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Cooking TipsKitchen Larder - A Cook's Private private secret Weapon
by:
Ronald Yip
Doing any job is easier once
you have the right tools on hand. One of a cook's better tools -- and private secret weapons -- is having a well-stocked room
pantry.
Cooking is more simpler if you cognize that you've already got what you need on hand, and aren't going to have to run to the corner market every time you want to fix a meal.
Having a well-stocked larder is besides the private secret weapon especially once
unexpected guests drop by.
You'll be able to do every guest feel special and welcome because, whether it is appetizers for four or dinner for ten, you can handle it with style and panache. In fact, your reputation -- and your saneness -- wish be assured, because with these things in your pantry, you can put together beautiful and tasty food that is attractively
bestowed in just minutes, just and easily.
Here is a list of basic ingredients that should be in any well-stocked pantry. (One great way to stock your larder is to buy one or two things on the list each time you go shopping, rather than trying to get it all at once. If you watch the sales and take advantage of seasonal buys, you'll be able to save money as well!).
Remember to rotate everything in your larder on a regular basis, and adjust the items on this list to suit your family's likes and dislikes.
Herbs, Spices, Extracts and Sauces:
- Salt (Sea and Iodized)
- Pepper (Whole Peppercorns, Black, White and Red)
- Nutmeg (Ground and Fresh)
- Cinnamon (Ground and Sticks)
- Pumpkin Pie Spice (Ground)
- Allspice (Ground)
- Cardamom (Whole and Ground)
- Ginger (Whole and Ground)
- Curry (Ground)
- Garlic (Fresh and Ground for Emergencies)
- Mustard (Ground)
- Bay Leaves (Dried)
- Rosemary (Fresh and Bottled)
- Thyme (Fresh and Bottled)
- Sage (Fresh and Dried)
- Sweet Basil (Fresh and Dried)
- Parsley (Fresh and Dried for Emergencies)
- Cumin (Ground)
- Oregano (Dried)
- Onions (Flakes for Emergencies)
- Vanilla Extract
- Maple Extract
- Almond Extract
- Lemon Extract
- Orange Extract
- Soy Sauce
- Cookery Wine or Cookery Fortified wine
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Benne Oil
- Balsamy Vinegar
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Citrus Vinegar
- Dish
Sauce
- Barbecue Sauce
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Tabasco or Another Hot Sauce
- Chili Sauce
- Cut Sauce
- Packages of Dish
Dressing Mix
- Packages of Dried Onion Soup Mix (Or Another Flavors)
- Soup for Sauces (Cream of Chicken, Mushroom, Celery and Cheese)
For Baking:
- All Intention Flour
- Self-Rising Flour
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Battercake Mix
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Confectioner's Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar Cubes
- Syrup
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Yeast
- Cornflour
- Honey
- Cocoa Powder
- Sugarless or Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Butterscotch, Caramel and another flavored "chips"
- Balmy (Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds, Hazelnuts and Cashews)
- Candy
Cream
- Vegetable Shortening (Regular and Butter-Flavored)
- Helianthus Oil
- Maraschino Cherries
For Appetizers or Adding "Something Special" to Meals:
- Peanuts in the Shell
- Salt-cured Peanuts
- Mixed Balmy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- A Variety of Balmy
- Black and Green Olives
- Canned Mushrooms
- Palm Tree Hearts
- Bottled Asparagus
- Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Bottled Condiment
- A Variety of Chips and Dips
- Cheeses (Traditionally, 3 to 5 are served, from hard to soft, mild to strong. Find flavors that mix well together, and serve cheeses from some animals and some countries)
For Everyday Meals:
- Bullion Cubes and Powders (Chicken, Beef and Vegetable)
- White Rice
- Long Grain and Wild Rice
- Brown Rice
- A Variety of Pastas
- Barley
- Bread Crumbs
- Croutons
- Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Paste
- A Variety of Canned Tomatoes
- A Variety of Canned Beans (Black, Red, Excretory organ and Garbanzo)
- Dried Beans (Pinto, Chili and Kidney)
- Canned Tuna, Chicken, Crab and Clams
For Desserts:
- Canned Pineapple (Chunks and Slices)
- A Variety of Canned Fruits
- A Variety of Jams or Jellies
- A Variety of Cake Mixes, Brownies and Frostings
- A Variety of Prepackaged Puddings
- All the fixings for Ice Cream Sundaes or Banana Splits
- Applesauce
In the Refrigerator:
- Milk
- Eggs (Or Egg Substitutes)
- Cream (A staple for galore Mediterranean Dishes)
- Butter or Margarin
- Yellow Mustard
- Brown Mustard
- City Mustard
- Catsup
- Mayo or Dish
Dressing
- Cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss, Feta, Cheese
and Jack)
- Bungalow Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Green Onions
- Tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Dish
Fixings
In the Freezer:
- Whole Chicken
- Steaks
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Beef or Pork Roast
- Stew Meat
- Hamburger
- Pork Chops
- Pieces of yellow, red and green peppers (Chop up any leftovers each time you use them and throw them into a bag in the freezer. They wish add color and flavor to bland dishes)
- Frozen Bread Dough (Make your own or store bought)
- Frozen Rolls (Make your own or store bought)
- Frozen Pizza pie Dough (Make your own or store bought)
- Frozen Baguet
- Broccoli
- Spinach
With these ingredients in your kitchen, the only thing you'll have to worry just about once
it's time to cook is which formula you want to try!
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Just just about the author:
Ronald Yip is an computer network seller for six years, besides has a passion for cooking. Please visit RecipeseLovers - http://www.recipeslovers.comfor more information and articles on recipes, cookery tips and all just about food.
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