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.

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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

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