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    • Cooking Method
      • 5 Ingredients or Less
      • 30 Minutes or Less
      • Easy-to-Make
      • Instant Pot
      • Make Ahead, Keep on Hand
      • One Dish, Pan, Pot or Sheet Pan
      • Weekend Living
    • Dietary Guidelines
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Grain-Free
      • Paleo
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
    • Meal Type
      • Breakfast + Brunch
      • Dinner
      • Lunch
      • Soups, Stews, + Chilis Too
      • Vegetables, Sides + Salads
      • Smoothies + Beverages
      • Dessert
      • Snacks + Appetizers
  • COOKBOOKS
    • Good Food Cookbook
    • Real Food Every Day
  • Podcast
  • About
    • Meet Michelle
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Cooking Staples

Let’s talk about how to properly stock a kitchen, shall we? Having a kitchen that is well stocked with lots of healthy options is a crucial part of keeping a clean diet quick and easy. What you keep in (and out) of your kitchen will set you up for success. 

What follows are the items I try to keep on hand at all times along with a few “nice-to-haves”. This ensures that even in a pinch I will have the ingredients necessary to pull together a healthy meal. In some cases, I’ve recommended a favorite brand or two for you to try out.

Pantry

Cooking Oils

  • Avocado Oil (Chosen Foods)
  • Olive Oil
  • Extra_Light Tasting Olive Oil
  • Sesame Oil
  • Coconut Oil
  • Cooking Spray (Chosen Foods)

Vinegars

  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Rice Wine Vinegar
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Champagne Vinegar
  • Red Wine Vinegar

Sauces / Marinades

  • Curry Paste
  • Harissa
  • Pizza Sauce (Muir Glen)
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Enchilada Sauce (Siete Family)
  • All-Purpose Marinade (The New Primal)

Miscellaneous

  • Chicken Broth / Stock
  • Vegetable Broth / Stock
  • Quinoa
  • White Rice
  • Capers
  • Nut Butters
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Gluten-Free Oats
  • Ground Flax Seed
  • Chia Seeds

Canned Goods

  • Crushed Tomatoes
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Garbanzo Beans
  • Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Olives
  • Black Beans
  • Diced Green Chiles
  • Tuna

Spices

  • Sea Salt
  • Maldon Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Cayenne
  • Everything But Bagel (Trader Joe’s)
  • Chili Powder
  • Lemon Pepper
  • Nutmeg (whole & ground)
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Granules
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Dill
  • Chile Lime Seasoning (Trader Joe’s or Tajin)
  • Vanilla Powder
  • Taco Seasoning (Siete Family)
  • Black Pepper
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • Cumin
  • Ground Ginger
  • Oregano
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Turmeric
  • Curry Powder
  • Chipotle Powder
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Almond Extract
  • Vanilla Extract

Flours

  • Almond Flour
  • Tapioca Flour
  • Coconut Flour
  • Gluten-Free Flour (Cup4Cup or Bob’s Red Mill)
  • Arrowroot Flour

Sweeteners

  • Honey
  • Maple Syrup
  • Coconut Sugar
  • Agave

Convenience Foods

  • Gluten-Free Pancake Waffle Mix (Josie’s Best)
  • Gluten-Free Granola (Purely Elizabeth)
  • Grain-Free Pizza Dough Mix (Simple Mills)
  • Gluten-Free Crackers (Mary’s Gone Crackers)
  • Protein Bars (Rise Bars)
  • Meat Sticks (Chomps)
  • Gluten-Free Pasta (Banza)
  • Plantain Chips (Barnana)
  • Gluten-Free Ramen (Lotus Foods)
  • Gluten-Free Cake Mix (Simple Mills)

Refrigerator / Freezer

Dairy

  • Grass-Fed Butter
  • Full-Fat Plain Yogurt
  • Pecorina Romano

Frozen

  • Whole Chicken
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Salmon Filets
  • Pork Shoulder
  • Ground Beef
  • Ground Pork
  • Ready-to-Sausages (Aidelles)
  • Gluten-Free Bread (Canyon Bakehouse)
  • Frozen Fruit

Beverages

  • Almond Milk
  • Coconut Milk Beverage
  • Kombucha
  • Sparkling Flavored Water
  • Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer (NutPods)

Condiments

  • Dijon Mustard
  • 30-Second Mayo
  • Ketchup (The New Primal)
  • Coconut Aminos
  • Tamari Soy Sauce
  • Hot Sauce

Produce

  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Baby Carrots
  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Spinach
  • Apples
  • Berries
  • Whatever Veggies Your Family Will Eat 😉

Miscellaneous

  • Salsa
  • Sauerkraut

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