The Essential Kitchen: Refrigerator

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.