Running list of what to keep on hand at all times...

If you are always on the go and can't grocery shop daily for new ingredients (let's face it.. who can?) here are my suggestions of what to keep in the kitchen to help with your last minute meals.

Fridge:

• Basics (Milk, Eggs, Onion, Tomatos, Mushrooms)
• Prepackaged herbs (found in produce section of most grocery stores) **Can also be frozen
• Ginger (Great with stirfry's and last minute soups)
• Basil
• Garlic
• Condiments (deli mustard, steak sauce, etc..)
• Bases (great way to pack flavor into simple dishes when mixed with water)
• Chicken
• Beef
• Vegegtable, etc..
• Fat Free Greek Yogurt

Freezer:

• Frozen Chicken Breast
• Frozen Fish/Shellfish (I like salmon)
• Frozen Ground Turkey
• Frozen herbs (I find these at Trader Joes)

Cupboard:

• Spices (granulated garlic, onion flakes, oregano, chili powder, chili flakes (great to add easy heat to meal))
• EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Canned crushed tomatoes
• Brown rice
• Whole Wheat pasta
• Chicken Broth

There are obviously many more items that can be stocked but here is a starter list that will be added on to over time... Happy Stocking!