Life is busy, but dinner doesn’t have to be an afterthought.
Don’t have a large pantry to stock?
This way, you could stock a smaller kitchen pantry cabinet without overwhelming your limited space.
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They’re necessary for quick marinades, salad dressings, pan sauces and more.
(Bottled salad dressing, we mean you.)
A collection of oilsis particularly important for home cooks.
Eva Kolenko
(Olive oil has a low smoke point and can burn in a hot pan or grill.)
Meanwhile, canola oil is a high-quality oil that can tolerate high temps.
Flavorful nut and seed oils add unique flavor to salad dressings and stir-fries.
Ryan Liebe
This seasonings list also includes foods that make up the foundation of many recipesthe aromatics.
These foods are the first things you throw in the pot to start simmeringonions and garlic, for example.
or turn into adressingfor falafel or shawarma.
Jamie Vespa
Eggs are staples for many dishes, but they can star in fastomeletsandfrittatastoo.
A stash of frozen vegetables promises you’ll have a healthy, crisp side in the bleak mid-winter months.
Even quick-thawing meats are good to have on hand for fast pizzas or stir-fries.
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Start with the basics and expand your pantry as you expand your cooking skill set.
Over time, you’ll find it easier to make meals from scratch using what you have on hand.
Jennifer Causey
Ali Redmond
