Recipezaar: Soy/Tofu,Lactose-free recipes

Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

Wed, 10 May 2006 18:17:53 -0400

Protein, veggies, Iron. What could be better and tastier? -- posted by Lani D

Vegan Tofu Cutlets

Mon, 15 May 2006 18:23:31 -0400

My husband and I have been trying to figure out a great way to cook tofu and we have never gotten it JUST right... until now! Here was the problem: we had always been cutting the tofu vertically (slicing it from the top), never horizontally (slicing it from the side) too, so it always was too thick, leaving it very squishy. Anyway, here is a sandwich base that tastes like it's awful for you.. and yet it isn't! Very little fat, fairly low calorie, very filling, and completely vegan. (by the way, in the prep work time, I did not include the tofu pressing, since it isn't active work) -- posted by The Dancing Soy Bean

Tofu French Toast

Tue, 16 May 2006 21:53:20 -0400

I haven't made these yet, but I'm interested in how they will turn out... -- posted by Elcowgirl

Vegetarian Stir Fry

Tue, 23 May 2006 12:27:22 -0400

from World's Healthiest Foods (whfoods.com) simple to make and healthy too -- posted by fawn512

Soy and Ginger Glazed Tofu

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:17:23 -0400

I love tofu...I like how it picks up the flavor of whatever sauce it's coated with. I especially liked this recipe where the tofu is browned a bit before having the sauce poured on top. This can be served warm or at room temperature. It would be a good addition to a bento box (Japanese boxed lunch). I found this gem in the Chicago Tribune, which attributes it to Ron Bilaro. -- posted by Hey Jude

Pumpkin Muffins [vegan]

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:26:01 -0400

"These are moist and fluffy, with a hint of molasses and warm spicy flavor. This recipes is for 6 jumbo muffins, if you want to make little muffins change the cooking time to 15-20 minutes." -taken from postpunkkitchen.com -- posted by Megannnnnnnn

Tofu With Eggplant (Aubergine) and Peppers

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:24:01 -0400

A scrumptious concoction of fresh vegetables and tofu, this traditional Vietnamese dish is excellent with earthy red wines such as our Domaine des Blagueurs Syrah Sirrah. (From the Wild Oats website) -- posted by tehparrot

Baked Tofu and Spinach

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:07:01 -0400

Modified from Conveniently Vegan. -- posted by Vegan Freak

Black Bean Lasagna Rolls (Oamc) (Ww)

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:39:32 -0400

These looked exquisite and tasted great! I needed to make a dish for a vegetarian, a person who is lactose intolerant, and two toddlers along with other guests who were none of the above. I messed around with a few recipes and came up with this one that pleased everyone. I was even asked for the recipe, and one person asked to take home the leftovers. The recipe is fairly flexible. You can also add 1 can of corn and/or 1 chopped bell pepper, or a small can of chopped green chilies (drained). You can also use regular cheese, regular lasagna noodles, and cottage or ricotta cheese for the tofu. -- posted by ShaGun

Easy Vegan Ravioli

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:22:56 -0400

This is a week day dish that tastes like you had the leisure of the weekend. The won-ton wrappers and ready made sauce make this dish go together quickly if your kitchen is organized and you work quickly. I made this dish after being unsatisfied with the texture and flavor of other vegan recipes we tried. Nothing really satisfied the pasta craving like I wanted. -- posted by vegan_sylph

Tofu Chocolate "ice Cream"

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:29:33 -0400

Don't knock it 'till you try it. -- posted by Vegan Freak

Tofu Crazy Chocolate Mousse

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:49:57 -0400

I got this recipe from my brother. My husband loved it and he won't eat anything that didn't have parents. You may have to adjust the splenda a little or use powdered sugar if you don't like splenda but that adds more calories. Prep time includes refridgeration. -- posted by smelly0610

Lemon & Ginger Tofu

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:08:07 -0400

From vegweb.com, posted by vegweb member carltelefunk@yahoo.co.uk. http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=10831.0 -- posted by Arwen Myers

