One pan. Tons of veggies. Feeds a crowd. Great for any meal. Anti-oxidant powerhouse. This sheet pan veggie frittata ticks all the boxes. Mix everything together in a bowl, pour into a sheet pan and bake. 20 minutes later, you’re ready to eat!
Category: “On the Go” Lunches
30 Seconds to peel a dozen hard-boiled eggs
Although this year, it might not be in the budget to be making a dozen hard boiled eggs but even if you’re only making a few eggs, try this foolproof, easy peel method. This magical tip for cooking hard boiled eggs results in shells that fall off like an unzipped jacket. Thank you to Cook’s…
Caprese Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese
This is my first post in a series of higher protein breakfast options. Protein at breakfast can be extremely helpful for setting the calorie tone of the day. You’ll be less likely to crave that mid-morning donut if you start out with a dose of AM protein. Balancing the protein with high fiber carbohydrates and…
Tofu Pizza
A quick and simple version of pizza with no crust in sight! Tofu steps in as the pizza base. It’s a wonderful way to introduce tofu to those skeptical of soy because it has all the familiar flavors of pizza. And, it’s ready to eat in under 10 minutes.
Grilled Cheese Tofu
If you’re skeptical of tofu or just need a new recipe, this one’s for you! It couldn’t be easier with only 4 ingredients. Simply pop the tofu under a broiler. But what really makes this special is the egg and parmesan mixture that is placed on top of the tofu. Once under the broiler, the…
Shredded Tofu Stir Fry with Shitake Mushrooms
Sometimes changing the texture of a food can transform an entire recipe. This brilliant idea of shredding tofu from Melissa Clarke at the NYTimes completely changes the way you’ll think about tofu. Shredding it allows the tofu to absorb more flavor and get coated in the sauce. It’s deliciously combined with umami rich shitake mushrooms…
Baked Tofu with any sauce you have in the fridge
Firm or extra firm tofu is an absorbent blank canvas of protein, ready to soak up any flavor you introduce. One of the simplest ways to use tofu is to cover it with your favorite sauce or dressing then bake it in a hot oven. To help the tofu take on a firmer texture, press…
Tofu Pizza
A quick and simple version of pizza with no crust in sight! Tofu steps in as the pizza base. It’s a wonderful way to introduce tofu to those skeptical of soy because it has all the familiar flavors of pizza. And, it’s ready to eat in under 10 minutes.
Pan-Seared Tofu with a Sweet and Sour Sticky Glaze
Firm tofu gets coated in cornstarch then pan-seared until browned on both sides. The sweet and sour sauce is added to the seared tofu and as it sizzles in the hot pan, creating a thick, glossy glaze that adheres to the tofu. This is a fast and easy way to make intensely flavorful tofu. If…
Eggless Egg Salad
I love eggs and there is no reason why they can’t be part of a heart healthy meal plan but if you are vegan or simply don’t like eggs, try tofu as a substitute the next time you make egg salad. Crumbled tofu has just the right hard boiled egg-like texture and when mixed with…
Smoked Trout with Red Pepper Jam, Lemon and Fresh Dill
I discovered tinned smoked trout at Trader Joes and I will never go back to canned tuna fish. These meaty fillets are packed in a tin so they can be kept in your pantry for quick, easy, weeknight meals. For those of you not sure about the strong flavor of tinned fish like sardines and…
Harissa Scrambled Tofu with Cucumber Salad
I was thrilled to discover Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple. The recipes in this book are designed to keep the ingredient lists short and cooking techniques simple. This recipe is a vegetarian twist on scrambled eggs. As he mentions in the recipe, double or triple the harissa onions because they keep in the fridge for…