Whole Wheat Flour – If you have a way to grind wheat it is more economical to buy the wheat berries and grind your own flour.  We buy 50 lb bags and grind what we can use in a week or two.

Raw Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts and Sunflower seeds – We use almonds & cashews for nut milks or to make creamy sauces, gravy or soup.  We use walnuts and sunflowers seeds in salads, baked goods and hot breakfast cereal.

Raisins – These are used in lots of recipes; hot cereal, salads or even curry dishes.

Nutritional Yeast (large flake) – Used in recipes which have a cheesy flavor, such as Cheesy Sauce or Cheesy Beany Spread, Parmesan Cheese Substitute or even on popcorn.  Can also be used to just add more flavor to things like mashed potatoes.

Organic Corn Starch or Arrowroot – Used as a thickener for sauces and gravies.  Arrowroot is less processed but usually expensive unless you buy it from a wholesale outlet.

Brown Rice - Brown rice is always the healthier choice.  White rice has most of the nutrients removed.

Silken Tofu – The Mori-Mu brand comes in aseptic packaging which can be stored on the shelf for several months without refrigeration.  This type of tofu is very useful for making creamy spreads, sauces and dips.

Tahini -  This is sesame seed butter.  It's used in spreads like Hummus and Cheesy Beany Spread.

___Soy Sauce –  Shoyu or Tamari are the types I recommend.

Roasted Bell Pepper – Used for coloring in Cheesy Sauce, Cheesy Beany Spread and Hummus.  You can substitute Smoked Paprika (if you can find it) or Pimentos.

Variety of canned beans – Such as black, white, kidney or pinto beans and refried black or pinto beans.
Having canned beans is more convenient when short on time.  Be sure to drain and rinse beans to remove the salt. 

Variety of dried beans – Dried beans are more economical, but take longer to cook (unless you use a pressure cooker).

Canned tomatoes – Tomatoes are used in lots of sauces, soups, etc.  It’s good to have a variety, such as stewed tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.

Different types of vinegars – Balsamic, Apple Cider, Rice and Seasoned Rice vinegars are used in sauces, salad dressings, dips, etc.

Lemon Juice – Used in lots of recipes to add a little tartness, such as Cheesy Sauce.

Spices – Just for starters, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, curry, turmeric

Pam or other oil spray – Used to spray on pans to prevent sticking.

_Replacing Dairy:
Most dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, ice cream, etc.) have plant-based analogs made from soy, grains or nuts. These analogs can be used in recipes in equivalent amounts. You can make your own dairy substitutes or purchase alternatives.