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Ian’s Mac & No Cheese (wheat-free and gluten-free)

Amy’s Rice Macaroni & Soy Cheeze

Thai Kitchen Noodle kits

SNACKS

Garden Fresh Salsa

Clif Bars

Rice cakes

Dried fruit

Prepared hummus

Baba ganoush

Cascadian Farm Granola Bars

Sweet Potato Breakfast Pudding

Vegan chocolate mousse

NONDAIRY ICE CREAM

Purely Decadent

It’s Soy Delicious

Rice Dream

Bliss (made from coconut milk)

Tempt (made from hemp milk)

Good Karma, Organic Rice Divine

Tofutti

Tofutti Cuties (ice cream sandwiches)

Stock Those Staples

Here are the basic foods I nearly always have on hand…

Proteins

Tofu: Tofu is soybean curd. It has very little flavor of its own, so it can be used in either savory or sweet dishes, and will take on the flavor of whatever sauce or seasoning you use. It’s low in calories, cholesterol, and fat, and it’s high in protein and iron. Find it near the cheese or the fresh-foods sections of markets.

Tempeh: Tempeh is made from cultured soybeans and formed into a sort of cake. It is easily digestible, has a nutty flavor, and is very high in protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins. It has a stronger flavor than tofu. It’s usually found near the cheese section. It’s a little pungent, and not everyone has a taste for it. But it’s really healthy!

Seitan: Seitan is made from gluten, the protein part of wheat, and is chewy in texture. It is high in protein, very low in fat, and is extremely versatile in cooking. Nearly anything made with meat can be made with seitan instead. It’s near the cheese or vegan section of your market.

Beans and legumes: They are high in protein, fiber, iron, and folic acid; they also have complex carbohydrates (the good kind!). You can keep them in your pantry for a while, and use them for bean salads, soups, and casseroles: black beans, lentils, chickpeas, lima beans, adzuki beans, black-eyed peas, edamame, fava beans, and many more. Canned are also fine!

Nuts and seeds/butter: They have plenty of fiber and antioxidants along with healthy monounsaturated fats; nuts and seeds go far in filling you up and making you feel satiated. Try almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios; almond butter, peanut butter, tahini, etc. Choose raw and unsweetened, with no salt. (I do love salted and roasted… but raw is better!)

Gardein Garden+Protein: These high-protein, center-of-the-plate meat alternatives are delicious and easy to prepare, as an entrée or an ingredient in a soup, stew, sandwich, or whatever. Gardein is my absolute favorite alternative meat, as it tastes so good and my meat-eating friends always love it. I recommend the Beefless Tips, which are great for stew or on a skewer with veggies, and the Chick’n Scallopini, which you can use in any way you would use chicken; it’s highly versatile and easy to cook with. See www.gardein.com.

Tofurky: I love the Italian Deli Slices for sandwiches. They also make several flavors and styles of tempeh. And their holiday “turkey” looks like sliced turkey, so you can enjoy the feast along with everyone else at the table. See www.tofurky.com

Field Roast: These folks make two of my favorite products—Celebration Roast, which is a vegan “roast” with mushroom stuffing; it’s a nice presentation for holiday or special events and great with a homemade sauce or gravy. Also their Field Roast Sausages are the best and come in several different flavors. I like the Italian and serve it with portabella mushrooms, red peppers, fennel root, tomatoes, and garlic over pasta. See www.fieldroast.com.

Nate’s: Meatless Meatballs! Add them to a pasta sauce, or sauté stick toothpicks in them and voilà, a delicious appetizer. Now you can add “Meatballs” to anything!

Starches

Whole grains: brown or wild rice, millet, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, corn

Sweet potatoes, yams, roasting potatoes

Flax crackers, rice cakes

Steel-cut oats and whole grain hot cereal mixes

Whole grain breads (try the sprouted ones, and go for gluten-free if you are sensitive to gluten)

Whole grain pastas made from artichoke, wheat, corn, quinoa, spelt, black beans, or rice