GREEN OLIVE ROASTED PEPPER CHEESE SAUCE When you want an easy to make yellow cheese sauce for all occasions, this is your baby! Hits all the scream notes and melodies of tender! Can a sauce be tender? Where’s your imagination, leave it at the bank did you? Well, not a problem when Chef Sharon isContinueContinue reading “AFC Green Olive Roasted Pepper Cheese Sauce”
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Antipasto Pate
Originally posted on AFC PRIVATE RESERVE™ :
ANTIPASTO PATE A great all-purpose pate. Makes a lot. Use as an appetizer spread on crackers, and breads (toasted or plain). Top a veggie burger. Fill a dumpling/pierogi. Mix with cooked macaroni, hot or cold. Make a sandwich. Delicious, nutritious and easy to make, store and use! Makes 4…
AFC CHEESEWURST
AFC CHEESEWURST AFC version of a mild, creamy cheezy textural liverwurst. Why? Because I’m Baltic, Slavic, Germanic and Cossack and can’t make up my mind, so I put all of it in my newest meaty cheese formula. You say you already did that? Nyet. You put the cheese in the meat loaf, you didn’t reconfigureContinueContinue reading “AFC CHEESEWURST”
Tofu Toast And Grille
TOFU TOAST AND GRILLE Pan-grilled tofu with petite peas and veggies in tomato sauce with pan-grilled country style toast cubes seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika and plant parmesan. Served with fresh cilantro and extra virgin olive oil drizzle! Serves 4 GARLIC CHEESE TOAST: 5 slices country style French or Italian bread, or sour dough -ContinueContinue reading “Tofu Toast And Grille”
AFC ORIGINAL CHEESEBURGER
SERVE ON TOASTED CRUMPETSERVE ON ONION BUNSERVE ON A COMMON BUN AFC ORIGINAL CHEESEBURGER Hey kids, the burger is the cheese! You never had one of these. Give it a go. It’s not complicated. With or without the bun, or with or without the veg burger. It’s your way. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Easy! Makes 3-3/4ContinueContinue reading “AFC ORIGINAL CHEESEBURGER”
Baked Tofu And Sweet Peppers – GOAT
BAKED TOFU AND SWEET PEPPERS – GOAT Old Bay spiced baked tofu cubes and a saute of sweet red, yellow and orange peppers with celery and sweet onion. Served over sourdough toast with WHITE WINE MUSHROOM GRAVY! Serves about 6 – with leftover gravy for other uses SWEET PEPPER SAUTE: 2 T. light sesame oilContinueContinue reading “Baked Tofu And Sweet Peppers – GOAT”
Masterpiece Grits – GOAT
MASTERPIECE GRITS – GOAT Considering it’s a masterpiece it didn’t take long, but is it ever good! I don’t know if food can be sublime, but we’ll make an exception with these grits – SUBLIME to the NINES! I don’t even like grits, but I love these. It makes a lot, so experiment with differentContinueContinue reading “Masterpiece Grits – GOAT”
Buffalo Bleu Potato Salad – GOAT
BUFFALO BLEU POTATO SALAD – GOAT Tofu cubes marinated in a Buffalo sauce with added spices, cooked, then added to cut yellow potatoes, green beans, yellow and green peppers, onion and Kalamata olives. Tossed with Daiya Blue cheese Dressing. Extraordinary flavors and textures! Fit for a State dinner! Makes 7 cups AFC ClipBoard: This potatoContinueContinue reading “Buffalo Bleu Potato Salad – GOAT”
AFC Country Ham And Olive Walnut Spread
AFC COUNTRY HAM AND OLIVE WALNUT SPREAD Ever hear of a nutrient dense ham salad? You have now. Animal-Free of course. Food always tastes better knowing there isn’t an animal screaming for his/her life in it! Give it a try, see if you agree! Makes 10-1/2 cups 13.5 oz. Lightlife Smart Dog JUMBO Meatless hotContinueContinue reading “AFC Country Ham And Olive Walnut Spread”
AFC Scrambled Vegan Nog Tofu
AFC SCRAMBLED VEGAN NOG TOFU A breakfast to live for!! Rustic elegance is where we wanted to go and that’s exactly where we landed! A beautiful brunch dish to start the New Year with an abundance of style! Serves 5-6 14 oz. pkg. extra firm water-packed tofu, rinsed, wrapped in cloth and pressed with aContinueContinue reading “AFC Scrambled Vegan Nog Tofu”
A Made By Anthony Bourdain Recipe For AFC INTERNATIONAL – GOAT
A Made By Anthony Bourdain Recipe For AFC INTERNATIONAL – GOAT Eggplant And Cauliflower Tomato Provençale! Serves The World In 14 cups An Irish guy at a pub Steve and I frequent said to me recently, “buy me a Jameson and I’ll tell you a story”. Steve said back to him before I had aContinueContinue reading “A Made By Anthony Bourdain Recipe For AFC INTERNATIONAL – GOAT”
Apple Celery Slaw
APPLE CELERY SLAW A festive, yet simple coleslaw that can stand up to any Main Dish event! Happy Holiday! Makes approx. 9 cups 2 lg. red apples, washed, cored and cut into approx. 1/2 inch cubes 1 t. turmeric 1 c. diced celery – cut stalks from end to end into 3rds, then crosswise intoContinueContinue reading “Apple Celery Slaw”
