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