Strong Pantry

A pantry is like a quiver of arrows, at your back and at the ready. Having a shelf of even a few dependable staples is the single best thing you can do to ensure that you can always make a quick, varied, and delicious meal at home. This chapter is dedicated to what I keep in my pantry and reflects the majority of ingredients used in the recipes outside of the primary vegetables. This list, intentionally, can be sourced from a neighborhood corner store or small-town grocery. There are a few ingredients that I love using that aren’t available in all stores; I’ve noted substitutions by each one in the recipe.