AFC POACHED EGG SAUCE
AFC POACHED EGG SAUCE © Okay, so what’s this now? The AFC POACHED EGG SAUCE! Okay it doesn’t look exactly like a poached egg that you put on toast. YET, cut up a chicken poached egg and mix it on itself, and preTTy close. The flavors and textures are there. It’s the best yet.ContinueContinue reading “AFC POACHED EGG SAUCE”
Tofurkey Roast Beef And Slaw Sub
TOFURKEY ROAST BEEF AND SLAW SUB Foot long sub roll broiled inside till toasty, spread with a little margarine, then topped with roasted peppers, pan-fried Tofurkey roast beef slices and a tangy fat-free slaw! It works perfectly. Fresh, hot, crunchy! Low fat as subs go! Makes 1 foot long sub Sub Sauce: 1/3 c. ketchupContinueContinue reading “Tofurkey Roast Beef And Slaw Sub”
BAKED TOFU SANDWICH
Originally posted on THE ANIMAL-FREE CHEF TEST KITCHEN:
BAKED TOFU SANDWICH Even though this sandwich is cooked, it’s quick and easy. Fried baked tofu with veg mozzarella cheese and veg ham. Put together on a pan-fried hot dog bun spread with ketchup, mustard and veg mayo. Napkins please! Makes 1 1 lg. hot dog bun…
Tofurkey Pepperjack Melt
Originally posted on THE ANIMAL-FREE CHEF TEST KITCHEN:
TOFURKEY PEPPERJACK MELT Restaurant Ready! Go for it! Now there’s a prefect sandwich melt without grilling the bread. Who would have thought to melt the meat and cheese separately? Me!! And it worked! Makes 1 sandwich 2 T. red wine vinegar 1/4 t. mild curry powder 1/4…
Jasmine Rice Lasagna
JASMINE RICE LASAGNA Smoky Jasmine rice layered with a veggie cheese filling, veggie hamburg and onion, fresh blanched broccoli buds and a smoky citrus and garlic tomato sauce! Baked till steamy hot and bubbly! Serves 9-12 Tomato sauce ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 c. peeled, diced onion – 1/2 inch squares 8ContinueContinue reading “Jasmine Rice Lasagna”
Pink Lentil Tofu Scramble
PINK LENTIL TOFU SCRAMBLE Silken tofu and sweet onion scrambled in extra virgin olive oil and margarine. Spiced with garlic and smoked paprika. Tossed with fresh steamed broccoli buds, then tossed with Pink Lentil Cream! You just might think you’re eating real egg here! But you’re not, so all the better! Serves 4 1 T.ContinueContinue reading “Pink Lentil Tofu Scramble”
AFC Horseradish Sweet Potato Spread
AFC HORSERADISH SWEET POTATO SPREAD When you have AFC Coral Horseradish Sauce on hand, this is a great appetizer to make with it. Pretty to look at, ultra creamy and perfectly balanced flavors. This can also be used as a sandwich spread for your veggie or burger sandwiches. Makes about 1-1/2 cups 1 soft-baked sweet potato, chilled overnight,ContinueContinue reading “AFC Horseradish Sweet Potato Spread”
AFC Red Turkey Cheese Tofu Spread
AFC RED TURKEY CHEESE TOFU SPREAD AFC RED TURKEY CHEESE SAUCE mixed with tiny diced green pepper and Silken extra-firm tofu. Topped with chopped roasted pepper and served with whole wheat crackers. An eggy-white soft boiled texture with smokey high garlic overtones. Crisp lines meet sweet expressions of rightness! You are God after all! MakesContinueContinue reading “AFC Red Turkey Cheese Tofu Spread”
Meatless Sausage and Matzo Pate
MEATLESS SAUSAGE AND MATZO PATE A meaty flavored and textured animal-free pate. This pate served as fried sliders on Jewish rye cocktail bread with mustard, veg mayo and cilantro will have your guests singing at any holiday gathering! Makes 4 cups 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 sm. yellow onions, peeled and diced 3/4ContinueContinue reading “Meatless Sausage and Matzo Pate”
Potato Salad For Two
POTATO SALAD FOR TWO Bake up a bunch of potatoes, refrigerate, then make individual potato salads as you want them. This way, the dressing and ingredients don’t get watered down and old-tasting. It’s fresh each time. Thick Lime Cream Sauce is perfect for a mayonnaise substitute. Use your leftover pickle juices to thin the sauceContinueContinue reading “Potato Salad For Two”
African Fruit Salad
AFRICAN FRUIT SALAD #2 Yes it’s African. What’s the matter with that? Hey, I researched it after the fact of naming it African. Africans eat dates, pineapples and bananas – there’s a big history there. That’s all the proof I need, that Africans don’t require animals in their diet. They just think they do. It’sContinueContinue reading “African Fruit Salad”
BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI – GOAT
BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI We use the other white plant meat for this fine American-Italian casserole. Veg veal! I think I’ve had veal once or twice aside from a luncheon sandwich meat called veal loaf back in the long ago days. I recall it not having much flavor – not the loaf thatContinueContinue reading “BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI – GOAT”
SHARON’S MANICOTTI – GOAT
SHARON’S MANICOTTI This has been a long time in the planning and waiting stages – mainly to get the filling right absent any animal products. It’s a success I waited three decades to achieve. Makes 11 stuffed pasta and 5-1/4 cups sauce Preheat oven to 350 degree for 15 minutes before baking manicotti Filling: 12.3ContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S MANICOTTI – GOAT”
ROASTED GARLIC SPINACH PESTO
ROASTED GARLIC SPINACH PESTO This is the best of alfredo and pesto. Lots of flavor, and creamy texture throughout. Tastes good at room temperature. You’re going to love this one! Pesto makes 4 cups; pasta dish serves 8-10 2 c. walnut halves 1/2 c. roasted garlic cloves (I used Christopher Ranch brand) 1 t. seaContinueContinue reading “ROASTED GARLIC SPINACH PESTO”
TOFUTTI BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE
TOFUTTI BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE Ready for a great brunch dish? This is it. Tofu scramble made creamy with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. Sautéed peppers, onion, celery and bean sprouts mixed with tofu seasoned with curry, fennel and smoked paprika. Champagne anyone? Oh, and garnished with a bunch of fresh cilantro and served with fresh streamedContinueContinue reading “TOFUTTI BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE”
EGGPLANT TOMATO CREAM SPREAD
EGGPLANT TOMATO CREAM SPREAD Looks rustic, tastes elegant, feels luxurious! Makes 2 cups 4 T. extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 med. eggplant (a little more than 1 lb.), unpeeled, cut into 3/8 inch cubes (no larger) salt and black pepper to taste 4 fresh Italian (Roma) tomatoes, seeded andContinueContinue reading “EGGPLANT TOMATO CREAM SPREAD”
CREAMY ORANGE STRING BEANS
CREAMY ORANGE STRING BEANS Your guests will be talking about these delicious green beans and wanting the recipe. The recipe is so simple that you won’t have to write it down – just tell them how to do it! Orange marmalade, a little vegetable broth, salt and cilantro mixed with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese.ContinueContinue reading “CREAMY ORANGE STRING BEANS”
AFC WESTERN OMELET CHEESEBURGER
AFC WESTERN OMELET CHEESEBURGER A versatile burger batter for many dishes. A great mix. Chewy, soft, creamy, a little crunch. It’s all there! You won’t believe it. A western omelet is made of egg, ham, onion and green pepper. I also add cheese. All animal-free of course! I know, it makes you happy! Makes 8ContinueContinue reading “AFC WESTERN OMELET CHEESEBURGER”
WHITE BALSAMIC BASIL SAUCE
WHITE BALSAMIC BASIL SAUCE A special sauce for savory or sweet dishes! Served cold! Makes 2-1/3 cup dressing 1/4 c. fresh lemon squeeze 1/4 c. White Balsamic Glaze 1/2 c. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese 12 oz. container Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream 1/4 t. sea salt 12 lg. fresh basil leaves, coarsely cut InContinueContinue reading “WHITE BALSAMIC BASIL SAUCE”
TOFU HOME FRIES
TOFU HOME FRIES Leftover baked potatoes fried up with onion and peppers. Seasoned with garlic, rosemary, curry and smoked paprika. Red wine vinegar to tame the glycemic spike? Of course. It tastes great, so we’ll do it. Tossed with fresh vine tomatoes, fresh spinach and House Foods tofu! A late morning delight! Makes 8 cupsContinueContinue reading “TOFU HOME FRIES”
TOFU CHIK’N SALAD SANDWICH
TOFU CHIK’N SALAD SANDWICH Perfectly cooked veg chicken mixed with celery, sweet onion, chopped radish, Silken tofu and roasted garlic cloves. Seasoned with turmeric and rosemary. Add veg mayo or not. Make a sandwich or serve in lettuce cup as a salad! Makes 3 cups 1, 10 oz. 4 pack Gardein Chik’n Scallopini, frozen – cookContinueContinue reading “TOFU CHIK’N SALAD SANDWICH”
EXTRA VIRGIN MAYO
EXTRA VIRGIN MAYO Extra virgin coconut and olive oils processed with tofu, herbs, spices, apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon. Melt in your mouth mayo! Makes 2 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. extra firm water-packed tofu, rinsed 1/4 c. unrefined, cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil – I used Walgreen’s brand 1 t. sea salt Place inContinueContinue reading “EXTRA VIRGIN MAYO”
AFC SESAME PRUNE SAUCE ©
