101 Things to Do with Tofu

by Donna Kelly, Anne Tegtmeier

Overview

101 Things to Do with Tofu

Donna Kelly and Anne Tegtmeier

101 goes vegetarian! 101 Things to Do with Tofu makes being vegetarian even easier, with simple recipes, fast meal solutions, and healthy fare that is sure to please even the pickiest palate. These recipes will make your mouth water-and they all feature healthy tofu as a main ingredient! Give this valuable and versatile protein source a shot in your kitchen with recipes such as Butternut Squash Soup, Tofu Hummus, Healthy Mac 'n' Cheese, Tofu Sloppy Joes, Sublime Spinach Lasagna, Thai Coconut Curry, Tripleberry Tarts, Classic Cheesecake, and Lemon Raspberry Tiramisu.

Tofu is the only complete protein food source in the plant kingdom!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423601111
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	02/01/2007
Series:	101 Things to Do Series
Edition description:	Spiral
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.37(d)
Age Range:	16 Years

About the Author

Donna Kelly is the author of several cookbooks, including French Toast, 101 Things To Do With a Tortilla, 101 Things To Do With Chicken, 101 Things To Do With Tofu, 101 Things To Do with Canned Soup, and 101 Things To Do With a Toaster Oven. She lives in Provo, Utah.

Anne Tegtmeier has spent most of her life as a modern dancer. After growing up in Colorado, she graduated magna cum laude from the Boston Conservatory, where she received her BFA in dance. Since 2001, she has also worked as a licensed massage therapist. Anne has spent many years as a vegetarian and is a passionate amateur cook.

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Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

8 ounces silken tofu

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach

1 jar (7.5 ounces) marinated artichokes, drained and chopped

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Blend tofu with lemon juice and cream cheese in food processor or blender until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top as a garnish, if desired. Bake in an 8-inch pie pan for 50-60 minutes, or until bubbly and browned. Let cool slightly and serve warm with bagel crisps, pita chips, or thin slices of toasted French bread.

Caesar Salad Dressing

1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

16 ounces silken tofu

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon each salt and coarse black pepper

Pulse cheese and garlic in food processor or blender. Add vinegar, Worcestershire, and mustard; blend until combined. Add tofu, olive oil, salt and pepper; blend until smooth. More olive oil may be added to adjust consistency. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Table of Contents

Helpful Hints 9

Appetizers

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip 12 o Layered Goat Cheese Torte 13 o Vegan Pizza Bites 14 o Tofu Hummus 15 o Veggie Potstickers 16 o Savory Seasonings Cheesecake 17 o Sun-Dried Tomato Spread 18 o Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms 19 o Sesame Soy Squares 20 o Vegetarian Pate 21

Sauces, Dressings & Spreads

Tofu Mayonnaise 24 o Caesar Salad Dressing 25 o Cucumber Dill Dressing 26 o Easy Creamy Italian Dressing 27 o Easy Ranch Dressing 28 o Alfredo Sauce 29 o Tangy Thai Peanut Dip 30 o Healthy Hollandaise Sauce 31

Soups & Salads

Tomato Onion Chowder 34 o Hot & Sour Soup 35 o Broccoli Cheddar Soup 36 o African Peanut Soup 37 o Ultimate Veggie Chili 38 o Vegetarian Goulash 39 o Vegan Gumbo 40 o Creamy Mushroom Soup 41 o Butternut Squash Soup 42 o Waldorf Salad 43 o Broccoli Madness Salad 44 o Layered Fiesta Chopped Salad 45 o Mock Chicken Salad 46 o Eggless Salad 47 o Creamy Pasta Salad 48

Breakfast

Simple Tofu Scramble 50 o Breakfast Burritos 51 o Confetti Hash Brown Casserole 52 o Upside-Down Skillet Cake 53 o Tex-Mex Migas 54 o Any Fruit Quick Bread 55 o Smoothies 56 o Apple Streusel Coffee Cake 57 o Tofu Benedict 58 o Mix 'n' Match Muffins 59 o Vegan French Toast 60

Kids' Favorites

Healthy Mac 'n' Cheese 62 o Tofu Toes 63 o Tofu Sloppy Joes 64 o Nutterballs 65 o Fluffy Peanut Butter Spread 66 o Hi-Pro-Tatoes 67 o Snack Parfaits 68

Main Dishes

Tofu Filets 70 o Ground Tofu Filling 71 o Homemade Veggie Burgers 72 o Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells 73 o Tricolor Quiche 74 o Cheese Fondue 75 o Festive Crescent Wreath 76 o Veggie Calzone 77 o Mushroom Strudel 78 o Roasted Vegetable Layered Casserole 79 o Italian-Style "Meat Loaf" 80 o Veggie Stir-Fry 81 o Tofu Mini Potpies 82
o Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie 83 o Tofu Tamale Pie 84 o Tofu Stroganoff 85 o Sublime Spinach Lasagna 86 o Tofu Parmigiana 87 o Tofu Sandwiches 88 o Chicken-Fried Tofu Triangles 90 o Cheatballs 91

International Entrees

Thai Coconut Curry 94 o Tofu Tikka Masala 95 o Spanakopita Triangles 96 o Tofu Piccata 97 o Sweet & Sour Soy 98 o Tofu Fried Rice 99 o Stromboli Roll 100 o Vegan Palak Paneer 101 o Vegetarian Paella 102 o Black Bean Enchiladas 103 o Tofu Cacciatore 104 o Vegetarian Pad Thai 105

Desserts

Tripleberry Tarts 108 o Rebirth by Chocolate 109 o Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Pie 110 o Gooey Spice Bars 111 o Peanut Butter Cup 112 o Creamy Cookie Pie 113 o Raspberry Delight 114 o Tofu Pumpkin Pie 115 o Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding 116 o Classic Cheesefake 117 o Chocolate Cheesefake 118 o Lemon Custard Cups 119 o Coconut Almond Bars 120 o Creme Brulee 121 o Tofu Ice Cream Desserts 122 o Lemon Raspberry Tiramisu 123 o World's Healthiest Brownies 124 o Dessert Pizza 125