Instead of baking, tofu can be grilled. Follow the same steps as above for removing excess moisture from the tofu. The cut into ½” thick slabs and place in a marinade of your choice for 30 minutes. Place tofu on a lightly oiled vegetable grill pan. Grill until browned with a slight crust, about 5 […]

Try this crunchy treat as a side for greens. It also goes well with beans and rice. You can marinade the tofu before you coat it with cornmeal, although it is also quite good without it. Marinading will add an extra depth of flavor to the tofu.   1 pound package firm or extra firm tofu, […]

This is a quick way to add crunchy texture to your tofu before adding it to a dish, such as stir-fry.   1 pound firm or super-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1” cubes  Place tofu on a lightly oiled baking sheet and place under broiler for 15 minutes or until golden in color. Turn each piece […]

Tofu crumbles can be used in sauces, tacos, chili, Sloppy Joes (page 92), pastas or as topping for pizza (the list goes on and on). A lot of seasoning is required in the crumbled tofu for the flavors to hold up in many recipes, and, to keep their crunch, crumbles should be added at the […]

So simple and fast! The crispy tofu with the sauce is great served over rice or noodles with a side of broccoli.   1 package super-firm water packed tofu, drained, squeezed excess moisture  Cornstarch or arrowroot for coating tofu  2 tablespoons canola oil    4 tablespoons soy sauce  3 tablespoons mirin  1-2 teaspoons chili paste  1 […]

You can use it in pastas, on sandwiches, in stir-fry or on your salads. Change your seasonings to suite your taste. 1 package of firm or super firm tofu in water, drained 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 tablespoons of Vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce or tamari or salsa, BBQ sauce or any other favorite […]

1 pound of firm or super-firm tofu, drained, cut into slabs        1 cup of all-purpose flour or cornmeal      1 tablespoon of arrowroot      ¼ cup of nutritional yeast     1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper      ½ teaspoon garlic powder      1 teaspoon of Deb’s Seasoning (page 269)  […]

How can we have a backyard party or picnic without Baked Beans?   1 pound of dry Navy beans, washed and soaked overnight        1 (15 oz) can of tomatoes            1 teaspoon of salt      1 cup of onion, diced and separated into two parts        ½ cup red bell pepper, diced   […]

This recipe makes a large pot of beans but the leftovers hold up well to freezing for future needs, such as Black Bean Dip (page 264).   12 cups of water      3-4 cups of dry black beans, sorted and rinsed         1 onion, finely chopped         1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded […]

  So good! Try these as a side dish or on burritos, enchiladas, and tacos or in the Black Bean Layer Dip recipe. You can use pinto beans in place of the black beans in this recipe. 1 small onion, diced ½ teaspoon cumin 1-2 jalapeño or Serrano peppers, seeded and finely diced 2 cloves garlic, […]