STAY READY SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET READY

"Be prepared! I never want to be caught off guard-whether it’s on stage or in my kitchen. If some friends drop by unannounced, I’m always ready for them because I stay ready. There is no running to the store at the last minute to pick up a few things. I always have something in my refrigerator or pantry that can be made into a spread at a moment’s notice."

SPICES

Sea salt

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Seasoned salt

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Italian seasoning

Paprika

Cayenne pepper

Cinnamon (ground)

Nutmeg (ground)

Vanilla extract

Cloves

Crushed red pepper flakes

CANNED GOODS

Chicken broth

Beef broth

Vegetable broth

Canned tomatoes (crushed, plum and whole)

Tomato sauce

Tomato paste

Marinara sauce

Canned beans (black and white beans)

Tuna, Salmon

FREEZER ITEMS

Frozen vegetables

Chicken parts

Chicken breast

Ground beef

Ground turkey

REFRIGERATOR ITEMS

Milk

Eggs

Butter

Cheese

Onions

Peppers

Carrots

Lemons

Limes

Ginger root

Olives

Mustard

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Soy sauce

Balsamic vinegar

Salsa

MISC MUST-HAVES

Sugar

Brown sugar

Sugar substitute

Flour

Cornstarch

Vegetable oil

Extra-virgin olive oil

Spaghetti

Penne or bow-tie pasta

Egg noodles

White rice

Brown rice

Crackers

Breadcrumbs

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Quick Measuring Converter

BAKING PAN SUBSTITUTIONS

If you don’t have the right pan, just pick a pan that has the same volume and about the same depth.

To find the volume of a pan, fill it with water, then pour the water into a measuring cup.

10” x 3 ½” Bundt = Two 8” x 2” Rounds

10” x 2” Round = 9” x 9” x 2” Square

10” x 2” Round = 9” x 9” x 2” Square

9” x 2” Round = Two 8” x 1 ½” Rounds

9” x 2” Round = 10” x 15” x 1” Jelly Roll

9” x 2” Round = 8” x 8” x 2” Square

Patti’s Plastic Containers Rule

"You gotta return them in less than 48 hours, or I’ll come looking for you!"