Full of healthy fats and antioxidants, there’s good reason why many countries consider olive oil liquid gold across the globe. As the perfect medium for cooking, marinating and, of course, dressing salads, no spring pantry should be without this essential ingredient. Recommended use: use high-quality olive oil to drip fresh bread into as an easy party starter. We used Woolworths Select Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online now.

Forget what you thought you knew about eggs. Its long been proven that eating eggs daily does not increase your cholesterol – so eat away! Always choose eggs with a consistent colouring and where possible always opt for free-range. Recommended recipe: Warren Mednes’ prosciutto, cheddar and polenta frittata We used Woolworths Select Free Range Eggs 12pk 700g which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online here.

No kitchen should be without a pack of frozen strawberries in the freezer. Great as a back up for when you run out of the fresh variety, the frozen berries make for great smoothies, fillings in muffins and simply on their own during the warmer months as a snack. Recommended recipe: sparkling cocktail with iced strawberries We used Woolworths Select Fresh Frozen Strawberries 500g which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online here.

It makes sense to store fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge, right? However, refrigerating tomatoes can give them an unpleasant texture and even cause them to lose flavour.

Fresh, invigorating and full of health benefits, mint is essential in both sweet and savoury dishes during the warmer months. Store in the fridge with the stalk in water, just as you would for fresh-cut flowers. Recommended recipe: zucchini, lemonade and mint popsicles. We used Woolworths Fresh Mint which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online here.

Alright, ‘fess up. Who holds onto their chocolate long enough to have to think about storing it? You might be worried about the sweet stuff melting, but once it comes out of the refrigerator, it sweats. This can dissolve some of the sugar and make it a little crusty. Help your chocolate reach its full potential and store it in a dark cupboard.

Chilli flakes are essential to any spice drawer. Use in place of ground chilli for a less intrusive flavour without sacrificing on the heat. Add to everything from stir-fries and curries to salads, marinades and even sweets. Recommended recipe: chocolate chilli pots. We used Woolworths Select Chilli Flakes 23g which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online here.

Turmeric is trending for good reason right now. With it’s anti-inflammatory properties, the world is going crazy for turmeric lates, curries and even frozen yoghurt. Give your guests something to speak about and keep ahead of the trend by incorporating the root vegetable into your spring menus. Recommended recipe: mango and turmeric coconut soft serve We used Woolworths Select Turmeric Ground 30g which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online now.

Where would we be without cream? Leave the naysayers at the checkout and find out why cream is still king when it comes to creating creamy, rich and decadent desserts. Also use regular cooking cream in savoury dishes like Asian curries to help soften and mellow the spices. Recommended recipe: vanilla bean ice cream We used Woolworths Select Thickened Cream which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online here.

Better for you than processed white sugar, raw sugar contains molasses which gives it a beautiful deep, brown hue. Great for coffee as well as baking, use raw sugar where you would regular white sugar in biscuit and cookie recipes for denser, chewier finishes. Recommended recipe: Jamie Oliver’s ricotta hotcakes with roasted rhubarb. We used Woolworths Macro Organic Raw Sugar 1kg which is available from Woolworths stores nationally and online here.