Tofu Peach & Cream Smoothie

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:14:41 -0400

This is adapted from bodybreak. -- posted by Shirl (J) 831

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:09:46 -0400

From PCRM -- posted by Vegan Freak

Vegetarian Niku Jaga With Konjac

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 14:06:22 -0400

I got this recipe off a Japanese Cooking Show called Dosanko Cooking, which is the longest running cooking show in Asia and has won a Guinness Record. -- posted by tunasushi

Vegan Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:52:02 -0400

Vegetarian Cooking for Dummies. -- posted by Vegan Freak

Tofu Cutlets

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:42:20 -0400

This recipe is so quick and easy to make, yet it adds a wonderfully tasty protein to many of my vegetarian meals. Add some steamed brown rice and sauteed broccoli with garlic for a filling and delicious meal in minutes! -- posted by Chef #353771

Green Beans With Butternut Squash, Tofu and Maple Syrup Glaze

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:57:31 -0400

Great dish. A wonderful experience for your whole mouth, tastes even better served with salad and fresh crusty bread. My mother-in-law introduced it to me, and it is now one of my favourite dishes... It is from Crank's vegetarian cook book. -- posted by hungry vegan

Vegan Pineapple Tofu

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:28:21 -0400

A delicious vegan meal made with pineapple chunks, sweet and sour sauce, and tofu. -- posted by xDTC420

Orange Sesame Sauce (For Tofu or Seitan)

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:23:24 -0500

This recipe was made with the goal of reducing the calories in the typical sesame sauce. -- posted by Chef #369179

Tasty Tofu-Cado Rice Salad Wrap

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:40:34 -0500

This delicious wrap combines some healthy soy protein, brown rice and avocado for a satisfying meal. I made up this recipe this morning trying to make a healthy lunch for DH to take to work. -- posted by Chef #363779

Juice Muffins

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:50:25 -0500

Use whatever fruit juice you want to create delicious vegan muffins that have a hint of whatever flavour of juice you used. Juices such as raspberry and orange work best. -- posted by selfmadegirl

The Popular Kids Make Lettuce Wraps

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:02:09 -0500

I concocted this handy appetizer by combining ideas from a couple different recipes. The end result was so terrific that my friends (vegetarians and non) were recommending my own dish to me, unbeknownst to them! The tofu soaks up the chili and lime flavors, the veggies stay crunchy and tangy, and the lettuce wraps hold everything in a convenient, portable little package! Chili paste is easily found at an Asian market and it's well worth the hunt. If you can't get your hands on any, substitute with red chili flakes. -- posted by groovyrooby

Diz's Best Spinach Quiche Ever! (Vegan)

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:01:32 -0500

Okay, so I know the ingredient list and the directions seem really long, but let me assure you, it is not as difficult as it seems and it is oh so worth it! I served this quiche with a side of steamed cauliflower with a touch of vegan margarine. -- posted by ~DiZzY~

Baked Spinach Risotto

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:25:53 -0400

Super easy and tasty. It's a great way to get use leftover rice! -- posted by MeowMeow00

Atomic Girl's Vegetarian Chili

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:27:59 -0400

Simple, healthy, and delicious. Adjust heat level to your taste by adding more or less chili powder. -- posted by Atomic Girl Cooks!

