4 Ingredients to Always Keep in Your Kitchen

Olive Oil
Olive oil is crucial to a kitchen. It is what adds flavor to any dish from a simple pasta to a roast chicken. Yet choosing an olive oil doesn't have to be a daunting task. Always look for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Yes it is more expensive, but it really adds more flavor than the regular basic olive oil. You don't have the buy the fanciest most expensive premium olive oil, but it should be extra virgin. Some places allow you to even sample the olive oil before you buy it. It is all a matter of preference. If you like it very strong you can choose one that has almost a more greener color. Or if you want a lighter version look for one that is more yellow and more translucent.

Kosher Salt
This is another key item to keep in your kitchen. Almost everything requires kosher salt to give it flavor. Kosher salt is a lot better to use than the other salts like sea salt. It doesn't make a dish too salty but secretly adds that extra flavor to something. Can be found at any grocery store.

Fresh Ground Pepper
This goes along with kosher salt and should be used in almost anything you make. You don't need to buy a fancy wooden pepper mill. Most grocery stores carry an inexpensive plastic disposable one which works great. But trust me, having the fresh ground pepper mill is much better than the old pepper in the box.

Garlic
Garlic is something that I always keep in my kitchen. Whether I'm making pasta, chicken, vegetables, etc.. I always use a little garlic. It really can make a dish and is in fact good for you.