January 9, 2008

Tofu Meatloaf

~Meatloaf can be colorful as well as a conversation piece.~

24 ounces (600g) tofu

1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 egg white, beaten (reserve egg yolk)

1 pound (450g) lean ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 slices whole-wheat bread

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons snipped parsley

3 tablespoons green peas, cooked

2/3 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

Instructions:

1. Crumble bread into pieces and soak in 2 tablespoons milk.

2. Beat tofu with hand mixer and add 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

3. Beat 1 egg white.

4. Add beaten egg to tofu. Mix well.

5. Add 1 tablespoon cooked peas.

6. Mix ground beef, chopped onions, parsley, 1 egg plus one egg yolk, breads, 2 tablespoons peas, ground nutmeg and 2/3 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

7. Coat bottom of meatloaf pan with thin film of oil. Dust with flour. Place half the meat mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour on every meat.

8. Spread all tofu mixture evenly over the meat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour and top with remaining meat mixture. Bake in 350 degrees oven uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick or folk inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with tomato slices or baked potatoes.

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Tofu Teriyaki

~Serve with roast chicken or serve with crackers as cocktail snack.~

12 ounces (300g) tofu, pressed, well drained

Teriyaki Sauce; mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Mirin, Sake or white wine

1 tablespoon oil

Instructions:

1. Cut tofu into 8 pieces, 1/2-inch (1.2cm) thick. Arrange then tofu in a shallow pan. Pour Teriyaki sauce over marinate fro 15 minutes.

2. Heat oil in skillet. Add tofu and fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and serve on plate.

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Poached Egg

~Sprinkled with soy sauce or salt and pepper. Perfect to add to your breakfast menu.~

12 ounces(300g) tofu, well drained

1 egg yolk

Instructions:

1. Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons tofu from the center to make a hole.

2. Break egg without breaking yolk and seperate egg white and yolk.

3. Place egg yolk into the hole. Cook tofu with 1/2 cup water in a skillet, covered with lid.

You could also use a slow cooker for this. A slow cooker is a countertop electrical home appliance that is used to cook stews and other dishes containing water at relatively low temperatures, with correspondingly long cooking times (several hours). Many recipes simply call for the ingredients to be put in the cooker with little preparation. The slow cooker can then safely be left to run unattended, making it a convenient cooking method.

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January 7, 2008

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

~Great for lunch served with milk or fruit juice.~


12 ounces (300g) tofu, well pressed, well drained

2 tablespoons flour

4 sliced cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

ketchup, mustard, parsley

Instructions:

1. Cut tofu into 8 1/2-inch thick slices.

2. Coat both sides of tofu with flour. In a 10-inch skillet, melt margarine over low heat. Add in sliced tofu. Saute tofu until golden brown.

3. Fold four cheese slices and place on top of four tofu slices. Cover with other pieces of tofu. Grill till lightly brown or cheese melt. Serve with ketchup if desired.

This couldn’t have been more than the ordinary yet what it takes is your heartfelt desire to make something new out of every food you come across with. Sooner or later you may find yourself preparing like a chef in a banquet facility in San Diego, CA!

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Breakfast Cereal-Banana Dessert

~With a glass of milk and sugar, you’re all set for a meal.~

1 cup breakfast cereal

1 banana, sliced

6 ounces (150g) tofu, well drained

½ cup raisins (optional)

milk and sugar

Instructions:

1. Cut tofu into ¼-inch cubes. Pour breakfast cereals in individual bowl.

2. Arrange sliced banana and tofu over breakfast cereal. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Best served with milk and sugar.

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