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Aired June 11, 2015
by Lisa Lozano
Have you ever wondered what you should be keeping in your pantry so that you’re always prepared when dinnertime rolls around? Rach is breaking it down for you step-by-step.
Tip 1: A Pantry is as Individual as the Cook
Everyone’s pantry is going to be different based on the food preferences of their particular family. For example, Rachael eats a largely Mediterranean diet, so you’ll find lots of beans, pasta, capers, salted fish, grains and rice in her pantry.
Tip 2: Make a List
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Analyze your diet and cooking habits and determine what items you typically use every week and be sure to purchase those items on a regular basis.
Tip 3: Make Sure to Rotate Newest Items to the Top
When you bring your staples home, arrange them in your cupboard or fridge by when they were purchased. Move the older items to the front so that they will get used up before they expire.
Tip 4: Keep Surprising Items in the Freezer
Rach shares a surprising tip: keep certain items in the freezer that you might normally keep in the cupboard, like nuts, flour, breadcrumbs, ginger, and even leftover canned goods like chipotle peppers.
Tip 5: Wash Your Produce as Soon as You Bring it Home
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Before you put your produce away, be sure to wash it. If it’s already clean you’re going to be more likely to get excited to use it.
Tip 6: Keep ‘Building Blocks’ on Hand
Make sure to keep the basic building blocks of several meals on hand, so that you’re always ready to get cooking.
Tell us in the comments – what are the basics that you always have on hand in your kitchen? Watch below for the full breakdown from Rach:
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