My Pantry Staples
It. has. been. a crazy week. Well for me, it's been a crazy few weeks. As most of you know by now from following me on Instagram, Frank and I went to Italy only to return a few days later. We immediately went into self-quarantine and have been at home ever since.While it's not entirely what we had in mind, it has given me time to work on recipe testing for the new La Fortezza cookbook. It's also inspired me to think creatively about meal planning.A few years ago, I posted my pantry staples, and I cannot think of a better time to repost that post than right now. Use this guide to order your groceries to be delivered. I even include a few recipe ideas at the bottom!Over the next few weeks, I'll be bringing you more Easter ideas along with a few faithful recipes to get us all through this difficult time. We're all in this together.
Annette's Pantry Must-haves
- Tomatoes, crushed and sundried- Organic Marinara Sauce- Pimientos- Olives- Beans, white, black and pinto- Artichokes- Capers- Dijon mustard- Salsa- Pasta- Soba noodles- Rice- Couscous- Polenta- Broth, veggie and chicken- Flavored oils, garlic, sesame and lemon- Balsamic vinegar- Soy Sauce- Salts, truffle and garlic- Dried spices, parsley, basil, curry powder- Honey, flavored with truffles- Jam, raspberry, fig, apricot, lemon curds- Nuts, walnuts and almonds- Crackers- Popcorn, microwavable- Tortilla chipa- Flour- Sugar- Baking powder- Corn starch- Vanilla- Spices such as cinnamon- Chocolate chips- Graham crackers
Fridge and Freezer:- Eggs- Parm cheese- Soft cheese- Fresh garlic- Onion- Lettuce- White wine- Veggies- Chicken- Ground beef, turkey or buffalo- Salmon- Tuna
Quick Appetizers- Olives- Popcorn with truffle flavored salt- Baked artichoke spread, artichoke, parm cheese, garlic salt, Dijon mustard, olive oil serve w/crackers- White and black bean salad, with pimento, stir in salsa- Salsa and chips- Parm cheese with honey and crackers or jam and crackers- Salmon with capers with dried parsley, and lemon oil and crackers- Artichoke and egg, frittata- Soft cheese with salsa ( pineapple or mango) and crackers
Quick Dinners*I serve all of these with a salad with balsamic, olive oil and salt and pepper*
- Pasta with lemon-flavored olive oil, and crushed nuts, with dried basil- Pasta, sun-dried tomato and chopped olives, and parm- 3 Bean soup with balsamic vinegar reduction.- Couscous with tomato and artichoke and pimento, almonds, with dried basil, with a pinch of cinnamon, served with baked basil, garlic salt and mustard rubbed chicken.- Chicken with rice, sliced almonds, dried basil and chicken stock.- Chicken and tortilla chips with salsa and rice, chicken broth- Curry Chicken and rice soup- Soba noodles and sesame sauce, frozen edamame- Baked Polenta, with marinara sauce, parm cheese- Chili, with turkey, beans, tomatoes, garlic, and chicken stock. serve with tortilla chips and salsa
xx Annette