Tofu Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 1/2 c. soft tofu 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. turmeric 2 t. Chinese sesame oil 2 T. lemon juice Directions: Blend tofu, salt, and turmeric. Slowly add oil while blending. Stir in lemon juice. Yield: 2/3 cup. Serves 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 54; protein: 1.4 grams; carbohydrate: 0.8 grams; fat: 5 grams; […]

Pasta Putenesca

Ingredients: 2 t. garlic (fresh, minced) 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 c. tomatoes (fresh, diced) 1 T. oregano leaves (fresh, chopped) 1/2 c. Italian black olives (sliced) to taste salt Directions: In medium saucepan, saute fresh garlic in olive oil for two minutes. Add rest of ingredients; simmer 10-15 minutes. Serve hot over […]

Buckwheat Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/8 t. salt 1 t. oil 1/4 apple 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup oats egg replacer to equal 1 egg nonstick cooking spray Directions: Blend the first four ingredients until the apple is well blended. On low speed, add the last three ingredients, increasing the blender speed as necessary until […]

Smoky Split Pea Soup

Ingredients: Chipotles are smoked jalapeno peppers. You can find them in the Mexican or International food aisle of large grocery stores. 1 head garlic 1/2 t. dried thyme 1 t. dried rosemary 1 lg. onion, quartered 2 c. spit peas, rinsed and sorted 6 c. water 3 canned chipotle chilies 1 c. vegetable stock salt […]

Rice Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1 c. hot water 1 c. uncookedbrown rice 1 lg. onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 3-oz. can undrained sliced mushrooms dash of savory seasoning salt to taste 1/2 c. slivered almonds Directions: Dissolve seasoning in hot water. Combine remaining ingredients, reserving some almonds to garnish top. […]

Quick Savory Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 1/2 c. sliced onion 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb. linguine 2 c. sliced red, green and yellow bell peppers 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 lb. snow peas (Chinese pea pods) 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 1/3 c. pine nuts, toasted Salt to taste Directions: Drain diced […]

Mexican Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lg. tomatoes, chunked 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. cilantro, diced 1/2 c. cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 c. sliced olives Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate at least one hour to develop flavor. Serve chilled. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 25; protein: 0.8 grams; carbohydrate: 4 grams; […]

Cantaloupe Raspberry Cooler

Ingredients: 4 c. cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 c. frozen raspberries 1 c. orange juice ice (optional) Directions: You may have to do this in batches. In a blender, blend 2 cups of the cantaloupe, all the raspberries, and the ice (if desired) until the mixture is almost smooth. Add the remaining […]

Sizzling Sautéed Zucchini

Ingredients: olive oil 1 fresh zucchini 1 to 2 med. tomatoes 3 green onion sprigs 1 to 2 cloves garlic (pressed) 1/2 t. fresh basil 2 T. soy sauce 2 t. cornstarch 1/2 c. water Directions: Over medium heat, sprinkle bottom of a skillet with olive oil until it’s just covered. Slice zucchini, tomatoes, and […]

Tempeh Thai Sauce

Ingredients: 8 oz. tempeh, chopped into small pieces 1 T. sesame oil 2 cloves raw garlic, minced 1 c. soy milk 1/4 c. smooth peanut butter 1 T. tahini sauce 1 green onion, finely sliced 1 t. cumin, ground 1/2 t. paprika Directions: In a medium-size saucepan, saute tempeh in sesame oil. When tempeh is […]