For example - From the staples below, you can make an unlimited quantity of salad dressings/glazes -
Red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon, sea-salt - Done
Balsamic, olive oil, dijon, seasalt - Done
Condiments
- Dijon - Dijon is used in dressings, and a whole bevy of sauces. Dijon is a trigger in recipes for me. If it calls for Dijon, it's gonna be good people.
- Real Maple Syrup - My husband exclaimed in shock and awe that there was no ingredient list :-)
- Raw Sugar - No explanation necessary
- Miso - Found in hippy fridge section - this is a great addition to asian inspired soups/recipes.
- Soy Sauce - I know there is a GF soy sauce, but can't recall brand name.
- Worcestershire - Instant steak marinade that I'll never be able to spell properly.
Grains
- Quinoa - Buy it in bulk and in a variety of colors - It's highlights are High protein, High fiber, Gluten Free & can be added to soups, salads, casseroles for an extra protein/fiber punch. Can be used @ breakfast, lunch or dinner - Boom - Start experimenting with it! I have to disguise/add it in for my family, they don't like it on its own.
- Old Fashioned Oats - These are just plain old perfect breakfast food. Your kids' tummies will be warm, full and satiated until lunch time. Good protein, great fiber - make it a buffet and put out different toppings for the kidlets to concoct their own oatmeal bowls. Some great add-ins: Walnuts, Pecans, Blueberries, Apples & Cinnamon, maple syrup, heck - brown sugar is great, these kids are eating oats, not pancakes!
Chia & Flax seeds - Great to add/hide in for awesome Omega 3's for super brain power.
Spices -
- Cumin -
- Sea Salt -
- Sesame seeds (I know it's not a spice, but I keep them in spice cupboard - These are huge in calcium and are great toppings!
Vinegars -
- Red Wine
- Rice
- Balsamic
Oils -
Olive (I'll always olive it ;p)
Coconut - Fry your egg, then moisturize your elbows - This stuff is magical inside & out!
Mediterranean Oil Blend - Olive, canola and some grapeseed oil all together!
Sesame Oil - The perfect flavor addition for any asian inspired meal
Canned Goods - Dried beans are the best, followed by organic (no bht in the cans), followed by traditional cans... It's an upgrade process.. just get beans in your diet to start with, feel proud and then move on at your liesure to the next level.
BEANS -
Garbanzo
Black
Kidney
Northern
Refried- Keep these on hand at all times, and you'll find yourself adding them in more frequently - See my Garbanzo Salads post.
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