Having the below ingredients on hand ensures that you can put together a variety of recipes from different global cuisines. Don’t forget the fresh items — namely the fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs!
Dairy
- Butter (European, Kerry Gold)
- Cheeses
- Eggs (from grass fed hens)
- Milk (not skim), cream, yogurt, kefir and buttermilk from grass fed animals if possible
Produce
- Fresh fruits (berries, grapes and other fruits when over ripe)
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, red and green peppers, broccoli, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, etc.)
- Leafy vegetables (red and green leaf lettuce, romaine and spinach)
Meat (& substitutes)
- Sliced deli meats (turkey, chicken, ham)
- Tofu
Other
- 100% fruit juices
- Mustards
- Natural nut butters
- Pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, etc.