Jerk Tofu

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:57:30 -0400

This is from www.theppk.com, a great vegan website full of awesome recipes! This got amazing reviews over there from a bunch of members, so I'm hoping to try it at some point! Lemme know if you try it and like it! -- posted by QueenQT26

Crunchy Chocolate Truffle Pie (Vegan-Friendly)

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:35:50 -0400

I was looking through some old Vegetarian Times magazines for inspiration the other day and I came across this luscious looking pie. Oh how I wish I could post the photo that was printed with it! I'm posting it here for safe-keeping because I am DEFINITELY going to want to make it soon. -- posted by chiclet

Vegan Lasagna

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:47:13 -0400

Vegan Lasagna, or at least dairy-free (depends on whether you use no-cook noodles or not). The "cheese" in this method is more for texture and flavor- I hate a really gooey lasagna. -- posted by D Rusak

Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches

Thu, 03 May 2007 18:03:50 -0400

I came up with this one morning and it's become one of my favorite breakfast foods. What's best is making this on a Sunday, having one sandwich, then taking the leftovers to work to reheat in the microwave every morning. -- posted by tendollarwine

Beans and Rice

Mon, 07 May 2007 13:13:17 -0400

This vegan recipe combines beans, rice, and tofu to make a yummy Hispanic dish. -- posted by Jaina & Potemkin

Chocolate Banana Shake (Vegan)

Wed, 09 May 2007 16:40:06 -0400

Looking for ways to use up some leftover silken tofu, I found a similar recipe on the Nasoya website. Decided to go ahead and adapt it to what was available and pleased enough with the result to share. This is a great option for vegans as well as those with an intolerance for dairy. (If you make this with plain soy, this treat is Core as there are no points for the cocoa powder.) -- posted by justcallmetoni

Crispy Tofu With Cilantro Tahini Dip

Thu, 10 May 2007 15:28:56 -0400

Another good appetizer from my vegetarian days that we're bringing back into our diet. See what you think. It actually works better using non-silken tofu, which is less likely to break up. -- posted by fluffernutter

Vegan Sausage Rigatoni

Wed, 23 May 2007 22:41:55 -0400

This is a variation of a recipe I got from the Kraft Foods website. It's sweet, hardy and really delicious! Sub the infused olive oil and red wine vinegar for sun-dried tomato vinaigrette if you can find a vegan one. -- posted by tendollarwine

Tofu Mock Cream Cheese

Tue, 29 May 2007 16:49:20 -0400

If you must live dairy-free and still love bagels here is something for you to try. I found this on a vegan website while looking for mock cream cheese to make smoked salmon spread with. I tried this and liked it! If you don't have cashew paste or cashew butter you can put about 1/2 cup of cashews in the food processor until they get like peanut butter... then measure out 3 1/2 Tbsp. for the recipe. Raw cashews would be better, but I used salted and roasted with no problem. -- posted by Some1sGrandma

Delicious Scramble

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:10:41 -0400

OUTSTANDING and very healthy! And it's even easy to prepare :) I like it served with baked potato wedges, tomato-cucumber-onion salad and ketchup... -- posted by Veganized

Potato Kartoffelkuchen Tofu

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:49:15 -0400

German Potato cakes without the eggs and the milk -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Tasty Tofu Steaks

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:21:38 -0400

This is my favorite marinate for tofu-steaks :) - hope you'll like it, too! -- posted by Veganized

Delicious Scrambled Tofu

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 14:55:24 -0400

I adapted this from a friend's recipe. My family requests this a lot for breakfast. Tastes great on toast or by itself. I LOVE avocado and find it tastes great sliced on toast with the scrambled tofu. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Vegan Phyllo Breakfast Pocket.

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:30:46 -0400

Nice vegan breakfast. (or whenever). -- posted by DropTool

Vegan Tofu Vegetable Loaf

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:13:16 -0400

Once again, a fantastic recipe from the Chicago Diner cook book. Is there anything they can't do? I did alter this a bit from the original and found it to have a lot more flavor. This is a great comfort food kind of meal, excellect on cold days with mashed potatoes and a dinner roll... or three. PS, the more spices and veggies you add, the better! Here's a great recipe for vegan gravy.. http://www.recipezaar.com/244337 -- posted by tendollarwine

Vegan Marinated Tofu Wraps W/Chipotle Mayo

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:28:31 -0400

I've been experimenting with wraps lately and this idea seemed really good. And it was! A tip for the mayo: make it the day before and don't add any extra chiles or adobo sauce until the next day after you've tasted it. It gets MUCH hotter after it sits for a day or two. -- posted by tendollarwine