AFC SESAME PRUNE SAUCE © Melt in your mouth delicious – cold or hot! Unique, intriguing, mysterious! Makes 4-1/2 cups 14 oz. can Roland’s Classic Coconut Milk (high fat content is why we use Roland’s – thick is what we want), at room temperature 1 c. shelled walnuts 1 t. sea salt 12.3 oz. SilkenContinueContinue reading “AFC SESAME PRUNE SAUCE ©”
ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE – GOAT
ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE Tortiglioni pasta cooked with garlic and black pepper, then layered with a garlic, ginger, mushroom and sweet onion tomato sauce and a blend of three veg cheeses. Baked till steaming hot! Taste the pleasure! Serves 12 and makes 9 cups sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1 lb. tortiglioni dried pastaContinueContinue reading “ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE – GOAT”
THE BIG GAME DIP
THE BIG GAME DIP This is a big dip for a big day. It makes a lot so you won’t run out. Bold and subtle flavors – crunchy, meaty and smooth textures – make this a perfect party dip for all tastes! Makes 3-1/2 cups 12.3 oz. Silken-type extra firm tofu, rinsed 1 t. saltContinueContinue reading “THE BIG GAME DIP”
PINK LENTIL SEITAN SOUP
PINK LENTIL SEITAN SOUP Pink lentils, mixed veggies and stewed tomatoes simmered with cubed Seitan in a smoked paprika, garlic and coriander broth! Makes 14 cups 10 c. water 2 c. dried pink lentils – rinsed in wire mesh strainer till all foam disappears Combine water and rinsed lentils in large soup pot. Bring toContinueContinue reading “PINK LENTIL SEITAN SOUP”
SWEET VEGGIE CREME FRAICHE
SWEET VEGGIE CREME FRAICHE A simple recipe for creme fraiche using only four ingredients! You’ll love it! Makes 2-1/3 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. Silken style extra firm tofu 1-1/2 c. Rich’s Non-Dairy Whip Topping (it comes in liquid form) 2 T. fresh lemon squeeze 1/4 t. salt Break tofu into pieces as you place itContinueContinue reading “SWEET VEGGIE CREME FRAICHE”
PREMELTED VEGGIE CHEESE FOR SANDWICHES & SAUCES
PREMELTED VEGGIE CHEESE Ever have a problem getting your veggie cheese to melt in a grilled cheese sandwich without burning the bread – and even then many times it doesn’t melt throughout? I solved the problem by forming Daiya Veggie Mozzarella Shreds, carrot juice, prepared yellow mustard and Mancini Fried Peppers with Onion into aContinueContinue reading “PREMELTED VEGGIE CHEESE FOR SANDWICHES & SAUCES”
TOFU AND VEGGIE SAUTE
TOFU AND VEGGIE SAUTE Silken tofu sauteed with fresh mushroom, onion, cabbage and cherry tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. Seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic and turmeric. Served with fresh cilantro sprigs! A quick, delicious, satisfying dish! Serves 6 2-3 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 med.-sm. yellow onions, diced 1 lb. button mushrooms, slicedContinueContinue reading “TOFU AND VEGGIE SAUTE”
SMOKY PAPRIKA TOFU SUBS
SMOKY PAPRIKA TOFU SUBS Super firm sprouted tofu coated with a smoky paprika dry rub, then baked in extra virgin olive oil. Served on a broiled sub roll with a dry rub and horseradish dairy-free cream cheese spread, fresh spinach and tomato! Makes 4 Preheat oven to 400 degrees 12 oz. pkg. super firm TofuContinueContinue reading “SMOKY PAPRIKA TOFU SUBS”
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL MAYONNAISE
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL MAYONNAISE Silken-type tofu processed with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and spices to create a smooth, flavorful veggie mayo! Use as is, or add a few extra ingredients to make it Supreme! Either way, it’s delicious and will suit all of your mayo needs – especially if you live in anContinueContinue reading “EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL MAYONNAISE”
RED CABBAGE SLAW
RED CABBAGE SLAW with radish, carrot and red onion. Tossed with Tofu French Dressing, then topped with cashew crumbles! Makes 6-8 cups slaw; makes 2-1/2 cups dressing Make cashew crumbles: Place 2 c. cashews into food processor. Process till evenly crumbly and crumbs begin to stick together a little. Transfer to jar. Use as desiredContinueContinue reading “RED CABBAGE SLAW”
ITALIAN TOMATO ‘BUTTER’
ITALIAN TOMATO ‘BUTTER’ Tofu, margarine, tomato paste and extra virgin olive oil whipped into a mousse with Italian seasoning. Wonderful! Makes 3 cups 12.3 oz. Silken-type firm tofu, rinsed 1/2 c. margarine (I used Smart Balance Light with flaxseed oil) 2 t. salt 2 t. garlic powder 12 oz. can tomato paste 1 t. groundContinueContinue reading “ITALIAN TOMATO ‘BUTTER’”
TOFU GRAVY SCRAMBLE
