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Fridge & Pantry Reveal: The Essentials I Swear By
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items If you're curious about what a food lover actually keeps on hand, you're in the right place. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I'm always chasing flavor so everything in my fridge and pantry has a purpose, whether it's for quick weeknight dinners, snack c...
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Pantry Foundations
Sweet & Flavoured Pantry Staples
Fresh & Fridge Cooking Staples
Comfort & Treats ( The “Junk-ish” Corner)
World Flavor Staples
Pantry Foundations
My safety net when fresh runs low
Oats: Creamy, chewy in cookies. A bowl of warm oats in the morning feels grounding and overnight oats with fruit can feel refreshing and light.
Rice: As we all know, it's the backbone of so many meals. Whether it's simple steamed rice, fried up wit...
Healthy Whole-Grain Foods (Oats, Rice, Quinoa, Couscous, Pasta)
My favourites from Olive oils to Avacado oil, Ghee and Coconut oil. These oils and fats are the flavor carriers. Each with its own way of lifting ingredients and making food taste fuller!
Cooking Oils & Fats ( Olive oil, Avocado oil, Ghee, Coconut oil)
I love baking and making quick pancakes for breakfast so these are essentials.
Simple, unassuming ingredients that turn into cakes, cookies, pancakes and just comfort with just the right measurement, a little mixing and heat.
Baking Basics Recipes for Home (Flour, sugar or coconut sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, vanilla essence)
Lentils: They cook quickly, soak up spices beautifully. I love them in soups and stews or tossed into salads where they add a bit of bite.
Black Beans: They're perfect in burritos, chili or just simmered with garlic and spices. I like how they hold...
Healthiest Beans and Legumes You Can Eat (Lentils, Black beans, Chickpeas(Canned or Dried)
Sweet & Flavoured Pantry Staples
For when the mood is sugary but I want variety beyond plain sugar
I have tried alot of honeys but Nature Nate's is one I keep coming back to. It's raw unfiltered, so it actually tasted like honey should, rich, slightly floral with this smooth sweetness that doesn't feel fake or overly processed. Most times I drizzl...
Nature Nate's | 100% Pure Raw & Unfiltered Honey
I didn't care much about coconut flakes until I started keeping a bag in my pantry now I use them almost everytime. They've got this light, toasty sweetness and a gentle crunch that makes almost anything taste better. I sprinkle them over oatmeal or ...
Sweetened Coconut Flakes :: Always Delightful - Lagos
I wasn't sure what to expect the first time I tried halva. I loved it soooo much!!
Its nutty, sweet and had this melt in your mouth texture that's oddly comforting. It feels rich and earthy rather than just sugary. I found myself cutting off little ...
Chocolate Halva Delight Recipe
Soft, sweet, chewy and taste almost like caramel straight from nature. I love having them alone but they're also great stuffed with peanut butter or almonds when I want something filling. Sometimes I chop them into oatmeal or smoothies and it instant...
Dates (Dry fruit)
It has this chewy, concentrated sweetness. Baked into bread or cookies, or even sprinkled over salad with nuts and cheese, is just everything!
On their own they're the quick snack i forget about until i realize I have eaten half the box 😂
Raisins (dry fruit)
It's sooooooooo good and addicting. Really satisfying when I want something snack y but not junky. Sometimes they're just enough on their own but I also love mixing them with nuts. They're not soft like fresh bananas, but that crispness is what makes...
Great Value Sweetened Banana Chips, 12 oz (Dry fruit)
I eat them alone but I prefer chopping it into my yogurt bowls and it instantly tasted better. The flavor is bright, almost juicy even thou it's dried and it's sweet enough to feel like candy!
Dried Pineapple
Biscotti: Been my favourite cookie , I dip in coffee or tea and the nuts or dried fruits inside make each bite amazing. I like they're not too sweet, so I have them in the morning or as an after dinner snack.
Shortbread: I usually save it for moment...
Cookies & Biscuits (Digestives, Shortbread, Biscotti)
Fresh & Fridge Cooking Staples
The heart of my everyday cooking
Carrots: Crunchy and sweet raw. I eat randomly
Bell peppers: Juicy and almost fruity raw, smoky- sweet roasted
Cucumbers: Crisp, refreshing and cooling. The snack you crave on a hot day
Tomatoes: Juicy and bright raw, deep and sweet when cooked (the ...
Vegetables (Carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, Spinach, tomatoes)
Cilantro: Its bright and instantly makes my food taste fresher. I like sprinkling it on top of dishes right before eating, it feels like a squeeze of lime in leafy form.
Parsley: Clean, slightly peppery and has a way of tying dishes together without...
Fresh herbs (Cilantro, parsley, basil, mint)
Eggs: The ultimate “why not” food. You can make them in minutes and they always feel satisfying. Scrambled, boiled, fried they fit any mood.
Greek yogurt: My favourite is Mich&Kay. I eat with fruit and honey for breakfast but honestly most tim...
Protein - The Nutrition Source
Berries: Sweet and juicy all at once. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries each has its own character but they all feel fresh and luxurious. Tossed on yogurt, baked into muffins, they brighten everything
Apples: Forever my fave fruit...
Fruits: Berries, Apples, Bananas, Watermelon, Citrus (lemons/limes always earn their keep)
Rich and creamy, with a gentle sweetness. I use in soup and it gives a silky body that feels comforting and enhances the taste and I use in smoothies too , makes it taste so much better. Love how it carries flavor without overpowering!
Coconut milk: Benefits, nutrition, uses, and risks
Comfort & Treats ( The “Junk-ish” Corner)
Because balance means not pretending cravings don't exist
Salty in a satisfying way and have that extra crunch you don't get from regular ones. The kind of snack you savor a bit instead of just munching mindlessly (though honestly, it's still easy to eat half the bag without noticing)😂
Kettle-cooked chips or pita chips
It's the kind of snack that feels both fun and comforting and you never outgrow it . Great for my movie nights alone🤏
Popcorn Nutrition Facts: A Healthy, Low-Calorie Snack?
Satisfies that craving for when I don't feel like cooking but want something warm and slurpy. Noodles will always have an important place in my heart because they're so fast and easy to prepare. I love love dressing them up, cracking in an egg, addin...
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Ice-cream is always going to be my favourite junk. It makes an ordinary day feel like a treat. It's my ultimate mood lifter. Cold, creamy and sweet!
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World Flavor Staples
Spicy - A spoonful changes everything!!
The first time my aunt brought back Harissa, we were all so against her using it to prepare anything for us. Then we eventually agreed to give it a try😂.
She mixed it into roasted vegetables and the flavor just clung to everything, almost like the v...
A Recipe for Homemade Harissa, A Spicy North African Chili Paste | TASTE
Finally tried Gochujang. Sweet + spicy. Great in sauces, stews. Gives that deep flavour hit.
I first used it in a stir-fry and it instantly gave the dish a deep, almost smoky flavor that regular chili sauce doesn't then I mixed a little with mayo for...
A Guide to Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)