Japanese Noodle Soup

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:46:33 -0400

One day I decided I would make a Japanese style meal. So I dug up anything in the kitchen that looked like it could be Japanese or Asian. This soup is the result of my "Japanese" ingredients. I'm really not sure if the ingredients are authentic Japanese ingredients (probably not) but that's as close as I could get. You can substitute vegetable broth for the water and bouillon. -- posted by Le Cuisinier Exquis

Vegan Spinach Dip (Tofu)

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:08:39 -0400

I LOVE spinach dip! Healthy alternative and fun way to eat tofu. I was going to make this today before posting this, but ran out of time. I'll give an update once I make it which if I can help it should be very soon! This is another one of my new recipes from Neva & Jim Brackett's 7 Secrets Cookbook to lose weight, lower cholesterol, and reverse diabetes. Cooking time does not include time needed for dip to chill which is 2-3 hours. Update: I know honey isn't vegan which is why I listed or sugar, but I personally don't mind using honey. So, if you want this meal to completely vegan for you, don't use honey. I did try this today and was happy to get that taste I'd been missing. :) -- posted by Enjolinfam

Tofu Cottage Cheese (Vegan)

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:36:11 -0400

Friends of mine make gave me this recipe and now I am so excited to try it! They use it mostly to make vegan lasagna, so we want to try it in place of the crumbled tofu in our recipe Recipe #238046 to see how it tastes. From the cookbook, The Best of Silver Hills Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine. The recipe says its great served on baked potatoes, in lasagna, or with rye bread. Cooking time doesn't include time to chill. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Healthy Tofu Mayonnaise

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:07:33 -0400

So much healthier for you and easy to make! Can also use with your favorite salads or use as a dip for fresh vegetables. To dress up this basic mayonnaise, simply add 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite seasoning in the blender along with the other ingredients. From the cookbook, The Best of Silver Hills Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine. Cooking time doesn't include time to chill. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Uzbekistan Stew - Vegan

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:23:56 -0400

I found this on veganfamily.co.uk and have altered it to suit our tastes. In fact the recipe is so flexible you can really make it your own! Time includes soaking the soya chunks or soya mince (t.v.p). -- posted by Tina and Dave

Baked Tofu With Braised Peppers and Onions

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:25:45 -0400

This is so tasty and healthy, and perfect for a Fall day. I have seen this recipe numerous places, including Vegetarian Times and a cook book I own. Not sure where it originated. I usually serve it with bread, but it would also be good with pasta, rice, or polenta. -- posted by Ameliahead

Vegan Marinade (Marinated Tofu)

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:48:51 -0500

I made this up cause it sounded good, and it was! Leftover marinade can be used as a salad dressing. -- posted by tendollarwine

Quinoa and Tvp Croquettes

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:35:23 -0500

These are so yummy! Serve them with your favorite sauce/dip (fruit chutney, tartar sauce, ketchup, etc). -- posted by Harry's Girl

Vegan Eggnog

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:35:59 -0500

This recipe is so good. I adapted it from a few different recipes. It's not real thick, but it's rich and creamy. -- posted by His daughter

Vegan Breakfast Casserole

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:50:03 -0500

I got the idea for this from a recipe in Vegan Planet, but I tweaked it quite a bit. You can either prepare this the day you eat it, or put it together the night before. If you do that, you'll want to let it come to room temp before baking it. Also, I was going to make some hashbrowns and mix it in with this, but I didn't have time. Just bake a potato, peel it, grate it, fry it in a pan with some veggie oil and layer it on top of the bread. My Chicago Diner gravy recipe goes really well with this. -- posted by tendollarwine

