In this video, Bhavna demonstrates that it’s as easy to get a crispy texture on tofu by baking as well as by frying the tofu. Her technique is important for those who want to avoid the added fat in their meal that comes from frying food. I’m sure her batter and breading technique can be used in many other recipes. Both the the fried and baked tofu nuggets look delicious. The baked tofu nuggets definitely have less fat in them. Let’s try her recipe. Continue reading
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Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta by Trisha Yearwood with Garth Brooks
Dairy ricotta cheese is a common ingredient in lasagna. In this video, watch Trish Yearwood and Garth Brooks prepare and enjoy a homemade non dairy “ricotta cheese” in a lasagna with black beans. Garth likes this version of ricotta cheese better than the dairy version. Here is another example of friends, a beautiful couple, cooking and enjoying a delicious and healthy meal together. Continue reading
Spinach and Artichoke Dip by Chloe Choscorelli
This is a great appetizer video recipe demo by Chloe Choscorelli with her friend, Roberto Martin. The recipe contains healthy ingredients and is easy to make. Both Chloe and Roberto are chefs. You can see how much fun they have cooking together.
I’ve ordered a similar dish as an appetizer when dining out. It’s delicious. Try making it to enjoy with your family and friends. Continue reading
Tofu Breakfast Scramble by Julie Hanson
In this video, Julie shows it is very easy to cook a tofu scramble. This meal is a healthy, nutritious and safe alternative to an unhealthy traditional egg scramble. Any number of different spices and filings could be added to the tofu scramble. Turmeric is a popular addition. It turns the tofu scramble yellow, helping it look like a traditional egg scramble. Turmeric is also an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient. It should probably be included in all tofu scramble, omelette and frittata recipes. Continue reading
Tofu Omelette by Bhavna
Bhavna demonstrates how to make an eggless omelette using tofu. Her batter recipe and preparation technique yields a very nice omelette. It’s simple and delicious. Try it. Continue reading
Comparisons: tofu to tempeh to seitan
Many non vegetarians are unfamiliar with these excellent protein sources. Continue reading
How to make Quinoa Sushi Rolls by Leigh-Chantelle
Do you need to make special sushi rice to make sushi rolls? Not necessarily. In this video, Leigh-Chantelle of Viva la Vegan shows how to make sushi rolls, or probably better called “nori rolls” with quinoa and brown rice instead of typical sushi rice. Continue reading
How to make Scrambled Tofu by Leigh-Chantelle
Here is a simple method to use tofu as an egg replacement for a “scrambled egg” breakfast. Leigh-Chantelle from vivalavegan.net shows us how to make a delicious and healthy alternative to scrambled eggs. Continue reading
Vidalia Onion Dip by Jennifer Booker
This video shows a very simple recipe for making a delicious onion dip. Chef Jennifer Booker of YourResidentGourmet.net, uses sweet vadalia onions, sour cream, and a few other spices to make this dip. Continue reading
Tomato and Feta Pie by Maria Reina
This video on the eHow Food channel shows a tasty recipe for a tomato, feta and spinach tart by personal chef, Maria Reina of Bella Cucina Maria. It looks like a good candidate for some simple makeover techniques that we can use to try and reduce the fat content of this recipe even further. Continue reading