TOFU GRAVY SCRAMBLE Silken tofu scrambled with fresh blanched spinach and sweet mini pepper wine gravy! Perfect for a brunch main dish. Feel like a breakfast brunch sandwich instead? Spoon the scramble into soft sub rolls broiled till crispy on the insides! Serves 4 Make the gravy recipe listed below 2-3 days before you planContinueContinue reading “TOFU GRAVY SCRAMBLE”
KNIFE & FORK GRAVY & GRAIN BURGER TOAST
KNIFE & FORK GRAVY & GRAIN BURGER TOAST Pan-Fried Hand-Formed Field Roast Artisan Grain Burgers set atop toasted English muffin halves. Topped generously with Sweet Mini Pepper Gravy. Served open-faced with knife & fork! This is a made in heaven toast! Makes as many as you want Make gravy following the recipe below. When readyContinueContinue reading “KNIFE & FORK GRAVY & GRAIN BURGER TOAST”
SWEET MINI PEPPER GRAVY
SWEET MINI PEPPER GRAVY with fresh mushroom, red and white wines! An all-purpose gravy. Serve it over pasta, rice, as a hot knife and fork sub sandwich, on a toasted English muffin, in a tofu scramble! Or, serve in bowls with a side of your favorite ‘cutting board’ bread for dunking! Makes approx. 5-1/2 cupsContinueContinue reading “SWEET MINI PEPPER GRAVY”
VEGGIE SAUSAGE ASIAN TUMBLE
VEGGIE SAUSAGE ASIAN TUMBLE A stir-fry of peppers, onion, bok choy and sugar peas with veggie soy sausage. Fresh turmeric root adds an earthy flavor. Tossed with tofu macaroni, soy sauce, a little sugar then topped with toasted white and black sesame seed. Makes 4-6 servings 2 T. sesame oil 1 jumbo green pepper, coredContinueContinue reading “VEGGIE SAUSAGE ASIAN TUMBLE”
MUSHROOM PATE SANDWICH SPREAD
MUSHROOM PATE SANDWICH SPREAD Homemade mushroom pate with red wine, sweet onion, garlic and cracked pepper mixed with Silken tofu to create a delicious, creamy textured sandwich spread. Can also be served, minus the tofu, as a mushroom pate appetizer! Makes 3 cups 1-1/2 lbs. white button mushrooms, washed, drained and dried in colander (thisContinueContinue reading “MUSHROOM PATE SANDWICH SPREAD”
LEMON CREME PIE
LEMON CREME PIE Lots of lemon flavor in this dreamy light Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream lemon pie. Topped with soy whipped cream and lemon zest! Serves 6-12 depending on serving size Preheat oven to 425 degrees Pie crust: 1-1/3 c. flour 2 T. sugar 1/2 t. salt 6 T. stick margarine, cold, cut intoContinueContinue reading “LEMON CREME PIE”
COCONUT ORANGE CREME CHOCOLATE CAKE
COCONUT ORANGE CREME CHOCOLATE CAKE Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream and Cold-Pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil create a perfect texture in this chocolate cake. The finely ground cocoa beans is an added bonus! Filled and iced with coconut orange creme! Serves 12 or more Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cake: 16 oz. can applesauce 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “COCONUT ORANGE CREME CHOCOLATE CAKE”
PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN PUDDING
PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN PUDDING Made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese, creamy peanut butter, pumpkin, almond coconut milk and spice. Topped with coffee flavored soy whipped cream and a cinnamon dash. Tastes like peanut butter pumpkin cream pie absent the crust. Except for the soy whipped cream, this recipe is gluten-free. Makes 6-1/2 cups Pudding:ContinueContinue reading “PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN PUDDING”
GLUTEN-FREE SAFFRON SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
GLUTEN-FREE SAFFRON SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP Sun-dried tomatoes, celery, raw onion and garlic, fresh lime, orange zest and saffron. Mixed with Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream. Garnished with celery leaves and paprika. Served with potato chips! Makes 2 cups 3 oz. (dry wt.) sun-dried tomatoes – cover with water, bring to boil, remove from heat andContinueContinue reading “GLUTEN-FREE SAFFRON SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP”
COCKTAIL HORS D’OEUVRE SANDWICHES
COCKTAIL HORS D’OEUVRE SANDWICHES A quick, easy, delicious, satisfying hors d’oeuvre sandwich. Made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese, veggie salami, scallion and garlic. Spread on rye cocktail bread, cut into triangles! Makes a little more than 1-½ cups spread, enough for 1 sleeve of cocktail bread 5 oz. pkg. Veggie Deli Salami, processed inContinueContinue reading “COCKTAIL HORS D’OEUVRE SANDWICHES”
GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND TOFUTTI CREAM CHEESE SANDWICH
GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND TOFUTTI CREAM CHEESE SANDWICH Fresh Russian black bread spread with country-style Dijon mustard, peanut butter and Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. Layered with sweet roasted peppers, bread & butter pickles and sweet onion. Grilled in cracked pepper and olive oil. Served with an olive stick and kettle potato chips. Makes 1ContinueContinue reading “GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND TOFUTTI CREAM CHEESE SANDWICH”
GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE ‘SMOKED SALMON’ SPREAD
GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE ‘SMOKED SALMON’ SPREAD Made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese, Greek olives, sun-dried tomatoes, soy bacon bits, capers, roasted peppers and horseradish. Yes, it takes and textures like smoked salmon! Makes 1-1/4 cups 3 lg. sun-dried tomatoes soaked in hot water till soft and pliable, blotted with paper towel to remove excess moisture,ContinueContinue reading “GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE ‘SMOKED SALMON’ SPREAD”
TAPENADE MOUSSE
TAPENADE MOUSSE Kalamata olives, fresh garlic and onion processed till mealy, then combined with dairy-free cream cheese till smooth and mousse-like. Served with a ‘cutting board’ whole grain bread cut into chunks! Rustic and elegant – a perfect match! Makes 2 cups 2 c. pitted Kalamata olives 3-5 fresh garlic cloves 1/4 c. coarsely cutContinueContinue reading “TAPENADE MOUSSE”
EGGPLANT MEATLESS MEAT LASAGNA
EGGPLANT MEATLESS MEAT LASAGNA This is an old school lasagna – meaty and dry! 12 Servings Preheat oven to 375 degrees Filling: 16 oz. pkg. extra firm water packed tofu; rinse then squeeze in sev. layers paper towels or tofu cloth to remove excess liquid, so it looks like cheese curd 1-1/2 t. salt 1 t.ContinueContinue reading “EGGPLANT MEATLESS MEAT LASAGNA”
FRIED TOFU TOMATO BASIL WRAPS
FRIED TOFU TOMATO BASIL WRAPS Tomato basil wraps layered with veggie mayo and cheese, pan-fried tofu blocks, fresh tomato, shredded lettuce and a drizzle of mustard! Can be wrapped in two ways! Makes up to 8 12 oz. pkg. extra-firm, water-packed tofu (I used House Foods brand), rinsed, patted dry, then cut into 12 equalContinueContinue reading “FRIED TOFU TOMATO BASIL WRAPS”
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA No need for noodles in this lasagna! Lots of zucchini though. Pan-fried planks substitute for the noodles, and as if that weren’t enough – 4 cups grated zucchini go into the sauce. Gentle Italian flavors permeate the custard-like texture of the Tofutti cheese in this once in a life-time experience of walk onContinueContinue reading “ZUCCHINI LASAGNA”
FRESH BLUEBERRY PUDDING
FRESH BLUEBERRY PUDDING Made with fresh blueberries and almond coconut milk. Topped with vanilla mint sauce flavored with cinnamon and coriander! International flavors! Serves 10 Pudding: 2 lbs. fresh blueberries 1/2 c. water 3/4 c. light brown sugar 1/3 c. cornstarch 2 c. Almond Coconut Milk (I used Almond Breeze brand) 1/2 t. sea saltContinueContinue reading “FRESH BLUEBERRY PUDDING”
FRESH FRUIT SHORTCAKE
FRESH FRUIT SHORTCAKE Fresh strawberries, blueberries and nectarines mixed with fresh mint and Silk Dairy-Free fruit yogurts. Spooned over toasted potato bread rounds or English muffin. Topped with soy sour cream and powdered sugar! Makes 9 cups fruit mixture 1 qt. fresh, ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 pt. fresh blueberries 6 fresh, ripe nectarines,ContinueContinue reading “FRESH FRUIT SHORTCAKE”
VEGGIE SAUSAGE & SCRAMBLED EGG BURRITOS
VEGGIE SAUSAGE AND SCRAMBLED EGG BURRITOS Pan-fried veggie sausage, caramelized onion and tofu scrambled eggs served in a charred tortilla wrap spread with ketchup and mustard! Garnish with fresh tomato slices or red and green grapes! Makes 4 cups filling or 8, 1/2 cup servings for 8, 6 inch flour tortillas 2 T. olive oilContinueContinue reading “VEGGIE SAUSAGE & SCRAMBLED EGG BURRITOS”
MUSHROOM SUKIYAKI IN GINGER BEER BROTH
MUSHROOM SUKIYAKI IN GINGER BEER BROTH Light, refreshing, satisfying. Veggies, tofu noodles, delicious ginger beer broth – what more could you ask for in an Asian-American super star dish? Elegant? Yes, it’s also elegant! Serves 5 Ingredients for garnishes: 1 lg. navel orange 1 segment fresh ginger, thumb-size Directions for garnishes: Using sharp paring knife,ContinueContinue reading “MUSHROOM SUKIYAKI IN GINGER BEER BROTH”
MUSHROOM AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS
