A well-stocked pantry is the key to turning out delicious meals even when the fridge is looking bleak. There are certain things that we always have sitting in our cupboards – lentils, chickpeas, beans, tinned tomatoes, rice and pasta, just to name a few. Not only do they last for absolutely ages, they’re also solid nutrition providers – particularly lentils, chickpeas and beans, which all provide a good amount of protein as well as important carbohydrates.
A decent selection of spices certainly helps to bring an extra dimension to your cooking too. You don’t need a whole cupboard full of ground spice pots, but a handful of options goes a long way. We gravitate towards cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika and chilli powder.