While I'm a single girl living her best life in Italy, the majority of my meals are made at home. Here are the items in my pantry that I can not live without!
This is the Italian cure all! Whenever I am feeling under the weather, I dice up some veg, add stock and then add this pasta. Top with a little Parmesan cheese and you will feel better in no time!
Stelline
My vice when it comes to snacking. They don't sell these in Italy so friends and family help me stock up when they come thru town
Snap into a Slim Jim: Meat Sticks and Jerky | Slim Jim
I love this seasoning! I use it to make ranch for fries or pizza or I use for a traditional salad dressing or dip. Very versatile!
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
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Cannellini beans are a staple in my pastry - great for a quick salad or to add to soups. I always have a few cans around
Cannellini Beans and Greens Recipe
I am American so this is something I can no go without no matter where I am in the world! I add it to sauces, pizza, fries… pretty much anything and everything!
#1 Hot Sauce Asked For By Name | TABASCO® Brand Pepper Sauce
Another great staple that I always have on hand. It can be made into salads, sandwiches, added to pasta or eaten on it's own as a snack.
StarKist
My absolute must have in my freezer. Easy to pop into the over or air fryer. Great as a side dish, on it's own, or added to a salad (I'm from Pittsburgh :-) )
Ore-Ida - Products | Kraft Heinz | United States
My all time favorite go too drink! I love Italian lemon Soda and this really hits the spot!
Limonata Sanpellegrino: ingredienti e calorie
A good chai tea always warms me to the core! The spices give something extra to make me fill warm and cozy inside
Chai Tea
I don't know why but these crackers just hit! I've loved them since I was little and now I love them more as a rare treat living abroad
Chicken in a Biskit Products
A staple for every pantry! I always have a few cans around - great for pastas, sauces, dips, toppings for appetizers… I've even use these to make salsa!
San Marzano Tomato Sauce {Family Recipe}
I love malt vinegar! This is a staple that's always in by cupboard for fish, chips, or just to use in Salads and dressings
Malt Vinegar
I always have crostini's in my pantry. These are great to top with different things like cheese or brie, use for a bruschetta or even crumble on top of a salad for croutons!
Crostini Ricette - Gli sfiziosi Antipasti di Cucchiaio d'Argento