Essentials for any Kitchen

Staple Items to keep in your pantry for everyone.

My son is moving out in the fall. He is starting a full time job and rented his own apartment. My children have been spoiled with home cooked meals most of their lives. They know and appreciate good quality food.

He asked me to put together a list of items that he should keep in his pantry, so that he could throw together a healthy dinner at any time.

Brown Rice

Quinoa

Whole Grain Pastas

Chicken or Vegetable Stock

Olive Oil

Tamari

Balsamic Vinegar, only buy aged balsamic at least 12 years old

Apple Cider Vinegar

Toasted Sesame Oil

Honey or Agave Nectar

Nuts, such as Raw Cashews, Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts and sunflower seeds

Sunflower Seed Butter

Almond Butter

Almond Milk, it comes in a carton and does not need refrigeration. I like the vanilla flavored, unsweetened version by Almond Breeze

Dried fruit such as cranberries and apricots

Canned Mackeral, it is very high in Omega 3

Canned Tuna for emergencies, but don’t eat often, because it is high in mercury.

Salt and Pepper

Garlic Powder

Cayenne Pepper

Cumin

Tumeric

Of course, a 24 pack of beer for when his friends come over, and a few bottles of wine for the girlfriends.

A new set of reusable containers for when he comes home for dinner to take the leftovers home with.