Having a well-stocked kitchen means you have a variety of ingredients available to make a variety of wholesome meals throughout the week. I’ve put together a list below of some of my favourite budget-friendly kitchen staples as guide. All you need to do is add your fresh goods such as fruits, juices, vegetables, salads and proteins (meats, fish, tofu etc).Store cupboard essentialsRapeseed oilTomato pureeStock cubes or powders (choose low salt if cooking for very young children)Herbs and spices (Italian mixed herbs, paprika, oregano, basil, cumin, chilli powder, curry powder, chilli flakes)Tinned chopped tomatoesCannellini beansBlack beansKidney beansChickpeasGreen lentils (hold their shape so great for use in bolognese, stews, pasta dishes.Red lentils (great for dahlias and soups and for thickening stews & curries)Pasta (spaghetti, pasta shapes, lasagne sheets, orzo for soups and stews)Dry noodlesRiceCous CousCoconut milkNut butter (peanut)PestoBaked beansDried apricotsDried raisinsTinned fruit (Peaches, pineapple, mandarins)Canned fish (tuna, salmon, mackerel, sardines)FreezerFrozen fish (salmon, white fish)Frozen veg (peas, sweetcorn, green beans)Frozen chopped gingerFrozen chopped onion & garlicFrozen fruit (berries, pineapple, mango)FridgeMilkButter (for sauces and baking)Natural yogurtEggsCheese (cheddar, mozarella, feta, halloumi)Ready rolled puff pastyDry goodsWrapsWholemeal pittasSourdough bread
Stocking up your kitchen – Breakfast by the sea – Brighton food & photography blog
