What I have is a binder full of 6 weeks worth of recipes, and a grocery list for each week, this makes it easy and hassle free. As far as 'convenience' foods go, I like:<br><br><br><br>
Yep, that's what I do too. If you'll put your recipes inside some page protectors you can just pull them out & take them into the kitchen with you & then if you splatter something on it, you can just wipe them clean!!<br><br><br><br>
As far as what to buy when shopping? I say start out slow. Look at how you cook now & see what you can just veganise. If you like spaghetti, just use a marinara sauce (you really don't even need a meat sub. for this).<br><br>
What about just making some beans in the crockpot & serve it over some rice, or a veggie stir-fry? Also you could do black bean tacos with any toppings you want.<br><br><br><br>
My kids like those Morningstar corn dogs & nuggets, Gardenburger riblets, and those Lightlife soy dogs.<br><br>
But you really don't need to eat meat replacements if you don't want, I've found though it does help during the transition stage. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/yes.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":yes:"> Especially until you get more confident in cooking a more vegetarian menu.<br><br><br><br>
If you'd like a basic pantry staples list, just let me know & I can pass along one that was given to me here by another member.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/rockon.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":rockon:"><br><br><br><br>
Congratulations on going VEG & WELCOME to VB too!!!!! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/carrot.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":vebo:"> That's really GREAT!!<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":up:"><br><br><br><br><br><br>
HTH,<br><br>
Michelle