Have you ever opened your kitchen cabinets and there's nothing to eat? Having just a few essential ingredients in the house will enable you to whip up a full-course meal with almost no effort at all. Geoffrey Zakarian, chef and owner of town restaurant in New York City, lists 25 simple ingredients that you may already have in your cupboard that you can use to whip up a meal in no time at all. Here's the list and the recipes.
25 Essential Ingredients
Rice (Arborio & Long Grain)
Dijon Mustard
Tuna Canned in Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
White Anchovies Packed in Oil
Hazelnut Oil
Peeled Whole Tomatoes, Canned
Olive Paste
Capers in Salt
Balsamic Vinegar
Tomato Paste
Red Wine Vinegar
Coleman’s Dry Mustard
Sherry Wine Vinegar
Hellman’s Mayonaisse
Kosher Salt
Aged Parmesan Cheese
Herb De Province
Pure Vanilla Extract
Sesame Oil
Worcester Sauce
Tabasco Sauce
Canned Low Sodium Chicken & Vegetable Stock
Pasta (Assorted Dry Variety)
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
