Here’s our list of essential ingredients which are always useful to have in. They’ll make sure you can always rustle up a healthy meal from scratch at the drop of a hat. Perfect for those nights when you really can’t be bothered.
From the cupboard
- Tomato puree
- Canned tomatoes
- Chickpeas
- Canned beans
- Worcestershire sauce
- Mustard
- Vinegar
- Sugar
- Stock cubes
- Flour (plain and self-raising)
- Cooking oil (olive, vegetable or sunflower)
- Black pepper
- Dried herbs and spices
- Stewed or tinned fruit
- Nuts
- Noodles
- Couscous
- Rice
- Pasta
From the fridge
- Low fat mayonnaise
- Milk
- Butter or margarine
- Cheese
From the freezer
- Bread and breadcrumbs
- Pizza bases
- Mixed vegetables
- Pastry
- Minced meat
- Chicken portions