Think of this like a capsule wardrobe, but for cooking. Instead of overstuffed shelves and random ingredients, I keep a simple set of fridge and pantry essentials that make weeknight dinners easy, flexible, and stress-free. These are the everyday ite...
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Fridge Essentials
Pantry Essentials
Protein Ideas for the Week
My Guidebook and Worksheets
Fridge Essentials
Full of protein and SO good! I use it like a burrata cheese, but so much healthier. This is the only brand I buy (as someone who is PICKY about cheese and yogurt).
Good Culture Classic 4% Milkfat Simply Cottage Cheese - 16oz
The BEST yogurt in the market. And the jars are durable and re-usable. End of story.
La Fermiere Mango Passion Fruit on Bottom Whole Milk Yogurt - 5.6oz
Amazing yogurt and the jars are perfect to re-use.
La Fermiere Vanilla Bean Naturally French Yogurt - 4.9oz
My favorite for dips, dressings, smoothies! Or with some jam and granola. Thick creamy and neutral base. The possibilities are endless.
Siggi's Plain Icelandic Style Yogurt - 19g Protein 24oz
Multi-purpose, kid-favorite. We always have some in the fridge for tacos, grilled cheese, etc.
Cabot Creamery Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese - 8oz
I use parm in so, so many dishes! If you’re just using it for pasta, you are missing out.
Mitica Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Month Raw
So easy to spread!
365 Everyday Value, Whipped Cream Cheese, 8 oz
The perfect oatmeal. Go to for coffee, cereal, smoothies, and weekend brunch (pancake, waffles, French toast etc.)
Oatly Oatmilk Full Fat Chilled Non-Dairy Milk - 64 fl oz
The perfect buttered toast. Too good for cooking.
Kerrygold Grass-Fed Pure Irish Block Salted Butter - 8oz Foil
The perfect apple! We always have some in the fridge. They are red, sweet, and stay fresh all day even cut in slices.
Organic Cosmic Crisp Apples
SO good for you and taste amazing! Perfectly lightly pickled!
LOVE BEETS Organic Pickled Sliced Beets 6.5 OZ
Hands down the best pickles. No other even comes close.
Grillo's Pickles Classic Dill Pickle Chips - 16 fl oz
Great for shrimp or eggs. I keep one in the fridge for last minute dinners!
COLAMECO'S All-Natural Chorizo Chub 6oz
High quality and actually tastes good!
Roli Roti Organic Chicken Bone Broth, 24 Fz
Great plain or roasted and blended into a sauce or soup.
Sunset Flavor Bombs Cherry Tomatoes 12oz
A deep and rich vanilla flavor. I love adding vanilla to baked goods, and you can see the pean in this paste
Simply Organic Vanilla Bean Paste, 2 fl oz
Pantry Essentials
My number 1 favorite coffee
Counter Culture Fast Forward Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee - 12oz
LOVE this in a peanut butter banana smoothie
Orgain Organic Vegan Plant Based Protein Powder - Creamy Chocolate Fudge - 16.32oz
My favorite for salads, dipping bread, etc. This is a wonderful simple and delicious olive oil
ZOE Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 Ounce
Great everyday olive oil
California Olive Ranch Global Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 fl oz
Underrated pasta shape! Great hot or cold! “Football” pasta for the kids with butter Parmesan. Add any leftover plain orzo to a salad the next day for lunch.
Signature Orzo - 16oz - Good & Gather™
My go to white rice
Lundberg Organic Long Grain California White Jasmine Rice - 2lbs
Quick and easy to cook! Adds some variety
365 Organic Italian Farro, 8.8 oz
Cooks quick and tastes great! I add leftovers to salads for lunches!
365 Organic Angel Hair Pasta, 16 oz
Protein for my bagel-loving kiddo. Soft and tasty!
The Sola Company Everything Bagels, 12.4 Oz
Our favorite sliced bread. Soft (even the crust), toasts perfectly. We use it for lunches and grilled cheese.
Nature's Own Multigrain Bread, Thick Sliced, 22 oz
My kids will eat just about any food in a tortilla
Mission Taco Size Super Soft Flour Tortillas - 17.5oz/10ct
The best, and we’ve tried a lot of brands.
Amy's Organic Refried Vegetarian Black Beans 15.4oz
This one stands out among the rest. It’s not too chunky and not too watery, and has great flavor. I’ll skip salsa if a store doesn’t have this one
Mateo's Gourmet Mild Salsa 16oz
Great to add into any dish, but especially with ground turkey or beef for tacos!
365 Organic Unsalted Black Beans 13.4oz
No other jam even comes close in terms of flavor and consistency
Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves - 13oz
This is the one. I grew up eating true Italian American food. This is the best jar of sauce you can buy.
Michael's of Brooklyn Marinara Sauce, 32 oz
PROTEIN packed. Everyone in my house loves these so we buy them often and in large quantities
Adds a quick and easy brine-y flavor. Great in a tomato or mustard sauce
365 Organic Nonpareil Capers, 2 oz
Warm breakfast or cold overnight oats but with PROTEIN
Bob's Red Mill Organic Gluten Free Protein Oats
Great for lunch and dinner!
Siete Cassava Grain Free Flour Tortillas, 8ct
Love these little potatoes!
365 Organic Yellow Creamer Potato 24oz
Protein Ideas for the Week
Perfect for an easy and quick pressure cooker shredded beef. Use for a quick weekday dinners - sandwiches, tacos, bowls. Endless combinations.
Beef Chuck Roast Boneless Step 1
Great texture! Bell & Evans is my go-to brand for chicken
Bell & Evans Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Roast or grill an extra pound of chicken and you’ll have an easy weekday dinner! Great texture!
Bell & Evans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Great for chicken parm or other fried chicken sandwiches, salads, or bowls. Cook extra, eat during the week.
Bell & Evans Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless
My Guidebook and Worksheets
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