Baked Tempeh

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:26:49 -0500

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food. It is a fermented food made by the controlled fermentation of cooked soybeans with a Rhizopus mold. The tempeh fermentation by the Rhizopus mold binds the soybeans into a compact white cake. People can cook tempeh in a variety of ways, but most Indonesians bake it with a little oil and salt like in this recipe. Tempeh is a great source of protein. -- posted by Chef #683770

Punchy Korean Style Mapo Tofu

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:30:56 -0500

This is a simple and extremely flavorful tofu and beef dish that goes well over a bed of rice. The good thing about this recipe is the flexibility in the amount of ingredients needed. If you prefer less meat, go for it. If you prefer more sauce, it's up to you. There are no hard and fast rules, except perhaps not to use too much oyster sauce. -- posted by olivejuice

Healthy Soft Molasses Cookies

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:16:22 -0500

This is a combo of several recipes that I made up to get a recipe a bit healthier, super soft, and vegan. -- posted by LightLisha

Super Pancakes

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:22:07 -0500

this is an adaptation I am working on. I want a low-carb, high protein, high fiber, vegan pancake. My sister is doing body-for-life and I am getting back into weight training/ bodybuilding diet food so I need some new cheap fuel. Any suggestions are welcome, this is a work in progress. -- posted by LightLisha

Okara "crab" Cakes

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:05:21 -0500

This recipe comes from Fatfree Vegan Kitchen. I was looking for recipes to use Okara after I received my soymilk maker and this is one that I found. Use a food processor to chop of the vegetables quickly. I've also let the mixture rest overnight with no problems. Prep time includes the 10 minutes to rest the mixture. Now, you won't mistake these patties for real Maryland Crab Cakes by any means. But, if you're looking for something a little different, you may find these are a good option. -- posted by Ms*Bindy

Teriyaki Tofu

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:27:05 -0500

This is a simple grilled tofu dish my mother and I came up with together. Oil can be reduced or left out to lighten this up. -- posted by vigilant20

Vegan Spanakopita Triangles

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:24:47 -0500

I made this up and it's fantastic! Very time-consuming, but well worth the effort. (When I say here to bathe the spinach, I mean fill your sink with cold water and shake the spinach in there for a while to get the sand off the leaves.) -- posted by tendollarwine

Jake's Scrambled "eggs"

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:41:33 -0500

This tofu scramble is my favorite breakfast. It's quick, easy, and perfectly seasoned for eating alone or on a sandwich. Originally published by user submission at VegWeb. -- posted by vigilant20

Easy Tofu Fillet Sandwich With Tartar Sauce

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:44:39 -0500

Vegan fish sandwich analogue. I originally saw it published by user submission at vegweb. -- posted by vigilant20

"cheesy" Vegan Lasagna

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:12:13 -0500

This is one of the first dishes I served company when I became vegetarian. Everyone was astonished that this cheesy tasting lasagna didn't have any cheese in it! I originally saw this recipe published by user submission at vegweb. -- posted by vigilant20

Easy and Healthy Dark Chocolate Mousse

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:54:25 -0500

From Fitness Magazine,this dessert created by Ellie Krieger is heart healthy and delicious...you won't even know the tofu's in it! The cook time is chill time. -- posted by ~Jen~

Braised Tofu Skin

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:25:17 -0500

Had this at a Chinese place and it was great! Tofu skin has a chicken-y texture and takes on the flavor of the sauce. Meatless and marvelous and vegan. -- posted by fluffernutter

Vegan Tofu and Corn Chowder

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:24:21 -0500

Creamy and satisfying you'd never know this chowder is vegan! It tastes like it's creamy, full fat, non-vegan cousins, but is much lower in calories due to it's use of soymilk in place of heavy whipping cream. Serve along with some nice crusty bread and salad for a wonderful and tasty meal. This also packs well in a thermos to take to the office or school. -- posted by grumblebee

Edamame Lo Mein

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:05:44 -0400

Recently, this is my favorite easy dinner. I like to make a large batch and eat the leftovers for lunch all week. It's good hot or cold! This is a mixture between a recipe I found in the local newspaper and one from Alex Jamieson's The Great American Detox Diet. It can easily be adapted to whatever's in your veggie drawer. -- posted by Prose

