The Basics (Part 2)

Here are some absolutes must-haves plus some recommendations for your store cupboard. You can add to this list anytime you like, but we think these are the basics which will always get you a meal using this site.

Basic store cupboard

Easy cook long grain rice

Easy cook basmati rice

Penne pasta

Spaghetti

Cornflour

Gravy granules

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Tins, tubes and bottles

Chopped tomatoes

Baked beans

Tomato puree

Tube of garlic puree

Vegetable oil

Olive oil

Soy sauce (if you must pick one go for the dark one)

Worcester sauce

White wine vinegar

One or two cans or jars of cook in sauces

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Fresh must-haves

Onions

Garlic bulb

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Herbs and spices

Dried mixed herbs

Dried basil

Spicy season-all

Paprika

Ground Black pepper

Salt

Stock cubes (chicken and beef)

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Frozen desirables

Peas

Mixed vegetables

Ice cream

Beef mince

Chicken pieces

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Equipment essentials

Set of wooden spoons

Set of sharp knives

Vegetable peeler

Covered ovenproof dish

Oven baking sheet

2 plates

2 cups / mugs

Tin opener

Corkscrew

Fish slice

Garlic press Large spoon with holes

Kitchen timer

Set of non-stick pans

Large non-stick frying pan with lid

Small non-stick wok

Measuring spoons

2 tea towels

Washing up brush

Washing up bowl (small)

Kitchen roll

Clingfilm

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