Pantry Like A Pro

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ‘MEH’ WEEKNIGHT DINNER AND A MEMORABLE ONE? A KITCHEN STOCKED WITH POWERHOUSE INGREDIENTS

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1 TURMERIC

The ground form of this inflammation reducing rhizome has been used as a seasoning, herbal remedy and fabric dye for millennia and is now in vogue with millennials. It’s sweet, warming and slightly bitter. Add it to the aromatics when making curries, vegetable soups and rice pilafs.

2 TAHINI

Though bitter if eaten on its own, tahini bolsters all manner of things with richness and heft. It’s key for hummus, genius in a banana smoothie and, oh, have you tried whisking it into a dressing with olive oil, lemon juice and salt, and spooning it over lamb chops?