The Mediterranean Pantry

To cook Mediterranean style a few simple basic staples are needed in the pantry.  Fresh herbs and salad greens are essential and so good for your health. A trip to a local Farmer's Market will provide a wide selection of fresh vegetables and fruits. 

This is a basic list of things to have in your kitchen:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Onions
Green Onions
Shallots
Tomatoes
Fresh basil, thyme and marjoram
Lemons
Limes
Black olives
Green olives
Capers
Root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, turnips
Lettuce and a wide variety of fresh greens for salads
Wild greens such as rocket, watercress and chicory
Fresh Fennel
Aborio rice
Sea salt
Malabar Pepper
Dijon mustard
Smoked Paprika
Prepared chicken stock (add fresh herbs to improve the taste)