Monday, April 27, 2015

To tofu or not to tofu? That is the question. And, yes, is my answer!

To tofu or not to tofu? That is the question.
And ,yes, is my answer!
 
The topic of tofu can be a touchy subject. People either love it, hate it or just don't care to have an opinion about it. Possibly because of its texture or maybe its lack of taste, which only lends itself to be flavored as desired, and in my opinion that's a plus! Here are a couple of my tofu recipes along with some other ideas of how to go about utilizing this source of protein...
 
Barbecue Tofu Purple Cabbage Cups
 
 
Serves: 2-4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
 
2 T. vegetable oil, for frying
1 (14 oz.) firm tofu, diced
½ c. barbeque sauce
8 purple cabbage cups
 
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium and cook tofu on all sides until slightly golden about 10 to 15 minutes total. 
 
Drain tofu onto paper towel and transfer to a medium bowl.  Add barbeque sauce and toss to coat evenly. 
Place in cabbage cups and serve.
 
Teriyaki Tofu, Mushroom, Asparagus & Udon Noodles
 
Serves: 4-6
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
 
 
Water, for soaking
½ oz. dried oyster mushroom
½ oz. dried shiitake mushroom
2 T. vegetable oil
14 oz. firm tofu, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 bundle asparagus, trimmed and cut in ¼
2 (14oz.) packets Udon noodles, mushroom flavor
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 t. lemongrass, minced
½ c. teriyaki
¼ c. soy sauce
2 T. sesame oil
 
For mushrooms boil enough water to cover mushrooms in a bowl and soak until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain reserving mushrooms stock and set aside.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and add tofu. Cook until brown on each side about, about 10 minutes.
Add asparagus and continue cooking another 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add noodles, garlic, lemongrass, teriyaki, soy sauce, sesame oil, mushrooms and reserved stock.
Simmer until noodles are plump and flavors have melded, about 20 minutes. Serve in large bowls.
 
More inspiration for how to use tofu. And remember, you can always adjust the flavor profiles to your liking!
 
Ras el Hanout Tofu, Cabbage & Carrot Eggrolls with Mango Chutney
 
Yellow Curry Coconut Tofu, Garbanzo Beans, Green Beans and Raisins over Rice with Toasted Almonds, Coconut & Cilantro
 
 
Red Curry Coconut Tofu & Couscous Cabbage Rolls with Greek Yogurt
 
 
Green Curry Coconut Tofu, Zucchini, Bean Sprouts and Noodles with Peanuts, Cilantro, Mint & Lime
 
 
 
Tofu, Carrot and Cilantro Cabbage Cups with Spicy Peanut Sauce
 
 
 
Balsamic-Soy Braised Blue Cheese Tofu Burger
 
 
 
Grilled Barbecue Tofu Steaks
 
 
 
Vegetable Lasagna with Spiced Tofu Cream Sauce
 
 
 
Hope you find these recipes and ideas inspirational!!!
 
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Monday, April 6, 2015

Tasty Travels to our California Kitchen: California Shrimp Tacos

Tasty Travels to our California Kitchen: California Shrimp Tacos
 
 
Serves: 2 (2 tacos per person)
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
 
 
1 t. olive oil
8 large shrimp
1 clove garlic, minced
4 corn tortillas, steamed
1 c. cabbage, chopped
1/4 c. tomato, diced
1 T. cilantro, minced
1 T. parsley, minced
1 T. lemon balm, minced
1 avocado, pitted
1 lime, zested and juiced
salt and pepper, to taste
 
 
Heat the oil over medium in a non-stick skillet and add shrimp. Cook just until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the garlic the last minute stirring to coat the shrimp with all that garlic goodness.
When cool enough to handle carefully cut the shrimp into bite size pieces and add them to the steamed tortillas.
In a small bowl combine cabbage, tomato and herbs and toss to mix well.
In another small bowl combine avocado, lime zest and juice, salt and pepper and mash into a guacamole.
Evenly top each taco with the slaw and smear with the guacamole an enjoy!

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