Getting Started
Getting Started is about making everyday cooking easier. Build a pantry of sauces, seasonings, and staples that appear across many recipes. Once those are on hand, choose a recipe and make one grocery trip for the few additional ingredients and vegetables you need.
Every recipe follows a familiar rhythm:
Build the flavor base → add broth or sauce → layer in vegetables and other ingredients → serve with or without a starch.
Most meals use one main pot, with a second only when something such as rice, noodles, or another accompaniment needs to be prepared separately. The ingredients and flavors change; the basic approach stays familiar.
Your Pantry
- Olive oil
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned tomato paste
- Canned beans: chickpeas, black beans, and/or pinto beans
- Salt, pepper, and chili powder
- Vegetable broth
- Soy sauce
- Coconut milk
- Rice
- Pasta
- Noodles
Onion, garlic, and ginger can also be bought ahead and kept on hand.