favorites

Just for fun, here is a list of my favorite ingredients. Things I am likely to keep on hand to make a favorite recipe, and things I just can't imagine not having in my pantry. So, with out further ado, here is my list of things that bring me happiness in the culinary realm.

Hazelnuts, whole unroasted. they go rancid quickly once roasted, so I roast as needed.

vermouth- makes any sauce better

sea salt

pepper in a grinder

butter, never margarine. Going to try making ghee this week.

Homemade kefir

polenta

tomato paste

coffee-brings me happiness in general, not just culinary!

brown rice syrup-makes the best granola bars

maple syrup

fresh lemons

fresh herbs-I usually keep thyme and basil, and have a rosemary bush in the yard.

smoked paprika

butternut squash-squash fries, curried squash soup, etc.

This is making me hungry! Time to go find a snack!