Hello, my name is Stella and I'm a vegetarian.

[Guest guest]

\I'm sorry to say that I am a novice in the kitchen,so anything I know how to

make I am SURE you all know how to make.

 

I am 33, hold a full time job as a social worker, and have a husband, almost 2

year old, and 2 cats. Prior to a few weeks ago, I never ever cooked - that was

soley the responsibility of my husband (who is an excellent cook but also works

full time and requested I cook at least one night a week) The best way to start

a fight in my marriage is to utter the words 'What's for dinner?' We've been veg

for a little over 3 years, own one terribly overcomplicated veg cookbook, and

once we've had pizza and pasta a few nights, we're out of ideas. I'm here hoping

to gain some confidence and knowledge for living our vegetarian life.

 

I know there's archives of recipes, and I will look at those, but I do have this

question for the long term vegetarians. What's a generally useful all purpose

grocery list? In other words, what are the basics that you always have on hand

to whip up something quick and decent to eat for a weekday dinner?

 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,

Stella

[Guest guest]

Hi Stella,

I make out our menus for two weeks, and do all the shopping then. Some of the

staples on our list are soymilk, dried beans, canned beans, canned tomatoes,

fresh veggies, frozen veggies, fresh and frozen fruits, onions, potatoes,

pastas, spaghetti sauce. We are eating vegan now, so I dont do any eggs or

cheese but those used to be on the list also.

 

Cherie in North Dakota