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Store cupboard essentials

STORECUPBOARD ESSENTIALS AND MUST-HAVE KIT
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Spaghetti

Rice

Tinned tomatoes

Sunflower oil

Wine vinegar

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Garlic

Fresh lemons or bottled Lemon juice

Dried thyme or oregano

Paprika or mild chilli powder

Curry paste

Tomato paste

Soy sauce

Large, non-stick frying pan

Large saucepan

Small/medium saucepan

A sieve or colander

Small/medium non-stick pan

Large roasting dish

Chopping board

Small knife for vegetables

Large knife for meat

Wooden spoon

Spatula

Large and small bowls

Can opener