Larder
These are the ingredients I return to most often in everyday cooking. Over time you'll naturally build your own version, but these are the things I nearly always like to have to hand.
Oils & essentials
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Tamari
- Apple cider vinegar
- Rice wine vinegar
- Stock — homemade or I love Freja
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Dairy & proteins
- Eggs
- Greek yoghurt
- Feta
- Parmesan
- Cottage cheese — full-fat or lighter versions both work well
- Kefir
- Salmon
- Prawns
- Chicken
Plant proteins & grains
- Chickpeas
- Butter beans
- Lentils
- Edamame beans
- Gram flour
- Chickpea rice
- Quinoa
- Oats
- Rye bread
Vegetables & herbs
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Lemons
- Limes
- Spinach
- Rocket
- Courgettes
- Sweet potatoes
- Onions
- Avocados
Fresh herbs — coriander, mint, basil and parsley are the ones I use most often.
Jars, pastes & flavour
- Tomato purée
- Rose harissa
- Miso paste
- Capers
- Anchovies
- Artichokes
- Egg-free mayonnaise
Spices
- Paprika
- Chilli flakes
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Fennel seeds
- Sumac