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:33:57 -0400

Easy and tasty! Great with berries. My daughter is allergic to cow's milk, this is one of her favorite dessert! -- posted by Chef #730745

Chocolate Tofu Pudding

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:58:21 -0400

This recipe is from TOH Cooking for 2, Winter 2008. My mother is lactose intolerant and I was looking for a way to give her a sweet treat. This fit the bill nicely. This is my spin. -- posted by Snicklefritzie

Yummy Sauce

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:53:10 -0400

This is as close as it gets to Café Yumms® original Yumm Sauce®. I have eaten many yummy bowls over the years and Ive tried to dissect the flavors of the sauce and come up with a recipe thats close, and here it is. This sauce is egg free, dairy free, gluten free and sugar free. If you have nut allergies I suggest you stay away, sorry. This sauce is great with rice and beans, pasta, a topping for chili and basting for chicken on the grill. Use your imagination, it tastes darn good with almost everythingenjoy. -- posted by MalySheff

Picante Tofu Scramble

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:36:34 -0400

I love scrambled tofu and this is a new recipe I'm dying to try. Only slightly modified. Found on Micheff Sisters cooking show titled "Breakfast with Mom." If you use water-packed tofu, make sure to drain it and squeeze the liquid out with paper towels ahead. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Savory Tofu and Vegetables over Tomato Couscous

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:18:17 -0400

A vegetarian couscous recipe I found in Vegetarian Times. I haven't had couscous with tofu or artichoke hearts before, so I'm interested in trying this. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Vegan Hot Spiced Milk

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:05:22 -0400

From The Vegan Sourcebook by Joanne Stepaniak. This is a great alternative to hot cocoa when you want something sweet and warm. It's super easy to make. -- posted by VegSocialWorker

Creamy Ranch Dressing - Vegan

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:32:42 -0400

This really turned out great. It does get quite thick in the fridge. To use on salad I simply added a couple of spoonfuls to chopped romaine lettuce, and then tossed to coat the leaves evenly, much like a thick Caesar salad dressing. Because it gets so nice and thick, I think this would be a great dip for raw veggies, chips or pitas. For a creamier dressing, soak cashews in water for about an hour. -- posted by Kozmic Blues

Spicy Tempeh and Broccoli Rabe With Rotelli

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:06:48 -0400

One of my absolute favorite vegan dishes that is reminiscent of the Italian dish with sausage. Any shape pasta will work, but I've found that the spiral shaped works best. I have also made this with just spinach or regular broccoli in place of the broccoli rabe. -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Grilled Tempeh Sandwiches from Dr. Weil

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:49:49 -0400

From the book "8 Weeks to Optimal Health". I have not made it yet. Posting for safekeeping. Dr Weil says: "Tempeh is a fermented-soybean product, a staple food of Indonesia, with a meaty texture and a bland flavor. You will find packages of it refrigerated or frozen in health-food stores." ETA: Well I tried it. I would say it is for die-hard tempeh fans. I had never tried it before and I will try it another way but probably not this way again. -- posted by Chef Tweaker

Vegetable Stir-Fry With Tofu

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:52:41 -0400

Recipe from "8 Weeks to Optimal Health" by Dr. Andrew Weil Posted here for safekeeping. Cooking and prep times are approximate. Dr Weil's note: Baked, pressed tofu is available refrigerated in health-food stores and Asian grocery stores. ETA: I made this tonight. Sorry, I didn't time the prep. Lots of chopping of course. I used PAM instead of oil in my well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and didn't miss it. I found the flavoring mixture tasty but it stayed runny. You could either add it earlier in the stir-frying to see if it cooks down or add some cornstarch. I got 4 generous servings out of it and served it with Tom Ka (thai) soup and jasmine rice. -- posted by Chef Tweaker

