If you are embarking on a raw vegan diet or even if you are just trying to increase your consumption of plant based foods, you really just need a good knife and a cutting board. You can create some really amazing meals with these two simple tools. However, there are some appliances and utensils that will make your life so much easier. Easy meal prep makes it much more likely that you will stick with a raw or plant based diet. I’m including on this list the items that I really love. Sure, I could get by without them but I hope I never have to.