Mexican food is hands down my favorite type of food, so it should not be a surprise that we eat tacos all the time. Luckily, there are so many delicious taco fillings (like these grilled tofu and summer vegetable tacos) that tacos never get old.
Summer is the perfect time to be outside enjoying time around the grill. I hear a lot of vegetarians and vegans struggle to come up with ideas for meals to put on the grill. Don’t worry I am hear to help! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chipotle, Mushrooms, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Tofu, Tortillas, Yogurt, Zucchini
This smoked tofu vegan BLT is on regular rotation at my house! It is one of my favorite ways to use my smoked tofu recipe; I think we have it every time I pull out the smoker!
This dish is hardly a recipe because a quality smoked tofu is all you need to make vegan bacon. Just thin slice it and pan fry in some oil. Your house will smell heavenly! Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegan
Tagged Quick and Easy, Romaine, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegan
This coconut turmeric noodle bowl with tofu and veggies was inspired by golden milk, a creamy drink or tea made with a base of plant-based milk and turmeric. I used the golden milk in place of broth to make a creamy noodle bowl that can be eaten hot or cold.
This isn’t a soup recipe because the ingredients are prepared individually, not together in one pot. It resembles a buddah bowl more than it does soup. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Noodles, Red cabbage, Tofu, Turmeric, Vegan
This sesame soba noodles with asparagus and tofu recipe is one that takes me back many years. I made this recipe often when I was a young person traveling for work every few months.
The ingredients are simple and there are many swaps that can be made with success, even for a novice cook like myself when I was young. It is also full of flavor making it an easy favorite to have again and again, which I did! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
A few months ago, I posted this recipe for butternut squash chickpea curry. One week when I was cleaning out the fridge, I used the recipe but made alterations based on what I had. My family loved this sweet potato coconut curry even more than we loved the butternut squash version, so I just had to share it with you all!
So, what alterations did I make? Two major swaps and one omission is all that you will find. I swaped sweet potato for the butternut, and tofu for the chickpeas. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Sweet Potato, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
A few weeks ago I shared a recipe for my ultimate crispy tofu that is so cripsy and crunchy that you will never make tofu another way again. This week, I transformed the recipe to make these crispy buffalo tofu bites!
When I first transitioned to a meatless lifestyle, I missed buffalo wings the most. While these buffalo tofu bites are not “wings” they do satify that desired for something crispy and spicy! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Buffalo Sauce, Tofu, Vegan
Friends, today I have for you a recipe that is like no others. I have tried for years to replicate the crispy tofu that my favorite local thai restaurant makes without success. Finally, I have figured out how to make the ultimate crispy tofu, without needing to add breading.
In this previous post, Easy Pan Fried Crispy Tofu, I outlined the most common way that I make tofu. The exterior gets crispy and the interior stays soft. It is easy and delicous, but this recipe has a secret method that makes even Crispier tofu. Yes, Crispy with a capital C! Continue reading
Tandoori grilled tofu and vegetables is a recipe that I wanted to try for a long time before I finally did. I love anything grilled and the spice mix used in the sauce is gold, literally.
What is tandoori? It is a dish that originated in India that uses a yogurt based sauce and a tandoor oven, which is heated with wood or charcoal. I grilled mine to acheive the smokey flavor of a traditional tandoor dish. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
I first tried this spicy honey cashew tofu with rainbow vegetables for dinner because I found a forgoten bag of cashews in the back of the fridge. My husband actually used the word bliss to describe this meal! Winner, winner, tofu dinner.
The sauce is the key component to nailing this stir fry, and honey is the secret ingredient! I’m usually a person that would cut back on the sugar for a savory meal, but you don’t want to skimp on the honey! It makes the flavors so much more complex. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Nuts, Red cabbage, Tofu, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Mung bean sprouts are a traditional veggie to find in pad thai. However, the store was out of mung bean sprouts. I thought this represented a perfect opportunity to demonstrate substitution of ingredients on the blog in this vegan spaghetti squash pad thai. It happens in real life, so why not here?
Instead of mung bean sprouts, I decided to swap in shredded carrots. Maybe not as traditional, but just as delicious, and represents what every home cook needs to learn to truly master your craft. Deal with the unexpected and find a solution. A good life lesson as well. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Garlic, Ginger, Spaghetti Squash, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian
