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What to know what I keep on hand at all times? Here’s what I always have on hand, no matter what:
- Garlic Olive Oil
- Pure Sesame Oil by Dynasty
- Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar by Marukan
- Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs by Progresso
- Plain Bread Crumbs by Progresso
- Cornstarch
- Extra Dry Vermouth
- Sherry
- Red Wine
- Chardonnay
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Vegetable Oil
- Saimen Noodles
- Bean Thread or Vermicelli Noodles
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Penne Pasta
- Jar of Marinara Sauce
- Contadina Tomato Sauce
- Contadina Tomato Paste
- Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Diced Tomatoes (different varieties depending on price)
- Chicken Broth
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This is what I keep in the refrigerator that I always use and need:
- Lite Soy Sauce by Kikoman
- Lo Mein Sauce by Panda*
- Tonkatsu Sauce
- Cilantro Paste
- Dill Paste
- Better than Bouillon Beef Base
- Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
- Homemade Zuchini Relish
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Brown Mustard
- Minced Garlic
- Onions
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
* I cannot seem to find the Lo Mein Sauce that I use at any online retailer. You can substitute with an Oyster sauce, but I find the Lo mein sauce to be more flavorful. I’d suggest a little bit of the chicken bouillon base and a dash of sugar added to the regular oyster sauce to match the flavor of the Lo Mein sauce.
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Some gadgets just stay in the cabinet or drawers without being touched. But, there are some gadgets and tools I use all the time. These are the gadgets that I am glad I have:
- Emersion Blender
- Grill Pan
- Meat masher
- Silicon Spatula
- Thongs
- Cherry Pitter
- Jar opener
- Flat Whisk
- Kitchen Aid 5-Quart Mixer*
* I tried the 6 quart Pro mixer and hated it. It was loud, clunky and just was not as good as the 5-quart one. So I sold it and went back to the smaller size.
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These are the spices I can’t live without:
- Thyme
- Garlic Salt
- Nutmeg
- Cilantro
- Marjoram Leaves
- Oregano Leaves
- Italian Seasoning
- Rosemary
- Cinnamon
- Dry Mustard
- Herbes de Provance
- Basil
- Dill
- Paprika
- Nutmeg
- White Pepper
- Spice Islands’ Garlic & Herb Bread Dipping Grinder
That’s not all I have in my spice cabinets (yes, cabinets). But, those are the ones that I would die without.
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