If there’s one thing we’ve learned at Milk Street, it’s that the pantry is absolutely everything. People around the world cook out of their pantry because these items have big flavor, which means you’re cooking faster and simpler and you end up with great bold dishes. These are the 5 items we think you should always have in your pantry.
Rarely have we seen a mango puree in supermarkets and, if we do, it’s often full of sweeteners and additives. Made from Alphonso mangoes, which are renowned in India for their natural sweetness and buttery-smooth texture, this puree contains no added sugar or preservatives—it’s just pure, juicy mango. About five fresh mangos are packed into every jar of this luscious puree and its silky texture is pourable, yet decadent like yogurt, and has a rich, bright flavor that balances sweet and tart, akin to snacking on refreshing mangoes at their peak season.
We created our sofrito to be the perfect building block to cook a wide variety of recipes in less time, based on the tradition of Italian and Spanish grandmothers who make this by the jar to simplify cooking and boost flavor. After much testing, we came up with an aromatic base of sautéed onions, carrots and celery, complemented by the bright tones of tomatoes, white wine and vinegar. For additional depth, it has earthy, umami notes from mushroom powder, aromatic notes of rosemary and thyme, and just a hint of heat from black pepper and Kashmiri chili powder. A few tablespoons of this jammy sofrito is all it takes to spread rich, concentrated power into soups, sauces, stews, braises and nearly anything else that needs a boost of big flavor.
We rely on our go-to pantry products to pack serious flavor with no additives and high-quality ingredients. It’s fast way to cook without skimping on flavor; rather than the old-school method of long, intricate recipes with a dozen flavor-building steps, we can confidently whip up bold, flavorful meals just a handful of ready-to-go ingredients and very little time. Start to change the way you cook with any of the pantry items in this collection.
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