Pantry Staples

Here's a list of things that I always have on hand to cook with...(I'll probably update this a few more times)



*Olive oil

*grape seed oil

*balsamic vinegar (both white and the regular kind-both of which you can find at Trader Joes reasonably priced)

*garlic

*onions

*chicken stock (homemade and store bought)

*Parmesan cheese

*various grains (basmati rice, brown rice, wheat berries, risotto, etc.)

*various pastas (couscous, penne, bow tie, etc. Trader Joe's has a wonderful Couscous blend that has other grains added to it as well, it has a wonderful nutty flavor)

*canned tomatoes

*tomato paste (best to buy the kind in a tube, which you can find sometimes at Trader Joe's)

*potatoes (I usually have red potatoes and sweet potatoes on hand)

*frozen spinach

*capers

*eggs

*fresh herbs (typically basil and parsley)

*canned tuna fish (packed in olive oil)

*red and white wine to cook with (never cook with a wine you wouldn't want to drink)