Here you’ll find all of Chef Katie’s favorite products right in one place! From kitchen essentials and pantry staples to workout favorites and travel needs, these are products she uses in and out of the kitchen and swears by.
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Kitchen Gear
Every good chef needs some essential kitchen tools. These are some of Chef Katie’s favorite things to use when making plant-based recipes. From stainless steel bowls to a Japanese mandolin, these will have you cooking like a pro in no-time!
Air-Fryers are a great investment if you are trying to eat more oil-free, whole foods recipes. It circulates air using a fan to help give you crispy food without any oil. Plus, it makes it easy to cook for one or two people without the hassle of turning on the oven.
If you want pureed foods and don’t want to break the bank, this Kitchenaid blender is a must-have. Perfect for creamy soups, date-sweetened muffins, and creamy cashew sauces.
Get rid of your heavy glass and ceramic for these stainless steel mixing bowls. They’re easy to clean, light-weight, and odor-neutral. Lids help make it easy to use for storage in the fridge.
This Japanese-style mandolin is a favorite kitchen tool. You can thinly slice cucumbers, zucchini, onion, and apples. You can even use it to make jicama chips — an oil-free favorite for guacamole! It stores compactly and cleans easily
Swiss peelers are Y-shaped, making them ideal for peeling fruits and vegetables quickly with ergonomic comfort.
A salad spinner is essential for washing greens quickly and thoroughly. You can even use it to give berries a bath, wash leeks, and quickly wash and dry grapes.
An indoor cast-iron grill pan is essential for adding charred flavor year-round. Also, because it’s a pan, you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the cracks.
Cooking without oil, you’ll want a set of good, non-stick saute pans. These are great for sauteing vegetables, making pancakes, and making stir-fry. Choose 10 or 12-inch, which give you plenty of room.
Favorite Plant-Based Ingredients
Stock up your pantry with some of Chef Katie’s Plants-Rule essential ingredients. These are some of her favorite products for bringing delicious, oil-free flavors to your plant-based recipes.
Banza pasta is made from chickpeas. It is high in protein and fiber, with great texture and neutral flavor. My favorite shapes are spaghetti, bucatini, and linguini
Frontier Co-op spices are packed with flavor, which helps cut down the need for salt and oil. Their smoked paprika is a must-have for any vegan cook.
Rodelle Cocoa Powder
Rodelle gourmet baking cocoa powder brings the rich, chocolate flavor! Use this for all of your healthy vegan baking.
Save money by stocking up on Terrasoul quinoa, a staple for any pantry. This brand is organic, pre-washed, and cooks consistently every time.
Bob’s Red Mill whole grain oats help fuel your morning breakfast! Use his brand far all varieties: quick, old-fashioned, and steel cut. All delicious!
No more buying huge boxes of veggie broth! Use these Edward & Sons vegan bouillon cubes to add delicious flavor to your vegan soups and stews. They come in multiple flavors: vegetable, chicken, beef — and all are 100% plant-based
Eco-Friendly Earth-Loving Essentials
Making small changes in how you buy, prepare, and store your food can make a big impact on the planet. These eco-friendly essentials are perfect for reducing plastic, cutting back on disposables, and encouraging sustainability.
Cut down on using plastic bags, which take forever to break down in landfills. Instead, use eco-friendly reusable mesh produce bags. These are great for buying fruits and veggies at the grocery. Plus, the mesh fabric lets your produce breathe, which helps it stay fresh longer. Way better than plastic!
Storing your leftovers and prepped food in reusable containers helps cut down on using disposable plastic bags. This beautiful glass set has lightweight bamboo lids. Reheat in the microwave, and dishwasher-safe.
Plastic bags are great for marinating tofu, packing lunches, and however travel-friendly snacks. However, they take decades to breakdown in a landfill. Instead, these reusable silicone bags cut down on waste. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe and leak-proof.
Great Grilling Gift Ideas
Whether you’re looking for ideas for a loved one or you want to expand your own cooking mastery, these tools make it easy to do more oil-free grilling. From skewers to grill baskets, you’ll want to head outside fire up the grill!
A grill basket is essential for easy, oil-free grilling. You can throw a bunch of veggies in the basket, set it on the grill, and let the flames do the work. Nothing falls through the grill grates and clean-up is a cinch!
Heat-safe grill tongs are longer than your regular tongs, keeping you cool while working over the fire. Plus, a grill spatula has a curved edge to make it easier to flip veggie burgers and cauliflower steaks.
Reduce your environmental waste by using reusable metal skewers. They make it easy to grill up veggie kabobs or grilled pineapple. Simply wash in the dishwasher when you’re done cooking.
