Ingredients to always have on hand

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! 

• 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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