Okay, so I know that this is just my opinion, but there are several things that I think no kitchen should ever be without. I know, my kitchen couldn't survive without these things.
1. Chicken Broth-many recipes call for it, and you never know when you are going to need it. You can use it instead of milk in mashed potatoes, use it as a base for soup, or a base for many sauces.
2. Minced Garlic-okay, not the kind you keep in the kitchen cabinet, the kind that you keep refrigerated. This is real minced garlic. You can add this to burgers, to your spaghetti, or to any other recipe that calls for garlic. Throw away that other junk.
3. Onion-when I met Mark, he always had a bowl of chopped onions in the fridge. I never understood why, but now I do. These are something that you will find that I use in many recipes. A little goes a long way, and you can saute them, and add them to frozen veggies like green beans for a little extra zing.
4. Rice-now in my house we have switched out the white rice for a healthier brown rice version. But rice is an easy side dish to any meal. You can also add some veggies to it, or throw some quick stir fry together and serve with it. But definitely look at the brown rice version. Much better for you. And oh yea, you can cook it in that chicken broth that you have already for a little extra flavor.
5. Canned tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes-what can I say about these two things......spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes, soup, and so many other options.
6. Bisquick-Not only does the box have many recipes, but you can go online and find many other recipes at http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/product-recipes/bisquick-recipes/all-bisquick-recipes Just know that you can make a lot out of a little. And there is a heart healthy version that is lower in calories and not as bad for you. I have a couple of recipes on the blog that use bisquick already with many more to come. Bisquick has saved a many night at my house for sure.
7. Ground turkey-the health benefits of turkey versus beef is incredible, and the taste difference is minor. If you treat it like you would beef you will never know the difference. Mixed with any number of the other top 10 items, you can make a great meal.
8. Barilla whole wheat pasta-this is a pasta that you can feel guilt free about eating. It is made with whole wheat flower, and you can't tell a difference in the taste.
9. Worcheschire Sauce-needs NO introduction, we use it for everything
10. Mustard-no longer is mustard just for putting on a sandwich. You can add it to mac and cheese to jazz it up, add it to a few other things for an easy marinade for chicken or beef, or thin it out for a sauce.
I know this list seems a little random. But I challenge you to buy these 10 things, keep them in your kitchen, and see all the ways you use them. Even if you have nothing else, you can make a meal with these things. And oh yea, cut out some of the prepared foods that aren't so good for you. Enjoy cooking!! Think about what you are cooking, and think about what you are feeding your family!!!
Could not argue with your list. I think I have all of those things in my pantry as well.
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