The Well-Stocked Kitchen

You wish you could get away with a six-pack of Heineken and last night's takeout, but alas, the kids keep you honest—and healthy. Here's what to have on hand to create nutritious meals.

disable dropcap
Dry Staples/Canned Goods

  • Olive oil
  • Red-wine vinegar
  • White-wine vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Chicken stock
  • Beef stock
  • Tomato products (paste, whole peeled, puree, sauce, marinara)
  • Beans (garbanzo, cannellini, black)
  • Peanut butter
  • Jams (strawberry, raspberry)
  • Pastas (all shapes and sizes)
  • Rice (brown and white)
  • Risotto
  • Bread crumbs or panko
  • Quinoa
  • Pine nuts
  • Wondra flour
  • Tuna
  • Sardines/anchovies

Spices

  • Kosher salt
  • Black peppercorns
  • Cayenne
  • Cumin
  • Red-pepper flakes
  • Oregano
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme leaves
  • Bay leaves

Vegetables

  • Onions
  • Scallions
  • Mushrooms
  • Carrots
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Potatoes
  • Peppers (red, yellow, green)
  • Broccoli
  • Green beans
  • Zucchini
  • Shallots
  • Fresh herbs (parsely, thyme, cilantro)

Frozen Foods

  • Peas
  • Spinach
  • Edamame
  • Corn
  • Pizza dough

Meat/Dairy

  • Chicken (cutlets)
  • Ground beef
  • Ground turkey
  • Bacon
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Yogurt
  • Sour cream
  • Ricotta
  • Parmesan
  • Cheddar
  • Swiss or Gruyére
  • Eggs

Cookie Magazine

subscribe to cookie

and get a FREE bag!

That's 12 issues for $12 plus $3 shipping and handling
*Plus applicable sales tax
Non-USA - Click Here
First Name
Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
 
Zip
E-mail

Cookie

Weekly

Birthday-Party Index

How to throw the best birthday bashes—even an elephant-themed soiree
chef picks

Chef Picks

Get tips and recipes from professional chefs who translate their fancy cuisine into homemade goodness
Subscribe to Cookie!
Give the gift of Cookie

pretty easy

Cookie Polls

How often do you and your partner have date nights?
Tell Us What You Think