Tofu Stir-fry

June 10th, 2009

1 pound fresh, firm tofu

1 tsp. sesame seed oil

1 T. Braggs liquid amino or soy sauce

1/2 small ginger root, peeled, and coarsely sliced

3 large cloves garlic

1 T. canola oil

1 cup broccolli florets

1/2 cup cauliflower florets

1/2 cup carrots, cuti n the thin long strips

1 cup peppers (red, yellow mix) cut in logn strips

1 cup frozen corn (optional)

1/4 cup slivered almonds, roasted

3 T. sesame seeds, roasted

* Bragg’s liquid aminoes to taste

Fiesta Potatoes

June 10th, 2009

6 cups cooked diced potatoes

1 cup finely chopped celery

1 cup chopped ripe olives

1 cup sliced green onions

2-3 ounces chopped pimentos

Scrub potatoes, then cut them and boil them in their skins. After the potatoes are cooked, peel and dice them. (This can be done a day ahead and then heated in the microwave when putting the recipe together.) Chop the celery, olives, onions, and pimiento.

 

1/2 container (6 ounces) Better Than Sour Cream

1 1/2 tsp. cumin (or to taste)

1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or to taste)

1 tsp. salt (or to taste)

Mix together well. Set aside.

 

1 cup cashew or soy milk

1 T. corn starch

2 tsp. McKays Chicken Seasoning

1 tsp. salt

Mix corn starch, chicken seasoning, and salt together in a small amount of the milk, in a small sauce pan. Add remaining milk and cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. When misture comes to a boil, take off stove and mix it into the sour cream mixture. Mix chopped vegetables with teh potatoes, then add the sour cream mixture and mix together thoroughly. Serve warm.

Vegan White Sauce

June 10th, 2009

1 1/2 T. corn starch

1 /12 cup soy milk

1 tsp. salt, or to taste

1/2 cup Tofutti “Better Than Sour Cream”

Bring all ingredients except sour cream to a boil. Stir in the sour cream and serve.

Dilled New Potatoes and Peas

June 10th, 2009

1 pound small new potatoes (6-8)

2 cups frozen peas

1 1/2 cup white sauce (see below for recipe)

1/2 cup Toffutti, Better Than Sour Cream

1/2 cup onion, chopped fine

1 tsp. dried dill weed

Cook potatoes in lightly salted boiled water, until tender. Drain and quarter. Cook peas for 1-2 minutes in a separate dish. Drain well. Saute onion in 1 T. olive oil

 

White Sauce

1 1/2 T. corn starch

1 1/2 cup soy milk

1 tsp. salt, or to taste

Bring to a boil. Stire the sour cream in the white sauce. Stir in potatoes, peas, onion. Sprinkle with dill.

Happy Carob Fudge

June 10th, 2009

2 cups walnuts

1/3 cup flaxseed meal

2 T. carob powder

1 T. tahini

1 tsp. coffee substitute (such as Roma)

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. stevia powder

2 T. Maltitol

1 T. honey

2 T. water

1/16 tsp. salt

Requires an additional 1/3 cup walnuts for garnish.

Grind walnuts in food processor. Add remaining ingredients and continue grinding until well mixed. Press into 8 x 8″ oil-sprayed dish. Sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts.

Makes 12 squares, best when made one day ahead.

Vegan Greek Salad

June 9th, 2009

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon dill weed

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt to taste (1-2 teaspoons)

1/4 cup lemon juice

Mix the above, then cube one block of Mori-nu tofu. Marinate the Mori-nu tofu in the above for several hours, then serve on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with tomatoes and olives.