Be prepared to whip up a gourmet-style meal with the help of these simple staples.
Be prepared to whip up a gourmet-style meal with the help of these simple staples.

"Extra-virgin olive oil is great in salad dressings and marinades, to cook with, and drizzled on top of anything from fish to steaks."

"Kosher salt is a good-quality salt with a coarse texture. Everything needs a bit of salt, even desserts."

"Freshly ground black pepper brightens any dish with a little kick. You can feel free to use it liberally."

"Chicken stock isn’t just for soups. Use it to sauté vegetables, boil potatoes, poach, and create a base for sauces and gravy."

"Garlic has endless uses. Mince some and put it in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces, or jazz up any stir-fry or
pasta dish."

"Fresh lemons can be squeezed over chicken or seafood. Lemon juice lifts and gives a gorgeous freshness to dishes."

"Shallots are a great addition to many savory dishes. You should always add it to salad dressing."

"Sriracha adds a lot of depth and a bit of brightness to whatever you’re making. Use Sriracha as a sauce, as a marinade, in salad dressing, or as a condiment on the side; or mix it in with your ketchup, and you’ve got a spicy ketchup."

"White wine vinegar is essential for salad dressings, dipping
sauces, and marinades. And you’ll need it to {poach eggs}."

"Dijon mustard can be used in dressings, marinades, sauces, spreads, and dips. It’s a low-calorie way to bring great flavor to many dishes."
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Learn How To Cook With 10 Healthy Ingredients