quicklist 18category foods you should always have in your kitchentitle herbs de provenceurltext why this easytofind dried herb blend features thyme rosemary basil parsley oregano tarragon marjoram and lavender that adds a nice herbaceous seasoning for any dish which is why this is one ingredient stevens always keeps on hand how to use it sprinkle on chicken potatoes grilled veggies also makes a great seasoning for eggs combined with panko as a crust for fish or on pizza 31 superfood secrets for a long and healthy life quicklist 19category foods you should always have in your kitchentitle brothurltext why you can keep a carton in your pantry for a long time until youre ready to use it its low in calories one cup contains 38 with 5 grams of protein how to use it whether chicken beef or veggie stevens relies on these to make soups stews and chilies it also makes a great substitute for oil when sauting vegetables store leftover broth in ice cube trays in the freezer for quick access when buying broth stevens recommends reading the ingredients list and avoiding those that contain added sugar and caramel coloring buy lowsodium whenever possible quicklist 20category foods you should always have in your kitchentitle ground chicken and turkeyurltext why buying lean ground turkey or chicken breast saves on saturated fat compared to ground beef how to use it stash in your freezer and thaw when ready to eat recommends wieczorek its one meat that cooks in a zip and can be used in stirfries meat sauces tacos enchiladas stuffed peppers or rice bowls this article originally appeared on healthcom