Our family loves my son Matt’s pizza. He can’t make pizzas fast enough for us. Pizza Dough     2 cups all-purpose flour             1 teaspoon salt      2 tablespoons Italian seasoning             1 packet instant active dry yeast            1 teaspoon sugar      ¾ cup water      1 teaspoon of olive oil Toppings 1 […]

These are really delicious and they fill the house with a scrumptious aroma! The recipe might seem complex, but it’s simple once the pie crust is made. To simplify further, use store bought pie crusts.   1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing 1 cup onion, finely chopped  1 cup celery, finely chopped  […]

This is a fun casual meal to share with a group. Everyone makes their own taco with any combination of toppings they like. Serve black beans and rice along with this to expand the meal.   4-5 red potatoes, sliced 2 cups vegetable broth plus water ¼ teaspoon salt 1-2 tablespoons oil or vegetable broth  1 […]

This is a great brunch dish. Or, serve it for dinner with a salad. It can be changed up and added to with different vegetables or seasonings. You could omit the sausage or add tofu crumbles.   1 tablespoon canola oil  4 patties soy sausage, if frozen, thawed, crumbled 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 container […]

The possibilities for this casserole are endless. Change up the vegetables with any you may have on hand. The recipe is very flexible.   5 cups cooked brown rice  1 cup mushrooms, sliced ½ cup onions, finely chopped 2 cups broccoli florets  1 cup red bell pepper, diced  1-2 jalapeño peppers, diced  1 teaspoon chili powder […]

 Great flavors! To expedite the time it takes to make this dish, chop ingredients before getting started.    1 (1 pound) package extra-firm tofu, drained and squeezed dry    4 cups cooked brown rice (page 174), or a bag frozen brown rice  1 large bunch kale, tough spines over ¼” removed, leaves chopped 2 carrots, peeled, […]

This is a delicious meal. Add steamed broccoli at the end with the noodles for great flavor.   1 package firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes        5-6 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari            1 teaspoon mirin or brown sugar      1-2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil            2 teaspoons chili paste or sauce            8 […]

This is an excellent stir-fry dish. The key is to have all your ingredients prepared beforehand. The tofu used here should be marinated and baked before you begin. When serving a large crowd, consider making two separate dishes- one dish without the hot peppers for the children and one nice and spicy for adults.   1 […]

This is quick. Have all ingredients ready to cook before you begin.   1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil  1 package tofu, extra firm, drained, pressed, cubed     1 clove garlic, minced        1 carrot, peeled, diced  1 shallot, diced 1 cup mushrooms, stems removed and sliced or diced 1 cup snow peas Pinch red pepper flakes, […]

The fact that the crunchy texture of this dish is achieved without frying in oil makes this my favorite way to prepare tofu. Besides, the taste is changed just by changing the marinade. You can even use barbecue sauces or salsas.   1 package tofu, in water, firm, or super-firm Marinade Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).  […]