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I'm A Private Chef Who Buys Groceries 4 Times A Week. Here Are 7 Of My Favorite Staples To Get On Amazon.
Fatima Khawaja
- As a private chef, I shop for groceries via Amazon delivery at least four times a week.
- Organic carrots and multicolored bell peppers are great for crudités.
- I like the organic chicken thighs from Whole Foods when I can't make it to a butcher.
I'm a private chef and a mom, so convenience is key for me when it comes to errands and essential tasks.
I often don't have the time to run to the grocery store when I have three different clients to cook for in one day. When I'm in a pinch, I turn to Amazon's grocery delivery services.
The online retailer has a few options, like Amazon Fresh and GrubHub, but I typically choose from its Whole Foods items.
Now that I've checked out dozens, if not hundreds, of shopping carts via the Amazon app, I know exactly which items I can confidently order online.
Parmesan is pretty much always in my cart.Whole Foods carries a Mitica Parmigiano Reggiano.
Fatima Khawaja
The one item I always add to my cart is grated Mitica Parmigiano Reggiano. The Whole Foods product costs $26 a pound, but it's worth it.
It's an imported dream of beautiful, crystalized, salty cheese that adds creaminess and complexity to my pastas, soups, and roasted vegetables.
I like the grated version because it's ready to use whenever I need it.
Bell peppers fill out a number of dishes.I like to have a couple of bell peppers on hand.
Fatima Khawaja
I love 365's three packs of peppers for stir-fries, crudités, and frittatas.
I can order an assorted pack of three for $5 (less than $2 a pepper), which is great when I'm on a budget.
I use cilantro a lot in my cooking — at home and with clients.Cilantro is my go-to herb.
Fatima Khawaja
I use a lot of cilantro, but unfortunately, herbs can be expensive.
Luckily, the fresh cilantro bunches from Whole Foods are generously sized and super flavorful. A regular bunch is $1, and an organic one is $2.
I can usually make one bunch last a few days between cooking for my clients and my family.
Chicken is one of my go-to protein sources.I've never had an issue with Whole Foods' organic chicken.
Fatima Khawaja
I prefer buying meat from a butcher, but sometimes, I just don't have the time.
I'm actually very happy with the quality of Whole Foods' organic chicken. It's flavorful and cooks up tender and juicy.
I love getting skin-on thighs for grilled tandoori chicken or any one-pot dishes that call for crispy skin.
At $6 a pound, the price also feels reasonable to me.
Carrots are great for dinner parties.I like the multicolored organic carrots.
Fatima Khawaja
Organic carrots with their tops on are my go-to for dinner-party crudités. They also go great on a pan of roasted veggies.
The $3 bunch of carrots cooks up beautifully, and the array of purple, orange, and yellow hues impresses kids and adults alike.
Tacos are a hit with my clients, so tortillas are a must.I like to buy flour tortillas.
Fatima Khawaja
Many of my clients request different types of tacos throughout the week, so I always make sure to order good tortillas to elevate the flavors.
Vita Hermosa tortillas aren't available everywhere, but when I order via Amazon, they're usually in stock at Whole Foods.
I get an eight-pack for about $6.
The 365 fire-roasted corn is one of a kind.I love that the corn is pre-roasted.
Fatima Khawaja
This might seem random, but not many stores carry pre-roasted frozen corn.
I love adding 365's $3.70 pack of fire-roasted corn to my cart when I'm shopping online. I'll toss the kernels in salads, pile them on top of my tacos, or even add them to soups.
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