Last week I posted my favorite new pad Thai sauce recipe, so this week I am sharing a shrimp pad Thai recipe to go with it!
I eat vegetarian more often than I eat fish and seafood, so I also make this same recipe without the shrimp and love that version just as much. The tofu adds plenty of protein, and the noodles keep the dish quite filling. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Fish and Seafood, Pasta
Tagged green onions, Lime, Noodles, Shrimp, Tofu
This post is really more like an idea than a recipe. Yes, the recipe for gouda and smoked tofu grilled cheese is written out in full below. However if you know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, then all you need to do is add some smoked tofu to have a hearty, cozy, and easy to make meal in only a few minutes.
The grilled cheese was one of the first things that I learned to cook. I was just a kid probably getting in the way in the kitchen. I imagine I was told to flip the sandwich while another was being made. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Smoked Tofu, Tofu
The end of summer is upon us and it is very hot here. That means grilling season is here as well! I love to grill when it is hot so that I don’t heat up the house cooking. These tofu mushroom and zucchini kabobs with creamy chimichurri sauce make a great light meal for the hot weather too.
I loved the brightness of red wine vinegar and fresh herbs that are used in chimichurri. It is traditionally paired with grilled meats, but is quite delicious with grilled vegetables and tofu. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
The first time I tried these barbecue tofu sandwiches, I was surprised at how good they were! I mean, this recipe is so simple, I didn’t expect it to wow me. I knew it had to become a blog recipe right away.
My first tip for success with this recipe is to use a quality barbecue sauce. Tofu is a blank slate, and the barbecue sauce is the major player adding flavor, so it has to be good. I recommend making homemade, such as my Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce or my Homemade Rhubarb BBQ Sauce. I used the later in the photos here. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
During summer, I don’t like to use the oven or do too much serious cooking that will heat up the house. I eat a ton of salads during summer, but sometimes you just want something a little more substantial, but still light and refreshing. This Asian noodle stir fry salad hits all those points. Continue reading
This smoked tofu and jackfruit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I have ever made. Back when I used to eat meat, I ate traditional jambalaya at reastaurants but never tried cooking it. Since, I have made many versions, some veggie, some with shirmp, and this recipe stands out as the clear winner.
I think this vegan version is outstanding no matter if you are a meat eater or not. The smoked tofu adds subtle smokiness that you would get from andouille sausage. The jackfruit replaces chicken, adding a nice chewy texture that also helps the dish stay moist. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
How often do you make sheet pan recipes? I’ll be honest, I don’t use this fast and easy cooking method as often as I should! This sheet pan tofu and broccoli recipe comes with peanut dipping sauce, and only requires one sheet pan to make!
Clean up is a breeze when it comes to sheet pan recipes. I like using parchment paper as well, making clean up even easier. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Peanut butter, Tofu
I can’t believe how fast the summer has gone, school starts in only a few weeks! I had to share these smoked tofu summer rolls before summer is over. They are a fresh, light meal that can be easily made without heating up your kitchen!
I like to use the smoked tofu in my summer rolls because it is already cooked. You could probably use “raw” tofu straight out of the package, but the smoked tofu has better texture and it adds more flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cucumber, Noodles, Peppers, Red cabbage, Romaine, Tofu
The first time I made this smoked tofu burger, I was surprised at how well the patty held its form. There are many veggie burgers that crumble and fall apart, even with the egg. This burger however, does not.
The texture of this burger was much different than a traditional veggie burger, too. Most burgers made with beans and/or grains have a mushy texture, and we die-hard vegetarians choose to love them for what they are anyway. This burger, however, has a spongy texture that is broken up by the little pieces of nuts and seeds. Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Nuts, Sunflower seeds, Tofu
Before I was born, my parents had a neighbor from Mexico that taught my mom a few traditional recipes that we enjoyed all throughout my childhood. This tomato braised tofu recipe with cilantro lime rice is adapted from one that we simply called “Mexican Pork” where the pork is braised in a tomato sauce that is infused with traditional spices and aromatics. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
