Let's Talk About
"Staple" Foods
What are "Staple" Foods? I am glad you asked! Staple foods are those basic foods that can be combine a million different ways!
Growing up I loved to watch What Not to Wear on TLC. The take away message from that show is you don't need a closet full of clothes to look great. All you need are a few staple pieces such as a black dress, blazer, white button down, and you get the picture. Each piece by its self doesn't look impressive but when you mix the pieces together you get a great outfit. The same goes for food! All you need are the basics and you always have a great meal.
Let's Dive on In!
1. Meat
Whether it is canned chicken or fresh from the butcher, meat is something you should always have in the house. I always have canned chicken on hand, but I also like to keep Boar's Head deli meat. I usually go to Publix and get whatever meat is on special. (This way I try a lot of different flavors.) The third meat I try to keep on hand is hormone free chicken breasts. (Since these can be frozen, I usually buy several at a time.) Between the three I always have protein for my dishes.
Here are some meats I also suggest: Lean ground hamburger meat, frozen fish or shrimp, tuna, sausage, and bacon.
2. Cheese
Cheese is an amazing thing to keep on hand. You can eat it by itself or add it to a dish. There are actually many wonderful dishes that just involve meat and cheese. I keep deli slice cheese of some sort at all times. Once again, I recommend Boar's Head. Obviously the type of cheese is up to the tastes of you and your family.
3. Eggs
The incredible edible egg is oh so true! An egg is diverse in its cooking methods and is full of wonderful protein Whether you keep boiled eggs or fresh eggs, they are defiantly worth keeping in your refrigerator.
4. Veggies
Last but not least we have have veggies! Veggies are the one thing that will tie all your ingredients together and give a unique blend of flavors! The same dish made with different veggies will taste brand new. I like to have bell peppers, onions and broccoli, but the options are far more vast than that. Keeping veggies on hand will keep your food from being bland. (hahaha I crack myself up)
Here are some meats I also suggest: Lean ground hamburger meat, frozen fish or shrimp, tuna, sausage, and bacon.
2. Cheese
Cheese is an amazing thing to keep on hand. You can eat it by itself or add it to a dish. There are actually many wonderful dishes that just involve meat and cheese. I keep deli slice cheese of some sort at all times. Once again, I recommend Boar's Head. Obviously the type of cheese is up to the tastes of you and your family.
3. Eggs
The incredible edible egg is oh so true! An egg is diverse in its cooking methods and is full of wonderful protein Whether you keep boiled eggs or fresh eggs, they are defiantly worth keeping in your refrigerator.
4. Veggies
Last but not least we have have veggies! Veggies are the one thing that will tie all your ingredients together and give a unique blend of flavors! The same dish made with different veggies will taste brand new. I like to have bell peppers, onions and broccoli, but the options are far more vast than that. Keeping veggies on hand will keep your food from being bland. (hahaha I crack myself up)
The dishes you can make with just these four "Staple" Foods are endless! Have fun switching up veggies or cheeses and see how they make an old dish take brand new!
With these foods on hand, there will always be a great meal hiding in your house!
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