There are some ingredients that I feel are a must have in every home and that I buy whenever I run out and not just for a specific meal. Here is a short list of my must haves:
1. Lemons - I can thank my mother for this one. She has an obsession with this citrus and it has passed on to me. I think I've been sucking on lemons since I could pick one up.
2. Kosher Salt - I really just started using Kosher Salt in the last several years. Far superior to iodized salt.
3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil - much healthier (or so I'm told) than butter. I especially like to coat EVOO on chicken before baking.
4. Balsamic Vinegar - So delicious, especially when sauteed with my beloved mushrooms and onions.
5. Worchestire Sauce - Anything that needs a little extra meaty flavor (think fried potatoes) I add a bit of this stuff.
6. Onions - I prefer red onions and I use them as ofted as possible. Shallots when I'm feeling fancier.
7. Cous Cous & Rice - Personally I prefer these grains to pasta. I love Italian style cooking and I eat it (especially since it is budget friendly), but I feel better about eating half a cup of cous cous with lemon juice than spaghetti with meat sauce.
8. Sour Cream - great to have on hand for making dips and if there is a potato or mexican involved, I need a dollop.
9. Wine - white wine or red wine. Either add a ton of flavor and are great for adding to marinades. I just seem to always be running out of this stuff though....
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