Baked Tofu

The other day I could not decide what to do with some tofu that I had thawing(I freeze mine tofu). I decided to baked it. After I pressed the tofu, I cut the tofu into steaks. I got 8 'steaks' from the one package of tofu. I then pressed the tofu into a seasoned bread crumb mixture(bread crumbs and your favorite spices). I then baked them on a cookie sheet until they were crispy on the outside but still chewy on the inside. My kids LOVED them. I would of preferred the tofu to be less 'springy'(according to Dragon) but he loved it just like that. I served it along side scalloped potatoes. I had forgotten that I bought them. LOL.

Kids In the Kitchen

Tonight the kids wanted to help with dinner. Dragon helped me make tofu triangles. They were fantastic!! They tasted like chk'n nuggets. I really enjoyed them. I am looking forward to trying them again. Squirrel & Tracker helped me shuck corn and clean some green beans. I just steamed the beans, they ended up tasting bad. :( I think that it has to do with the fact that they were old. Squirrel & dh made some amazing potatoes. I don't know how they made them, but yummy. Dragon helped me prep the tofu for the oven. Dh made some amazing honey mustard dressing to dip the tofu nuggets in. Tracker was too busy throwing water bombs at his brother and sister to come in a help cook the fresh corn. For dessert tonight Dragon & Dh made dark chocolate biscotti.

pics to come...

Bagels-for-Breakfast Spread(Savory)

This is another recipe from my favorite cookbook Vegan Planet.

Ingredients:
4 ounces soft silken tofu, drained
1/3 cup tahini(sesame paste)
1/4 cup miso paste
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3-5 days.

Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Three-Way Sesame Tofu with Spicy Broccoli

I got this from Vegan Planet. This is my FAVORITE cookbook ever! I have yet to try a recipe from this book that wasn't a huge hit in my family.


Three-Way Sesame Tofu with Spicy Broccoli (I will add pictures once I make it)

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup tahini
2 Tbs tamari or other soy sauce
1/3 cup water, or as needed
1 cup sesame seeds
One 16-oz package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch-wide by 1/2-inch-thick strips
2 Tbs peanut oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Directions:
1. Steam broccoli until crisp-tender. 2 to 3 minutes, then plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small, shallow bowl, combine tahini, 1 tablespoon tamari, and enough water to make a smooth paste. Place sesame seeds on a plate. Dredge tofu strips in the tahini mixture, then coat with the sesame seeds.
3. heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the tofu strips and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
4.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and broccoli and stir-fry until hot, about 2 minutes. Splash with the remaining 1 tablespoon tamari and spoon the broccoli over the tofu. Drizzle the sesame oil over all and serve hot.