My kitchen is filled with ingredients, tools, and cooking literature that I love and find most helpful. I add many of the ingredients listed below to freshly awaken meat, seafood, poultry, pasta, salads and rice. I hope you find the tasty list as helpful as I do. Being 20-something, I am on a budget! I do not buy all these ingredients all at once, these are just ingredients that I use often. Before I go to the food store, I think about my budget friendly menu for the week and buy the ingredients that I will need. If you would like any suggestions on how to incorporate some of the ingredients, or budget-friendly menus, please post a comment and I will be happy to share suggestions with you. I would also love to read about suggestions that you all have!
Ingredients I Love
(Few of the Many)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar , Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Franks Red Hot, Panko Bread Crumbs, Butter
Fresh Herbs: Parsley, Cilantro, Basil, Thyme, Chives, Rosemary
Fresh Produce: Tomatoes, Limes, Lemons, Arugala, Fennel, Peppers, Onions , Garlic Cloves, Cucumbers, Avocados, Mangoes, Corn, Watermelon, Spinach
Spices: Cumin, Paprika, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Turmeric, Curry Powder, Saffron Threads, Bay Leaves, Red Pepper Flakes, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Garlic Powder, Dry Oregano, Dry Cilantro
Cheeses: Grated Parmesan, Fresh Mozzarella, Feta, Goat Cheese, Blue Cheese, Manchego, Provolone
(Tip: Spices can be expensive! To start your spice collection, buy one each time you go food shopping. Spices last a long time!)
Useful Kitchen Tools
1. Hand Mixer
2. Whisks, Big Spoons, Tongs, Spatulas, Microplane Fine Grater, Larger Grater, etc.
6. Loaf, Cake & Muffin Non-Stick Pans
7. Sharp Knives (Needed)
8. Ceramic Oven Cookware -Soon I hope to have this Dutch Oven!
Cooking Literature I Love
Coming Soon..
