Geoffrey Zakarian’s 25 Essential Ingredients

Having just a few essential ingredients on hand will enable you to whip up a full-course meal with almost no effort at all.

• Rice (Arborio & Long Grain)
• Dijon Mustard
• Tuna Canned in Olive Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• White Anchovies Packed in Oil
• Hazelnut Oil
• Peeled Whole Tomatoes, Canned
• Olive Paste
• Capers in Salt
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Tomato Paste
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Coleman’s Dry Mustard
• Sherry Wine Vinegar
• Hellman’s Mayonnaise
• Kosher Salt
• Aged Parmesan Cheese
• Herbes de Provence
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Sesame Oil
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Tabasco Sauce®
• Canned Low Sodium Chicken & Vegetable Stocks
• Pasta (Assorted Dry Varieties)
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce

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