MUSHROOM AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS Sauteed mushroom and spinach folded in flour tortillas. Spread with a soy cream cheese and orange marmalade topping, then broiled till bubbly and golden. Served with romaine lettuce tossed with the same topping, as garnish! 2 large or 4 small servings 4 oz. soy cream cheese, plain (I used Tofutti brand) 3ContinueContinue reading “MUSHROOM AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS”
SWEET PEA AND GREEN BEAN POTATO SALAD – GOAT
SWEET PEA AND GREEN BEAN POTATO SALAD – GOAT Cubed precooked potatoes mixed with petite peas, cut green beans, scallion, celery, fresh basil and ginger. Tossed with a creamy orange curry dressing! Makes 8 cups Dressing: Makes 1-3/4 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. firm Mori-Nu Silken Tofu, rinsed 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. orangeContinueContinue reading “SWEET PEA AND GREEN BEAN POTATO SALAD – GOAT”
RED RADISH COLESLAW
RED RADISH COLESLAW Shredded green cabbage and red radish tossed with green scallion, then coated with a creamy coconut, orange, lemon dressing! Makes 8 cups coleslaw Dressing: Makes 3 cups 15 oz. can Cream Of Coconut by Goya 1/3 c. orange marmalade (I used Smucker’s brand) 2.9 oz. pkg. Jello Cook & Serve Pudding &ContinueContinue reading “RED RADISH COLESLAW”
CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD
CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD Silken tofu, orange marmalade, apple cider vinegar and curry blended till smooth and creamy. Refrigerated till very cold, then toss with your favorite potato salad! Makes 1-3/4 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. firm Mori-Nu Silken Tofu, rinsed 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. orange marmalade 1/4 c. powderedContinueContinue reading “CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD”
COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW
COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW This is a cooked, and then chilled, dressing using Jello pudding & pie filling for the lemon flavor and thickening. The sweet comes from cream of coconut and orange marmalade. The sour from champagne vinegar. Really special! Makes 3 cups 15 oz. can Cream Of Coconut by Goya 1/3ContinueContinue reading “COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW”
BROCCOLI IN COCONUT ORANGE LEMON SAUCE
BROCCOLI IN COCONUT ORANGE LEMON SAUCE Fresh steamed broccoli cuts tossed with a creamy coconut orange lemon sauce! Serves 4 Sauce: makes 3 cups (reserve leftover sauce for other use) 15 oz. can Cream Of Coconut by Goya 1/3 c. orange marmalade (I used Smucker’s brand) 2.9 oz. pkg. Jello Cook & Serve Pudding &ContinueContinue reading “BROCCOLI IN COCONUT ORANGE LEMON SAUCE”
JACK DANIEL’S BARBECUE TOFU
JACK DANIEL’S BARBECUE TOFU Basically, tofu and Jack Daniel’s is all you need. A little maple syrup, a little spice, and no one’s lookin’ for veggies, salads, starches or condiments. No matter what style or brand of tofu we use – soft, firm, extra-firm, superfirm, organic, non-GMO, water-packed, silken style, hand-crafted – this is howContinueContinue reading “JACK DANIEL’S BARBECUE TOFU”
MARSALA & JACK DANIEL’S CLEVELAND TOFU DISH
MARSALA AND JACK DANIEL’S CLEVELAND TOFU DISH Risotto rice topped with a Marsala mushroom and green bean saute, then with Cleveland Tofu sticks pan-fried in a Marsala and Jack Daniel’s sauce with orange zest strips! Serves 4 Rice: 1-1/4 c. water 1 t. salt 1-1/4 c. risotta rice (I used Arborio brand), or 1-1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “MARSALA & JACK DANIEL’S CLEVELAND TOFU DISH”
MAPLE BALSAMIC PINEAPPLE BEAN SALAD – GOAT
MAPLE BALSAMIC PINEAPPLE BEAN SALAD – GOAT Black, butter and red kidney beans with green pepper, onion, matchstick carrots and pineapple marinated in a creamy Maple Balsamic and coconut dressing! Exquisite! Makes 14 cups 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed well to remove all foam 2, 16 oz. cans butter beans, drained andContinueContinue reading “MAPLE BALSAMIC PINEAPPLE BEAN SALAD – GOAT”
IMPERIAL CREAMED SPINACH
IMPERIAL CREAMED SPINACH A basic white sauce flavored with garlic, tarragon and nutmeg folded into fresh cooked, squeezed spinach, sauteed mushroom and sweet roasted pepper. The empress of all creamed spinach! Makes 4-3/4 cups Spinach: 2, 16 oz. bags fresh spinach Place spinach in about 3 inches of boiling water in extra-large pot. Submerge andContinueContinue reading “IMPERIAL CREAMED SPINACH”
BARBECUE TOFU AND SPROUT SANDWICH
BARBECUE TOFU AND SPROUT SANDWICH Pan-fried barbecue tofu, alfalfa sprouts, ripe tomato and sweet onion on a whole grain burger bun! Makes 6 12 oz. pkg. water-packed extra-firm tofu, rinsed; wrap in absorbent cloth or paper towels and firmly blot to remove outside moisture; cut in half crosswise, then stand each block on end, andContinueContinue reading “BARBECUE TOFU AND SPROUT SANDWICH”
