I'm a private chef who buys groceries 4 times a week. Here are 7 of my favorite staples to get on Amazon.
As a private chef, I order groceries on Amazon multiple times a week. From tortillas and Parmesan to corn and chicken, here's what I get delivered.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
