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Pantry Essentials from Cat Cora

Chef Cat Cora reveals the 10 things to keep in your kitchen.
What to Keep in Your Kitchen
When it comes to stocking your pantry, it's time to get back to basics. With these grocery staples on hand, chef Cat Cora says you'll never be at a loss for meal ideas!
Extra-virgin olive oil
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Lemons
Lemons
Try Cat's recipe for Lemon-Pecan Pancakes .
Garlic
Garlic
Try Cat's recipe for Garlic Mashed Potato Pancakes .
Brown rice
Brown Rice
Try Cat's recipe for Rizogalo (Creamy Breakfast Brown Rice Pudding) .
Canned beans
Canned Beans
Try Cat's recipe for Three-Bean Salad with Mint and Chicken Strips .
Tomato paste
Tomato Paste
Try Cat's recipe for Greek Cinnamon Stewed Chicken .
Eggs are a grocery staple.
Eggs
Try Cat's recipe for Egg Whites, Turkey Bacon and Low-Fat Cheddar Tortilla Wraps .
Frozen vegetables
Frozen Vegetables
Try Cat's recipe for Veggie-Stuffed Twice-Baked Potato Boats .
Spices can make a difference in every meal.
Spices
Try Cat's recipe for Curried Lentil Stew .
Broth
Broths (Chicken, Beef or Vegetable)
Try Cat's recipe for Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Soup .



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Published 03/11/2009
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