Easy Vegan Cottage Cheese

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:54:55 -0400

You couldn't fool anybody that this is the "real" thing, but it is definitely tasty, especially if you haven't had dairy in a while. I like it as a dip for potato chips. It's also great on crackers or tomato slices. It's a hodgepodge of recipes I found on the internet. Silken tofu is the kind that comes in the little aseptic box, often found on the shelf in the health-food section or refrigerated in the produce section at your local grocery store. -- posted by Prose

Curried "chicken" Salad

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:21:03 -0400

My girlfriend modified this vegan chicken salad recipe from Robin Robertson's "Vegan Planet" by using tofu instead of tempeh. Can easily be made more accessible to non-vegans by using ordinary mayonnaise. I imagine this would be great with actual chicken in it as well in place of the tofu. We serve this in pita pockets. -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Vegetarian (Or Not) Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:33:59 -0400

Lovely recipe for Autumn! I got the idea from an old cookbook I looked through at a Cottage we rented during the Summer. I couldn't remember the recipe completely, but this is what I came up with tonight and I think it's a keeper! -- posted by Nikoma

Vegan Buffalo "chicken" Soup

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:54:55 -0500

I know it sounds weird, but it's absolutely delicious, and quite comforting on a fall or winter day. I had made a Buffalo Chicken Soup a long time ago, and started craving that recently, so I decided to "veganize" it. My husband said it tasted really close to the "real" thing. I'm proud of myself. -- posted by Prose

Easy & Delicious Vegan Pitas

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:07:04 -0500

This is a delicious and easy to make recipe for completely vegan pitas. Even those who are non-vegans, vegetarians, and vegans will enjoy this tasty and healthy recipe. This is a very basic recipe, and other vegetables (mushrooms, green peppers, tomato, onion) can be added for extra flavor, depending on what you like. You can also use whatever kind or flavor of salsa you prefer. -- posted by SnowBeetle

Vanilla-Almond Tofu Cream

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:25:03 -0500

Use as icing for cakes or cupcakes, or as a dip for fruit. So creamy and delicious, nobody will believe you if you tell them it has tofu in it! Adapted from Alex Jamieson's The Great American Detox Diet. You can use maple syrup, brown rice syrup, or any other sweet syrup in place of the agave nectar. -- posted by Prose

Vegan Chilli

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:58:31 -0500

I make a batch of this every Sunday. Its just from my brain, pretty standard affair. You can serve this how you like. It makes about 1200g. I have 100g in a tortilla wrap for breakfast each day, which covers me up until Saturday morning. Add anything you like guacamole, spinach anything you like. -- posted by Kirien

Ma Po Tofu With Spinach

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:18:51 -0500

Cubes of silken tofu simmered in a spicy sauce, with pork and spinach. This is my favorite, so I usually make a double recipe! -- posted by vitaminz

Stuffed Shells With Tofu

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:11:05 -0500

Vegan Option to Traditional Stuffed Shells -- posted by Where's Mine?

Real Vegan Yoghurt Cheese

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:06:28 -0500

Unlike most types of vegan cheese this is real cheese. At least it's made just like the same kind of dairy cheese would be made. It is quite low in fat and has a texture like low-fat cream cheese. The taste is also similar though not very tangy so you might like to add some lemon juice to the cheese. Make sure you use real soya yoghurt made from live cultures as it might not otherwise work. If you would like a savoury cheese, it's usually all right to use sweetened yoghurt and add salt afterwards, but don't use a flavoured variety (like vanilla). Of course you can also make sweet versions of the cheese to use in frostings and desserts or just as a sweet spread. I've heard that real oat yoghurt is also available and I'm sure this recipe would work with that as well. -- posted by Goldcrest

Very Berry Delight (Non Dairy!)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:10:54 -0500

