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For the second installment of our series exploring our favorite chefs\u2019, content creators\u2019, and Food52ers\u2019 kitchens and pantries<\/a>, we turned to our Editorial Assistant, Paul Hagopian. If you\u2019ve spent time on our site, you\u2019ve probably read at least one of his pieces\u2014like the pastry chef who makes \u201cinfinite\u201d desserts<\/a>, the TikTok star disrupting the salmon industry<\/a>, or his taste-test of 31 nonalcoholic beers<\/a>. We asked the line cook-turned-writer to tell us the five things always in his kitchen\u2014here\u2019s what he said.<\/p>\n To make this super-versatile condiment, Paul boils equal parts white vinegar and water, adds a big pinch of salt, then pours the brine over sliced jalape\u00f1os and some smashed garlic cloves. Once the whole thing cools to room temp, just store it in the fridge. Don\u2019t forget about the brine: It\u2019s a great marinade for chicken<\/a> thighs and other proteins.<\/p>\n Right now, Paul has a package of sliced salami from Trader Joe\u2019s in his fridge\u2014but any kind will do, he says. \u201cSalami and scrambled eggs is the best breakfast ever,\u201d says Paul. It\u2019s also ideal for snacking and can easily add a ton of flavor to pastas<\/a>, pizzas<\/a>, and other dinners.<\/p>\n \u201cGotta have Old Bay,\u201d says Paul. \u201cI\u2019ve had this everywhere I\u2019ve ever lived. It\u2019s the first thing I\u2019ll buy when I move into a new apartment.\u201d It\u2019s great on potatoes, fish, chicken\u2014\u201cjust about anything.\u201d<\/p>\n Paul uses this mustard for pretty much everything\u2014in salad dressings, added to tuna salad, spread on sandwiches\u2014because it\u2019s super consistent and high quality. \u201cI grew up with Grey Poupon. I trust it.\u201d<\/p>\n This yogurt drink lasts \u201cforever\u201d in the fridge and is \u201cgreat in smoothies\u201d (along with almond butter, frozen berries, chia seeds, protein powder, and a splash of water).<\/p>\n
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2. Salami<\/h3>\n
3. Old Bay Seasoning<\/h3>\n
4. Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard<\/h3>\n
5. Siggi\u2019s Drinkable Yogurt<\/h3>\n
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\nWhat ingredients do you always keep on hand? Tell us in the comments!<\/em>
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