what are "staples" in cooking?

Answer 1

staples are the things that form the backbone of any cuisine that you like to cook. Things that most chefs should have ready in their pantry at all times.

For baking, it might be flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and spices like cinnamon & nutmeg, flavorings like vanilla or almond.

Then, you would be ready for any kind of cookie by only buying the added "fancy" ingredients like cranberries, lemon, walnuts, coconut.

For italian food, staples might be pastas, cans of crushed tomato, garlic, oregano, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

Then, you need only add specialty ingredients like sausage, mushrooms, cream, proscuitto, red peppers

A well stocked pantry keeps you from having to run to the store for every ingredient every time you want to cook.

Bon Apetit

Answer 2

Staples are basic ingredients you should have in your kitchen for cooking and baking. Here's a nice list for you as an example.

Sugar

Flour

Salt

Pepper

Shortening

Baking Powder

Baking Soda (used in recipes and can also be used in refrigerator, freezer or drain to control odors)

Cornstarch (can also be used as a body powder, especially helpful for diaper rash)

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Dried Onion Flakes

Onion Powder

Sugar

Brown Sugar

Confectioner's (powdered) sugar

Vegetable Oil, Corn Oil, Olive Oil – your preference on type

Bread Crumbs

Bouillon cubes

Cocoa

Powdered Milk

Evaporated Milk

Vinegar

Corn syrup

Applesauce (can be used in place of oil in some recipes for low fat cooking)


Refrigerated Items You Should Have:

Eggs

Milk

Butter or Margarine

Lemon Juice

Italian salad dressing


Common Herbs Used in Cooking:

Thyme

Oregano

Basil

Dill

Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt

Chives

Nutmeg

Cloves

Celery seed

Seasoned Salt

Common Canned Items You Should Keep Stocked:

Canned mushrooms

Cream of Celery Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Canned tomatoes


Other Useful Products to Keep on Hand:

Pam or any non-stick spray

Foods You Should Keep that are Easy to Prepare:

Ground Beef or Ground Turkey – your choice

Favorite type of pasta

Cans of Tuna

Chocolate chips

Cake mix

Box of Gelatin dessert

Cans of peas, corn and green beans

Can of cheese sauce



With these basic staples, you can throw together quick and easy meals. Using foods from the list above are some examples. As shown, you can use these staples together to create a dish or to add to other dishes

Answer 3

The stuff that every household usually has. Like milk, eggs, butter, flour, sugar, pasta, dried beans, that kind of thing.

Answer 4

milk eggs bread

Answer 5

They are the basic things you need if that's what you're asking.

Answer 6

little metal things that get stuck in your teeth
(not supposed to be there lol)