Shy of 20: What’s In My Pantry

 

1. Toyo (Soy Sauce) – a staple in Filipino dishes
2. Suka (Vinegar) – another staple in Filipino dishes
3. Patis (Fish Sauce) – an umami miracle maker
4. Hot Sauce – actually I have 3 different kinds! – simply because I’m hot…um I meant I like spicy foods
5. Cooking Oil – duh!
6. Olive Oil – for flavor and pasta
7. Balsamic Vinegar – mixed with olive oil and spices it’s a quick vinaigrette or dipping sauce for bread
8. Knorr Seasoning – a magic addition to any thing you cook
9. Worcestershire Sauce – the only sauce I need for steaks
10. Margarine
11. Salt – another duh
12. Pepper – I love pepper
13. Cumin – to give meats a smokey flavor and it can flavor any (non green leafy) vegetable Indian style (you can add some curry too).
14. Curry Powder – add to meat, vegetables, rice… it changes things up.
15. Italian Seasoning – add to pasta, cream of whatever soup, vinaigrette, herbed chicken, herbed steak, herbed rice…
16. Broiled Steak Seasoning – I like steak and this is an easy way to marinade it
17. Chili Flakes – again, I like spicy food.
18. Sugar – when I need a kick of sweetness in my dishes or drinks
19. Honey – perfect for when you want to glaze meat or vegetables.

 

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