Babies don’t come with a handbook, but motherhood certainly comes will a million books and competing ideas of how to do it “right,” especially when it comes to feeding. The good news is that you’re doing way better than you think you are. (That goes even if you think you’re doing an awesome job—because you are!) The even better news is that being a great family cook is simpler than you think, you just need to learn the ropes. That’s what my "Family Cooking School" series is all about.
This is the second installment in a series of posts dedicated to family cooking basics that will help you move from pre-baby cooking to family cooking. The difference between the two? Family cooking is big on flavor, but made short on time; meals are efficiently planned and made; and ingredients are healthy enough for everyone to share.
Together with my first "Family Cooking Series" post How to stock your pantry: rice, grains, pasta, this will help you get your pantry in tip top shape.
(more after the jump)Check out my list of must-have canned and jarred staples below, then chime in: What are your favorite family cooking pantry staples?
And if you're looking for more help with your pantry and mealtime, drop me a line at realfamilyfood@onehungrymama.com to schedule a FREE Family Meal Breakthrough session. I'd love to give you personalized pantry tips and answers to your burning questions about how to make life as the family cook easier.