The Holidays are right around the corner. That means you may be baking or cooking a lot. You will need pantry and cooking essentials. Essentials that you can use daily and for special occasions. I am including a list of items that would make your holidays and everyday life easier. That way all you have to do is cook and enjoy your meals.
All of these products I use and love using it.
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- Flour
The are so many uses for flour. Baking bread, cakes, pasta, cereal, and so much more. You also need it for making roux and gravy.
- Sugar
Another baking essential. Great for cakes, cookies, candy, and frosting. You can even use a pinch for your sauces.
Did you know that light corn syrup is good for making frosting? It adds sugar but gives the frosting a nice shine to it.
- Baking Chocolate
I prefer semi-sweet milk chocolate but there are so many others you can try.
- Fruit
I love to each fruit as a snack but I also use it breakfast dishes.
- Vegetables
Can use as sides, in main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks. I love using it soups.
- Nuts
I love to eat them in snack. But I also love to use in main dishes, desserts, and sides.
- Raisins or Dried Fruit
Another great snack that can be used in sides and desserts.
- Seasoning/ Spices
- Extracts
Great for baking your favorite dishes or using them in your sweet breakfast items.
- Bread
Bread is great for sides, mains, desserts, snacks, and breakfast items.
- Pasta/ Rice
Can be used in main dishes, sides, but rice can be used as dessert. This is a great time to make rice pudding.
- Cereal
Eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Can be used in main dishes, sides, and desserts. Makes an excellent trail or snack mix.
- Broth and Soup
Used in my main courses and sides.
- Butter and Oil
Used in main dishes, snacks, salads, rice, pasta, breakfast, sides, and of course my favorite desserts.
- Milk
- Eggs
You use this every day, but you need it a lot during the holidays. I use them for a variety of desserts and side dishes.
- Cream
Rather it is cream cheese or heavy whipping cream, these are essentials.
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Danni Rose Red Velvet Cheesecake
I tried this recipe, and it always turns out great. I really enjoy the cheesecake part. I also use the cheesecake recipe to make other flavors of cakes.
- Vinger
Can be used in main dishes, salads, baking, or appetizers. You can also use them to clean your home.
- Cheese
Cheese is great for breakfast casseroles, toast, eggs, grits, ca. But also good for dips, sandwiches, crackers, and many other snacks. Don't forget it for your mac and cheese.
I enjoy her mac and cheese recipe. It was the best-looking and tasting recipe.
Viral Ole Skool Baked Mac & Cheese
- Sausage
Excellent for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Can be a main dish, sides, or appetizers.
My favorite thing to make around the holidays is sausage balls or use sausage in stuffing.
- Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
Can be used for main dishes, breakfast, appetizers, and desserts.
- Juices
To drink during the day or night but you can also use them in desserts or punches.
- Snacks
Just to get through the day or when you need to eat something quickly.
What are some ingredients that you keep in your home? Is there anything I missed? Let me know in the comments.