15 Pantry Staples
How to avoid last-minute grocery trips
How to avoid last-minute grocery trips
The goal of having a well-stocked pantry is that one day, you’ll be flipping through a cookbook, see something you want to make, and realize you already have everything you need for it. You may understandably need to run to the store for a few vegetables or fresh ingredients, but you’ll be all set with your dry goods and the trip will be short and sweet. Here’s everything I keep around from fun, specialty items that elevate dishes and enhance my aperitivo hour plates to regular essentials that I’m always restocking for cooking with the most ease:
Pistachio Dukkah
I am such a fan of pistachio dukkah: I add it to eggs, salads, yogurt, fruit with yogurt, charred chicken, seared ribeye… It’s so versatile and it adds a perfect crunch and bit of depth to every dish.
A good finishing oil
All you really need is one solid everyday olive oil, and one solid finishing oil for garnishing, and Seven Sisters always carries a few of my favorite brands. If you do feel like diversifying, grabbing one with some spice and one with a more herb-forward profile is a reliable way to add some depth to your dishes—Brightland offers minis so you can discover your favorite flavors.
Anchovies, olives, salami, Canned tuna…
Love the concept of these pantry kits from Providore— if anything, they’re a great way to get some inspo on items to stock your shelves with. So many good sauces, vinegars, and snacks. Botanica also offers another excellent pantry box!
Backup jar of capers, pickles, olives…
Whatever briney little snack you find yourself running out of the most often—do yourself a favor and grab two. For me, it’s capers and cornichons: if I’m being honest with myself, I know I’ll inevitably get through a jar much faster than I think I will and it’s best I grab an extra. In my apartment, space is precious and I have such little storage that I don’t do this with many things, only my favorites!
Regular + Specialty Vinegar
I am a vinegar fanatic and usually have ACV, distilled white vinegar, rice vinegar, sherry and red wine vinegar, as well as something special. I love Tart’s vinegars, and you can order them directly from their website. They’re made in small quantities by one person and it shows! I love adding these to everything from salad dressings to roast chickens to marinated beans to pickled veggies. For a more affordable option, try Acid League.
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