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Ingredients to always have on hand

1/6/2013

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We've learned that there some ingredients that are always useful to have on hand, when following a recipe or making something up, especially when you can't have dairy, soy, or sugar and are trying to stay away from preservatives.  We always keep these ingredients stocked! 
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  • Lemons, Limes, & Oranges
  • Garlic and Ginger
  • Oils: Extra Virgin Olive, Pure Sesame, Sunflower
  • Vinegars: Balsamic, Rice, Apple Cider
  • Nut Butters: Peanut( crunchy and smooth), Almond, Sesame (also called Tahini)
  • Spices: Chili Flakes, Chili Powder, Basil, Oregano, Paprika, Tarragon, Rosemary, Thyme, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cumin, Curry, among lots of others! 
  • Sweeteners: Maple Syrup, Honey, Agave, Coconut Syrup, Maple Sugar.  Stevia is another one, but I haven't used it yet.
  • Soy Sauce Replacement: Coconut Aminos (AMAZING!)
  • Dairy Replacements: Unsweetened Almond Milk and Coconut Milk (not as many calories), although if you get the chance to try Quinoa milk it is awesome!, Earth Balance Soy-free, Dairy-free Buttery Spread - tastes like butter, can be used in recipes in place of butter and no one knows the difference! I was never a cheese person so I don't eat any replacements for cheese, but I've heard a lot of people loving Nutritional Yeast as a pizza topper, etc. 
  • GoBio! bouillon cubes, both veggie or chicken, for broth and flavouring of certain dishes
  • Always have lots of fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge! Perfect for healthy snacking, but also extremely useful in creating healthy, delicious meals! 
  • Also, keep stocked up on grains that you like and can eat.  We eat a lot of rice, and keep whole wheat flour on hand.  I also keep quinoa and cous cous stocked. 





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    Truth: Life IS busy and unpredictable.  And, yes, time is valuable.  But what you eat can make or break it.  So make it last.  Make it count. 
    Cook.  REALLY cook. Don't just tear open a package or crack open a jar.  But cook - you know - mixing spices, simmering sauces, sautéing ..  Yep, the real deal. It's really not that hard once you open your mind to it.   
    Seriously. 
    Read our story and try out some of our recipes.  We really cooked these things (and ate them, too!).  On weeknights. We even had time to do the dishes. 
    And yes, there is no refined sugar, soy, or dairy in any of these recipes.  And often, they are vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free friendly. 
    Enjoy! 

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