This delicious pairing of chocolate and berries comes from the World's Healthiest Foods site. The silken tofu gives the chocolate a creamy texture without using heavy cream, making this a heathful alternative to most dessert recipes. NOTE: Cook time includes prep for the pudding and the berries; Prep time is the time to chill the prepared pudding. ALSO, if you use frozen berries, thaw and drain well before adding. You may want to save the juice from the thawed berries, and drizzle it over the top for extra flavor and nutrition. -- posted by Lynne the Pirate Queen

Tofu Tikka Masala

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:47:13 -0400

A delicious vegan take on the meaty Indian dish. About medium spicy---adjust to suit your taste. Adapted (simplified) from Vegetarian Journal, Issue One, 2008. Cooking time includes marinating time. -- posted by Prose

Scrambled Tofu Pasta

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:45:44 -0400

This came about when I was preparing some scrambled tofu and remembered that I had a lot of cooked pasta in the fridge so I decided serve the tofu with pasta instead of bread toast. Amounts are approximate as I didn't measure, and cooking time doesn't include time for cooking the pasta. You can vary the recipe by adding other spices, herbs or vegetables; I just used what was at hand. -- posted by Goldcrest

Tofu Burgers

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:24:35 -0400

Good served on a bun with lettuce, tomato etc. May be reheated in the oven the next day if any are left over. Note the seasonings are approximate. -- posted by Jeri Roth Lande

Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Pudding

Wed, 20 May 2009 02:25:00 -0400

This is a fairly low-fat, low-calorie, low-carb recipe. It's safe for Phase 2 of the HcG / Simeons / Trudeau protocol. If you want it more natural tasting, switch out the calorie-free sweetener for sugar and the light tofu for regular tofu. -- posted by cooledskin

Dairy-Free Pizza Casserole

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:13:02 -0400

We get together with friends every week for dinner and one of them doesn't eat dairy. This recipe is based on Rosemary Black's "Make-Ahead Pizza Casserole" from the April 2009 issue of Parenting magazine. -- posted by Blue_Milkshake

Delicious Tofu Banana Nut Pancakes!

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:20:31 -0400

I'm a strict vegetarian and borderline vegan so I love breakfast foods. But I'm always looking for ways to get the most protein out of every meal. This recipe combines delectable banana walnut pancakes with some tofu for the protein and you can't taste the difference! Get all the health benefits with a delicious flavor! Enjoy and please comment! (You can try apple cinnamon or blueberry almond too if you wish =) ) -- posted by vegi3wond3r

Tofu Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:10:43 -0400

I am fully aware this sounds gross but it's really not. it's good for kids and just sweet enough that they enjoy it -- posted by GingerlyJ

Healthy Caesar Dressing

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:28:34 -0400

a great tasting alternative to traditional Caesar dressing. Guilt free and safe for kids too. My own version modified from several recipes that weren't 'quite right'. -- posted by Sugarledge

Somen, Tofu and Vegetables in Miso Broth

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:18 -0500

This recipe came into being one night when trying to use up the last of my somen. Easy and quick to fix, very little clean up time too! For those that don't like tofu, use a firm tofu that has been frozen at least 24hrs and then thawed (this will give the tofu a more "chewy/meaty" texture). Also, if you don't have chili oil, use a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper instead. -- posted by blueyedwineaux

Vegan Manicotti

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:01:36 -0500

Found this recipe on vegweb.com and it looks delicious! I love any sort of substitution I can get for cheese (since my finance is lactose intolerant!). -- posted by Chef #1294045

Wilted Asian Greens

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:41:42 -0500

A Vegan offering that will satisfy every taste in the house. The Asian flair along with the healthy foundation of this recipe has made this a regular meal in our household. -- posted by ExecutiveCook

Baked Pasta With Tofu Cheese (Vegan)

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:57:16 -0500

More vegan comfort food! I modified this recipe from the Whole Foods Web site. In place of (or in addition to) the mushrooms try black olives, vegetarian pepperoni slices, bell peppers, artichoke hearts...whatever you wish. Works well with gluten-free pasta. Serve with salad and garlic bread. -- posted by Prose