One of our favorite ways to prepare tofu is as an omelette or a scramble. It’s good for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and you can make so many variations that the possibilities are seemingly endless.
The velvety texture of silken tofu creates the perfect base for everything from salad dressings and pasta sauces to soy yogurt and even… chocolate cream pie.
Grown in vast monocultures, causing massive environmental degradation, wasting huge quantities of water, and destroying wild lands, our use of soy to feed farmed animals outweighs the other uses by a long shot.
Spring rolls take a bit of preparation, so I don’t recommend these for people who are looking for a quick, convenient meal! This is a recipe that is reserved for special occasions, or for food service situations when ‘mass production’ is possible.
Here’s another recipe that uses tempeh, one of our favorite ingredients. Tempeh is a bit more expensive than tofu, so it’s a bit of a luxury in our kitchen, but it adds a lovely flavor and texture that always makes us want to use it again.
This holiday, why not dress up your table with some festive dishes that have nothing to do with the traditional menu? As long as the foods are beautiful and delicious, who’s to say what a holiday table should contain?
Here’s a great way to prepare two old favorites: tofu and tempeh. These two foods can be used interchangeably for any of these recipes, so feel free to experiment… Once you get the technique down, you’ll find that these are really quick and simple to make.
This is a recipe we reserve for special occasions, such as when we’re in celebratory mode, or when we’re trying to impress people who are skeptical about vegan food.
Muffins… The cupcake’s healthier cousin, and a fun snack for all ages. Muffins are great because you can make them in so many different flavors, both savory and sweet.
This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy tofu. It’s incredibly quick and easy to prepare, and is so delicious that people are often amazed by how good it tastes.
Before the glorious summer days disappear into fall altogether, here’s one more barbecue recipe for those who are still able to make the most of the summer weather.