Top 20 Staples

1) EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

2) Butter

3) High Quality Vinegar

  • White Wine
  • Red Wine
  • Apple Cider
  • Balsamic
  • Balsamic cream
  • Rice wine

4) Canned Tomatoes (whole are the most flexible)

5) Beans

  • Lentils
  • Black
  • Cannellini
  • Chickpeas (Garbonzo)

6) Pasta (penne, linguini, faro)

7) Grains

  • Couscous
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Grits (Polenta to non-southerners)

8) Stock and Broth generally chicken or vegetable

9) Honey

10) Garlic

11) Onion

12) Shallots

13) Lemon

14) Nuts

  • Walnuts
  • Almonds

15) Raisins and Craisins

16) Soy sauce

17) Sugar

18) Flour

19) Wine – red and white

20) Baking powder and baking soda

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