Necessary Kitchen Tools to aid in food preparation:
- Food Processor – make sure you have at least 8 cups so you don’t have to split recipes
- A nice set of Knives – I have Wusthofs, don’t think I will ever need to buy a knife again
- Blender – A must have, for smoothies, condiments, etc
- Hand mixer
- Coffee Pot
- Coffee Grinder for coffee
- Coffee Grinder for spices
- Crock Pot, mine is 7 quarts and can fit anything
- Lime/Lemon juicer
- Measuring cups
- Box Grater
- Instant read thermometer
- Can opener
- Potato Masher
- Rolling pin
- Meat tenderizer
- Garlic Press
- Basting brushes
- Mandoline – makes veggie and fruit prep a breeze
- Mixing Bowls
- Storage canisters for flours, etc. (of course only coconut or almond flour)
- Butcher block or nice cutting board
- Muffin pans – mini and full size
- Ramekins
- Casserole dishes
- Pyrex baking dishes, all sizes
- Saute Pans – at least a 9 and 13 inch
- Cast Iron Pan
- Sauce pans – all sizes
- Stock pot for soups and chili
- Pressure Cooker
- Cookie sheets
- Strainer
- Vegetable steamer basket
- Rubber Spatulas
- Tongs
- Teapot
- Lots of leftover storage containers
- Loaf pan
Food always stocked in Quantity in my Pantry:
- Coconut Milk
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- 100% Raw Organic Honey
- Organic Beef Broth
- Organic Chicken Broth
- Hot Sauce
- Pumpkin Puree
- Curry Paste
- Tomato Paste
- No ingredient added canned tomatoes
- Lots and lots of almonds for flour, butter, or milk
- Walnuts
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pepitas
- Macadamia nuts
- Coconut Oil
- Almond Flour
- Coconut Flour
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- Enjoy life chocolate chips
- Dried fruit – apricots, blueberries, cranberries
- Cacoa Powder
- Organic tomato Sauce
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Coconut Aminos
- Pure Vanilla Extract
Spices:
- Sea Salt
- Pepper
- Ground Cinnamon
- Season All
- Oregano
- Ground Coriander Seed
- Paprika
- Ground Mustard
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Tumeric
- Bay Leafs
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Lemon Pepper
- Sage
- Dill
- Allspice
- Poultry Seasoning
- Chili Powder
- Thyme
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic
- Ground Ginger
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin Seed Powder
- Curry Seasoning
- Ground Nutmeg
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chive
- Fennel
- Marjoram
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Basil
Fruits:
- Assorted berries – blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries
- Tomatoes
- Apples
- Oranges
- Mangos
- Pineapples
- Bananas
- Plums
- Lemons
- Peaches
Vegetables:
- Onions
- Peppers
- Avocados
- Zucchini
- Cucumbers
- Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Lettuce
- Green Beans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Butternut Squash
- Mixed Greens
- Carrots
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Spinach
Meats:
- Whole roast chickens
- Chicken Breasts
- Ribeye Steaks
- NY Sirloins
- Chuck Roasts
- Eye of Round Roasts
- Ground Beef
- Ground Turkey
- Ground Bison
- Pork Loin
- Pork Shoulders
- Pork Butts
- Lamb
- Various Sausages
Seafood:
- Shrimp
- Scallops
- Mahi Mahi
- Swordfish
- Halibut
- SalmonTilapia
