Foodie Road Show Cooking School
LESSON 1: Let's Start With The Basics
Like learning any subject matter, you must first start at the beginning. Learning the basics builds the fondation that will support the pillars of the subject matter.
Let's first start first with the ingredientsand staples you should have in your kitchen . Cooking is all about the ingredients. The freshest ingredients The right combination of ingredients can make the dish. There needs to be that right balance of flavors and texture that brings out the WOW factor.
Below is a list of all the ingredients you need to have in your home as "the basics."
The Basic Dry Spices
Coarse kosher or sea salt
Red pepper flakes
Chili powder
Black peppercorns
Coriander
Fennel seeds
Paprika
Oregano
Basil
Turmeric
Whole nutmeg
Bay leaves
Cayenne pepper
Thyme
Cinnamon
Garlic powder
Onion powder
The Basic Pantry
Pasta
Couscous
Rice (white and brown)
All-purpose flour
White and brown sugar
Powdered sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Corn or potatoe starch
Active dry yeast
Chicken and beef stock
In The Fridge
Milk
Unsalted butter
Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Fat free plain Greek yogurt
Bacon
Parsley
Celery
Carrots
Lemons
Limes
Oranges
Ginger root
The Condiments
Ketchup
Mayo (low fat)
Extra virgin olive oil
Vegetable oil
Vinegar (rice wine, red, white and cider)
Mustard (dijon and course ground)
Honey
The Veggies
Garlic
Onions (yellow and red)
Shallots
Potatoes (red bliss)
Tomatoes