ANIMAL-FREE TARTAR SAUCE
ANIMAL-FREE TARTAR SAUCE A quick, delicious tartar sauce made with soy sour cream, spicy brown mustard and dill pickle relish! Use on veggie sandwiches and veggie and soy chicken burgers! Makes 1-1/4 cups 1 c. soy sour cream (I used Tofutti brand) 1-2 T. spicy brown mustard 2 T. dill pickle relish 2 t. lightContinueContinue reading “ANIMAL-FREE TARTAR SAUCE”
FATTY RICE
FATTY RICE A rice dish to sink your teeth into. Scrambled tofu cheezy roasted pepper and white wine sauce combined with rice and parsley! Subtle, rich! Makes 4 cups Cheezy Mix: 1 c. sweet red roasted peppers, drained well 1/2 c. margarine, melted on very low heat till fluid 1/4 c. vegan yeast (nutritional yeast)ContinueContinue reading “FATTY RICE”
SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH HUMMUS
SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH HUMMUS Breakfast in the evening! Scrambled tofu eggs with grape tomatoes and peas, made creamy with a cumin-flavored hummus. Served with whole grain mustard and a lemon squeeze! Serves 3 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 12.3 oz. pkg. extra firm Silken tofu, rinsed 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2ContinueContinue reading “SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH HUMMUS”
PAN-FRIED TOFU MADE ELEGANT
PAN-FRIED TOFU MADE ELEGANT Yes, fried tofu rises in the ranks to achieve elegance! The salty crispiness of some edges of the Silken tofu against the unsalted spinach and tangy of the creamy Sabra roasted pepper hummus achieves perfection! Serves 3 16 oz. bag fresh prewashed spinach, steamed in a little water till wilted, thenContinueContinue reading “PAN-FRIED TOFU MADE ELEGANT”
SPINACH MUSHROOM AVOCADO SALAD
SPINACH MUSHROOM AVOCADO SALAD Made with roasted pepper and onion. Drizzled with a creamy, sweet and smoky, Balsamic vinegar and Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream dressing! Quick, easy, elegant! Makes 4 main dish salads or 6 side salads 6 oz. bag fresh baby spinach 8 oz. fresh white mushrooms, sliced 1/2 jar red roasted peppers,ContinueContinue reading “SPINACH MUSHROOM AVOCADO SALAD”
BAKED BEAN BEER SOUP for restaurants
BAKED BEAN BEER SOUP Canned brown sugar baked beans combined with sauteed pineapple, onion and mushrooms. Flavored with beer, white wine and sage. Made creamy with a Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese and fresh orange blend! Makes 19 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 5-6 sm. yellow onions; cut ends off, peel, cut from topContinueContinue reading “BAKED BEAN BEER SOUP for restaurants”
SAFFRON ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE – GOAT
SAFFRON ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE – GOAT with sauteed mushroom, onion, and tarragon. Served over saffron and white truffle oil instant mashed potatoes! Easy and elegant! Out of this world delicious! Makes 6 cups sauce and 8 servings mashed potatoes Sauce: 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 7.5 oz. (DR. wt. 4.5 oz.) jar slicedContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON ROASTED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE – GOAT”
EGG-FREE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
EGG-FREE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE A creamy lemon soy cream cheese sauce seasoned with tarragon. Serve over animal-free eggs Benedict or steamed vegetables. Tastes better than the egg-based sauce! Makes a little more than 1 cup 1/2 c. soy cream cheese (I used Tofutti brand) 2 T. juice of fresh lemon 1/4 t. turmeric tiny dash redContinueContinue reading “EGG-FREE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE”
RED AND WHITE LASAGNA
RED AND WHITE LASAGNA Lasagna noodles layered with a Tofutti ricotta and cream cheese filling, sweet roasted peppers, and a garlic, tarragon and fennel tomato pepper sauce. The best of white and red in one casserole! Has a sharp cheese flavor the whole world will love! Serves 8-12 Preheat oven to 375 degrees Filling: YouContinueContinue reading “RED AND WHITE LASAGNA”
VEGGIE MAC AND CHEESE FLORENTINE
VEGGIE MAC AND CHEESE FLORENTINE Tofutti ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream and mozzarella singles combined with herbs and spices, fresh spinach and veggie elbow macaroni. Topped with fresh breadcrumbs flavored with olive oil and garlic, garnished with roasted pepper and baked till piping hot and crisped! Serves 8 Preheat oven to 375 degrees 16 oz.ContinueContinue reading “VEGGIE MAC AND CHEESE FLORENTINE”
CHEF DAVIES-TIGHT™ 