I've been trying to use up everything in my cupboards before I move out and its got me thinking about the things I use most. So I've decided to make a list of frugal cupboard staples that I've begun to notice always come in handy when it comes to scraping together a dinner.
1. Tinned tomatoes. Perfect for stews, soups, curries, or plain ol' tomato sauce (just mix with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar and salt). Its so versatile! Normally I use any leftover veg to make a stew mixing one tin of toms and some veg stock. Yum.
2. Lentils. Both red and green. Red lentils can be chucked in anything to bulk it up, even spag bol. And they make a delicious and hearty stew when mixed with some middle eastern spices. Green lentils are even more versatile, from homemade veggie burgers to mixing into a salad.
3. Vegetable stock. Or any other stock, but i'm trying to avoid animal foodstuffs.
4. Spices. (ok. technically this is loads, but I couldn't pick just one.)
5. Balsamic vinegar (and olive oil). So, I got told the other day, balsamic is a bit retro now...apparently wine and cider vinegars are the new fashion. But I don't care, I love balsamic. Especially on any form of salad or vegetables, oh or anything goat's cheesey. My favourite thing to do is grate a raw beetroot and/or carrot and mix with freshly ground pepper and balsamic, leaving in the fridge for a bit before serving.
6. Tinned spaghetti. Ok. Guilty pleasure.
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