There are products that must necessarily be in the house. It is they, and not the delicacies and sweets, are the basis for the preparation of a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner for the whole family. What are the products?
Editorial Kolobok.ua prepared to assist the housewives invaluable cheat sheet - a basic list of foods that should be in every home. So we write.
VEGETABLES
It is best to have in reserve, and fresh vegetables, and frozen.
The main set: potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, beets and garlic.
Secret: if you begin to deteriorate vegetables or you do not have time to eat them, clean the surplus, a good wash, chop (carrots grate; onion finely diced; beets - sticks; potatoes - pieces), air dry, lay on a disposable plastic bag and send it in the freezer. These frozen vegetables will become for you a lifesaver during the preparation of various dishes, from soups, borscht and ending with the mashed potatoes.
Grains & Pasta
Cereals and pasta can save any situation, even when it comes to the holiday meal. That is why they should be in the house forever! And as long as they are prepared, it is possible to make a quick sauce, for example, on the basis of cream (lazy béchamel) or tomato paste with the meat.
The main set: types of cereals and pasta are selected based on the eating habits of family members. We also recommend that you stock up on buckwheat, rice, barley and pasta of any shape. The main thing is that they are made from durum wheat - is not only good for digestion as a whole, but also does not contribute to weight gain.
Secret: cereals are best kept in the banks, which are sealed with a lid. Macaroni and spaghetti can be hidden in an empty bottle of milk or yogurt. Particularly impressive are the bottle look after their children razrisuy markers.
Meat and fish
necessarily have to be meat and fish in the refrigerator. Of course, if your family does not adhere to vegetarianism.
The main set: chicken, turkey, beef; fish - on request.
Secret: to accelerate the preparation of meat can be pre-cut to make pieces or chops, and then to pickle in kefir, yogurt or mayonnaise. So it can be stored in sudochki up to 3-4 days. And during the preparation becomes very tender.
Eggs and dairy products
These products from the category of perishable. But they are necessary and they can be used to cook a lot of dishes.
The main set: eggs (1 dozen), milk, cream, butter.
Secret: eggs and milk can also be frozen in molds for cupcakes or in boxes from under yoghurt. Then these products are used for the preparation of cakes, breads, casseroles, etc.
VEGETABLE OIL
As a basis in the house can be, of course, only sunflower oil. But if you're a foodie, then buy different kinds of oil, experiment.
The main set: sunflower oil and olive (refined for frying, first cold pressed for salads)
Secret: Olive oil is best stored in a dark place, that it is not rancid.
Spices, salt and sugar
Spices enhance the flavor of dishes, in some cases, may even be a substitute for salt. So be sure to keep the house supply of these products.
The main set: salt (iodized), sugar; bay leaves, black pepper; hops-suneli.
Secret: better than that in the house there were two kinds of salt: iodized and plain stone. Iodized salt is added to the ready-made meals, such as salads. A stone season with dishes that undergo heat treatment, making on its basis the conservation and salted lard.
IMPORTANT: iodine during thermal processing and evaporated to sense from a little salt. A fat and preservation of iodine can only spoil it.
