ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS
A well stocked kitchen is the first step to creating great food. We recommend that you stock your larder with the following.
Butter (or Margarine depending on diet)- Butter (or Margarine depending on diet)
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cream
- Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Goat cheese
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Eggs (farm raised; local if possible)
- Gruyere cheese
- Bacon or Pancetta
- Lemons
- Limes
- Celery
- Carrots
- Jalapeño
- Melon or Pineapple
- Berries
- (fresh grown at home or purchased in small quantities frequently as needed)
Basil- Rosemary
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Dill
- Oregano
- Chives
- Italian Parsley
- Cilantro
- Sage
- Mint
- Tarragon
Breads- Tortillas
- Stocks (beef, chicken, fish, vegetable)
Potatoes- Onions (red&white)
- Shallots
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Pinolas
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Raisins
Basil leaves- Bay leaves
- Cardamom
- Celery Salt
- Celery Seed
- Cinnamon (stick &ground)
- Cloves (whole)
- Coriander seed
- Cumin seed
- Curry powder
- Fennel seed
- Ground Ginger
- Honey or Agave Nectar
- Juniper
- Chili powder
Marjoram Leaves- Mustard seeds
- Ground Mustard
- Whole nutmeg
- Oregano leaves
- Black peppercorns
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
- Saffron
- Sea salts
- Star anise
- Sugar
- Thyme leaves
- Vanilla beans
- Vanilla Extract (pure)
Extra virgin olive oil- Canola oil
- Safflower oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Champagne vinegar
- Apple vinegar
Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay- Cabernet or Burgundy
- Marsalis
- Dry sherry
- Muscat
- Brandy
- Rum
- Brandy (or Cognac)
- Amaretto
