What food's is a MUST in your house?

ukgirly01

Low fat yoghurt and cous cous (not together lol)

kitinboots

Porridge oats/muesli/all bran - one of the three. I will eat breakfast at any time of day if I need a filling snack/small quick meal
Cucumber and tomatoes - the basis of most of my chopped salads
Tinned tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, rice, spices - if I have empty cupboards or lack imagination then all this goes in a big pot for dinner
Coffee

solpwr

Jalapenos
Onions
Tomatoes
Coffee
Wine
Crystal Light
Meat

That is the bare minimum.

yoshi91610

Like a lot of people mine is Chicken, it's so versatile, you can make so many different things with it.

And cereal (I looove cereal and have it in my house even when I am not trying to lose weight):laugh:

0b58uce67

Seafood, tuna, scallops, salmon, prawns, yummy yummy......munch munch........LOL

ninerbuff

Red meat!!!!

krnlcsf

chicken, red peppers, raisin bran cereal!

Tree72

My top gotta-have-it food is now Fage 2% Greek yogurt. So versatile for breakfast, snacks, or desert.

I also have eggs a lot more often. And La Tortilla Factory whole wheat tortillas are a life-saver for a quick and easy lunch. I've also kept oats in various forms around and include them fairly often.

kyle4jem

I cannot imagine not having a well-stocked larder. Here's just a few of the staples that is usually found therein:

milk (whole milk none of your skimmed water)
butter (again the real deal not marg or spread)
cottage cheese
cream cheese (Philadelphia)
cheese spread (McClellands cheddar is the current fave)
Ryvita - cracked black pepper & fruit crunch
Ryvita crackers with black pepper
Krackerwheat
smoked salmon
applewood ham
corned beef
creme fraiche
fish
cheese coleslaw
chicken, lamb, beef, mince
potatoes
onions (red & white)
celery
peppers
fresh veg
bananas
tinned tomatoes
tomato purée & passata
mushrooms
microwave rice (plain basmati, egg fried, pilau)
pasta (penne, linguine, lasagne)
tuna (tinned in brine or spring water)
olive oil
sunflower oil
herbs & spices (all varieties, fresh and dried)
salt (flakes, rock and granulated)
black pepper corns
Soups (Baxter's - various)
Heinz baked beans
sweetcorn
flour (plain, self-raising, corn flour)
raisins
coconut (milk, cream & grated)
mayo & salad cream
wholegrain mustard
redcurrant jelly
mint sauce
Wilkin & Son jams (strawberry, morello cherry)
Lime marmalade
Duo Penotti
Whole-nut peanut butter
bread sauce
gravy granules
oxo cubes (all varieties)
knorr chicken stock
parsley sauce
sugar
tea bags
coffee (fresh & instant)
Splenda
diet coke
dr pepper zero
alcohol (fully stocked with beer, wine & spirits)


I've probably left a whole load out... but I'd say these are staples which are always there ... as you can see we like our food :laugh:

JanLeb

Lots of fruits and veggies
oatmeal
greek yogurt
chicken
fish

I am sure I have left some out, but these are a must have in the house all the time.

MaryAnn678

Mine are eggs, thin rye bread, so delicious coconut fudge bars 70cal. , chicken, ground turkey, center cut pork chops, lots of veggies - frozen & fresh, small red potatoes. Just to mention a few.

celticmuse

Low fat plain yogurt
Oats (for oatmeal, mostly, but occasionally cookies)
Chicken (skinless)
Fish
Strawberries and blueberries
Dark chocolate (to satisfy the occasional sweet tooth)
Lots of fresh vegetables
Lots of herbs (preferably fresh) and spices

What I DON'T have is artificial sweeteners, MSG or any other chemical additives. I pretty much avoid all prepared foods.

KimertRuns13_1

eggs
fresh fruit n veggies

withchaco

Chicken breast (boneless skinless)

plain Greek yogurt!!!!!!! I eat it every day without failure. I'm getting to the point where I'm worried if there's any negative side effect to continued massive Greek yogurt consumption.

ZebraHead

Fuji Apples
Jif PB
Talapia
Black beans
Salad stuffs
Eggs
Zuchs, squash, carrots, onions (for steaming)
chicken
turkey
lean hamsteaks
VODKA!!!

ladybug1620

chicken breast, natural peanut butter, hummus, frozen and fresh veggies, bananas, salad

atsteele

Protein sources: Whey protein isolate mix, chicken, ham steak (lean), tuna, fish, eggs, egg whites, milk (low fat or skim), low fat or fat free yogurt, low fat cheese (fat free is awful stuff!), fresh fruit and vegetables. Whole wheat bread (from bakery, no preservatives). Barilla Plus Pasta. Utz extra dark pretzels. In about that order of importance too.

3dogsrunning

Cheese. I cannot live without cheese. My favorites right now are goat cheese, awesome in a spinach salad with nuts and strawberries, and Coeur de Lion mini bries.
Low fat greek yogurt - my grocery store just started carrying the individual size ones. I love the peach and passionfruit flavor. Or vanilla with fresh berries and nuts.
Nut and nut butters - pretty much any type, but has to be all natural. I also love the dark chocolate peanut butter.
Avocados.
Chicken
Spices
Salad greens
Bell peppers
Apples. I love most fruit by apples are my favorite snack (good paired with cheese too).
San Marzano tomatoes
Fresh pasta (I make my own, as a treat)
Red wine.

(not in that order but close. Wine and pasta are higher, but I eat them more sparingly)

mandemonious

i love how many people have some sort of alcohol on their list...lol :drinker:

Laughing cow cheese wedges
gluten free bread, wraps, crackers
yogurt (dreaming cow maple ginger is my current fave)
lots and lots of salad veggies
yogurt ranch dressing (70 cals and so creamy)

ennaejay

protein powder
frozen bananas
cottage cheese
yogurt
eggs
spinach
apples

and ghirardelli chips :blushing: