“Put it in smoothies or in your breakfast porridge for extra protein. As you expand [on your grocery list], pair the almond butter with a piece of bread.”

"You can make it as a savory side dish or for breakfast; a quinoa porridge with almond butter, almond milk and frozen berries. Steam it with olive oil and sea salt, wilt some spinach and toss in toasted almonds.”

“Make a breakfast smoothie of spinach, almond milk and frozen berries. I put spinach in every smoothie I make. It purees into a liquid. You do not even taste it.”

“It’s good for flavoring. I like the brand Maldon. It’s super big and flaky, not like the hard sea salt you have to put in a grinder.”

“I always recommend people eat an ounce a day. It has great antioxidants and it’s lower in calories than a lot of other things. A good quality dark chocolate should be gluten- and dairy-free. It’s always better to have something around that satisfies your sweet tooth; that way you’re not running to McDonald’s for a Shamrock Shake at midnight.”

“Store them in clear containers. You’re bound to eat them more if you see them.”

“It’s basically a disposable, nonstick baking surface. You line baking sheets with it and it helps prevent pans from being destroyed. It’s also nice for roasting vegetables because it absorbs a teeny bit of water. It’s best to get it at Whole Foods because it’s recyclable and biodegradable. Plus, it fits a rimmed baking sheet perfectly.”

“It can be used to zest fruits, grate ginger, garlic and cheeses. Every person should have one in their kitchen.”

<p>After spending years managing and developing culinary programs at Williams-Sonoma, Kendra Peterson dropped out of corporate America to offer Chicago-area foodies the ultimate luxury; in-home, healthy and gluten-free meals, which, as the private chef and owner of <a href=http://drizzlekitchen.com target=_blank>Drizzle Kitchen</a>, she both customizes and prepares. Peterson, who is all about mixing and matching ingredients to make a range of perfectly satisfying meals, gave us a peek at what’s inside her grocery bag: six ingredients she always has on hand plus two utensils ideal for every home cook.

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