Kitchen Essentials
Here’s a list of basic items to have on hand, to make food prep easier:
In Your Cupboard
Spices
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- Cumin
- Cayenne
- Dried oregano
- Oils and Vinegars
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
Baking Supplies
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Arrowroot powder
- Unsweetened chocolate
In Your Refrigerator
Fats
- Almond butter
- Grass-fed butter or ghee
Carbohydrates
- Fruits
- Vegetables – mostly greens, but do try to get a wide range of colors
- Sweet potatoes
- Yams
- Squash
Protein
- Grass-fed meats such as beef, bison
- Pastured pork, chicken,
- Wild game
- Eggs – organic, cage free. If you can find free-range fresh farm eggs, even better.
Kitchen Tools/Equipment
- Crockpot/Slow cooker
- Food processor
- Cast iron skillet
- Stainless steel fry pan
- Glass 9×13 baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Good chef’s knife
- Paring knife
- Collander/Strainer
- Chopping board
- Vegetable peeler
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups