Staples in my fridge

Every day I always wonder what I'll make for dinner, I research a few recipes for inspiration and decide on a fantastic meal to make for my family. The flexibility I have to be creative in my meals is because I already have the ingredients on hand. At Lundan's House I cook everyday...it's cheaper, brings my family together and I become more familiar with cooking! Don't get me wrong I'm not a professional but doing your fare share of research is fun! My mom is a great home taught chef. She helps out with meal planning, I'll post about this later. Let't get started on my fridge staples. These items aren't expensive and can be included in almost any type of meal ex: Mexican food, Thai even Italian. I'll categorize this for you to make it easier. I always purchase these items every time I order delivery (makes my life easier with a baby to order my groceries to my front door) from my local grocery store. I'll be starting with diary, meat, grain, veggies and then condiments.

1. DAIRY

Half and half - This is great for thickening your pasta sauce or adding to your scrambled eggs

A small jug of 2% milk

Cheese - Mozzarella, Parmesan and cheddar (Most of the time these items are on sale, shredded or whole slices. I use this in pasta, Mexican dishes or sandwiches. This can also be expensive so search around for the best price)

Eggs - Breakfast or a meat binder for meatballs

BUTTER - Always salted

2. PROTEIN

Bacon such a GREAT staple in your fridge - breakfast plates, wrapped around a pork tenderloin, or on a BLT SO GOOD!

Ground meat - Turkey (Healthier and you can flavor this how you want, reach out to me how to do this I can help), Ground beef/pork in my freezer for meat balls

Pork chops - Pork is new to my husband, he loves it!

Sandwich meat - Really for myself because I don't eat out for lunch...too expensive!

3. GRAIN

Tortillas - I use the raw ones that you have to skillet cook, way more fresh and pliable for different dishes

Bread - Put this is your fridge at ALL times, it lasts 3 x's longer!

Pizza dough - Not expensive super easy to follow directions and tastes delicious when homemade ;) Oh and very fancy haha

4. VEGGIES

Onions/shallots/purple onions

Bell peppers - Green is usually the least expensive but because I love color in my dishes I buy the pack with yellow, red and orange

Cucumber - Great with purple onions and tomatos dressed in balsamic vinegar, a fresh side salad

Brussel sprouts - You can purchase these fresh, great vegetable side with ANY meat

Tomatoes

Green onions

Cilantro - Get a clay pot, purchase this plant from your hardware store and grow it yourself! Gross like a weed!

Avocados - No need to purchase the more expensive large ones, the smaller ones taste the same I promise

Kale - SUPER FOOD (Very cheap, you could grow this yourself too!)

5. CONDIMENTS

Tabasco/Chalula

Balsamic Vinegar

Pesto

Burger condiments

Tomato Paste

These are just the basics in Lundan's House every day cooking. Comment below, feedback or even healthier options.

Tell me what you think! What are are staples in your fridge?