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Every chef has a list of things in their pantry they just can’t live without. This is mine.
I’ve also included a few staples I always have on hand for when I don’t have time or inclination to cook because, let’s face it, sometimes I don’t want to do anything but lie around and watch reruns of Chuck’s Day Off while I surf for culinary inspiration for hours on the internet machine. Now you too can be lazy like me.
In the fridge
Earth Balance Buttery Sticks and Margarine – Original
Almond and Soy Milk, Belsoy Cream
Kicking Horse Chai Tea Syrup
Silken and Firm Tofu
Veganaise – Original and PC Dijon mustard
Black Strap Molasses and Maple Syrup
Whole Raw Walnuts, Cashews, Pecans, Almonds, Peanuts and Pinenuts, Almond Slivers
Fresh flat leaf parsley, thyme and basil
Shallots, Spanish and Yellow Onions
Soy Parmesan Cheese
White wine
San Pellegrino Limonata
In the freezer
Leftover soup
Ripe bananas
Walnut bread
Cool Whip (awesome in coffee)
Soy Delicious Ice Cream Bars
Homemade applesauce
Mom’s Strawberry Jam
Grey Goose Vodka
On the counter
Fresh garlic
Tomatoes
Lemons
Spartan apples
Bartlett pears
Oils and Vinegars
Cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive, Canola, Black Sesame, Grapeseed and White Truffle oils
Balsamic vinegar, 5 yrs
White Balsamic, Cider, Sherry, White wine, Red wine and plain White vinegars
Sauces and Stocks
Tahini, White Miso and Tomato pastes
Soy, Mirin, Tamari, PC Madras Curry and Nando’s Hot Peri Peri sauces
Better than Bouillon Vegetable and Mushroom Stock
Canned Goods
Thomas’ Organic whole and crushed tomatoes
Farmer’s Market Organic Market Canned Pumpkin and Sweet Potato puree
Eden Organic Navy, Garbonzo and Black beans
Pastas, Rice and Grains
Jasmine, Basmati, Brown and Arborio rice
Red and White quinoa, regular and Israeli couscous
Linguini, Ziti and Casarecce pasta
Red, Yellow and French Green Lentils
Yellow Cornmeal and Finely Ground Polenta
Spices
Maldon Finishing and Sea Salt
Black Peppercorns, Cayenne Pepper and Red Chili Flakes
Star Anise, Fennel, Mustard, Caraway, Cardamon Toasted Sesame, Black Sesame, Poppy Seeds
Ground Saffron, Turmeric, Cumin, Smoked and Regular Paprika
Dried Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Oregano, Bay and Herbs de Provence
Ground Cinnamon, Ginger, All Spice and Cloves
Whole Nutmeg and Clove Pods
Yellow, Red and Garam Masala Curry Powders
Baking Supplies
Organic white, brown, pastry and Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free flours
Organic granulated cane, turbino, demerrera and icing sugars
Rolled oats, crushed graham crackers and crushed Oreo cookies
Dried cranberries, cherries, figs and dates
Thompson, Golden and Sultana raisins, currents
Whole Vanilla beans and extract
PC Decadent Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and Coco Camino Coco Powder
Dried Instant Yeast, Baking Soda and Powder, Xanthum Gum
Vital Wheat Gluten, Arrowroot flour and cream of tartar
Earth Balance Shortening Sticks and Pam for Baking spray
Snacks
Dorset Cereal Super High Fibre Muesli
Bob’s Red Mill Instant Oatmeal
Larabars: Apple, Cherry and Cashew
Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Popcorn Kernels
Kettle Chips, Jalepeno and BBQ, Rolled Gold Pretzels
Cranberry Trail Mix
Other Stuff
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Sundried Tomatoes
Sunbutter, Cherry, Grape and Apricot Jams, Vegan Caramel Sauce
Glad Containers, Ziplock bags, Tinfoil and Parchment paper
