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; […]

Crispy Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 bag (1 lb.) salad greens 4 c. broccoli florets 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, cut in half 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 bottle (8-oz.) fat-free Italian salad dressing Directions: Rinse salad greens under running cold water. Drain in […]

Fresh Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. tomatoes 1 to 2 T. olive oil 1/8 t. salt or to taste 1 to 2 T. fresh basil, chopped 1 to 2 t. green onion, chopped Directions: Slice tomatoes onto a shallow serving platter. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, basil, and green onion. Servings: 4. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: […]

Blueberry Pie

Ingredients: filling: 5 c. blueberries, frozen 16 oz. apple juice concentrate, frozen 1/2 c. white whole-wheat flour 3/4 t. cinnamon pie crust: 2/3 c. canola oil 5 T. ice water 2 c. white whole-wheat flour 1/2 t. salt Directions: filling: In a large bowl, combine blueberries, apple juice concentrate, flour, and cinnamon. Mix together and […]

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 […]

Southwestern Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 lg. Onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (minced fine) 1 t. Olive oil 2 qts. tomatoes (canned and hand squeezed) 1 to 2 T. McKay’s Chicken Seasoning 2 c. water 2 15-oz. cans black beans (rinsed, drained) 1 16-oz. can kidney beans (rinsed, drained) 1 15-oz. can pinto beans (rinsed, drained) 1 c. corn […]

Western Black Bean Soup

Ingredients: 2 c. dry black beans 3 c. water 1 T. McKay’s Chicken-style Seasoning 1/4 c. Bacon-like Bits 1 T. Bakon yeast 1-1/2 c. sliced onion 1 c. sliced celery 2 cans green chilies, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 t. salt 3/4 t. cumin lemon slices Directions: Cook beans according to […]

Raisin Date Bread

Ingredients: 1 c. water (warm) 1/4 c. canola oil 1 t. salt 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. raisins 1/4 c. dates 1/4 c. water (cool) 1/4 c. oats (quick) 1 T. soy flour 1/4 c. water (very warm) 2 1/4 c. whole-wheat flour 1 T. gluten flour 1 T. yeast (active dry) Directions: […]

Oatburger

Ingredients: 3 c. water 1/4 c. soy sauce (or Bragg Liquid Aminos) 1 T. Dr. Bronner’s seasoning or 1 T. McKay’s Beef-Style seasoning 3 T. yeast flakes 1 t. sage 1 t. basil 1 t. Wright’s Hickory seasoning 1 t. garlic powder 1/2 T. onion powder 1/4 c. dry onion flakes or 1 onion, diced […]

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 […]