Spring Challenge Day 15- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 4 Ounces firm organic tofu 3 Tablespoons organic peanut butter 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt 1/2 tsp umeboshi vinegar 1/4 Cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoon maple sugar 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Cup dairy-free grain sweetened chocolate chips 1 Teaspoon canola oil Mini foil baking cups as molds Bring a pot of […]

Spring Challenge Day 14- Tofu Sour Cream

Tofu Sour Cream 1 Pound soft tofu 6 Tablespoons sunflower oil 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Scallions white parts only 11/2-2 Tablespoons umeboshi vinegar 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor and serve with burritos, tacos, or any other dish that deserves it. -So good we were putting […]

Spring Challenge Day 13- Lisa’s Mango Laasi

Lisa’s Mango Laasi 1 Mango, pitted and chopped 1 Cup soy milk(unsweetened) 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla 1/2 Teaspoon ground cardamom 1 Tablespoon maple syrup Blend all ingredients together. Yum!   – We used almond milk because we were out of soy milk. Also the kids didn’t like the smell of cardamom so we omitted it. What a nice […]

Spring Challenge Day 12- Tofu “Egg” Salad

Tofu “Egg” Salad 1 Pound firm or extra-firm tofu 1/2 Cup Tofu mayonnaise 1/4 Cup tahini 1/4 Cup minced red onion 1/4 Cup minced dill pickles 1 Tablespoon umeboshi vinegar 1 Tablespoon organic dijon mustard 1 Teaspoon shoyu 1/2 Teaspoon mirin 1/2 Teaspoon tumeric 1/8Teaspoon black pepper (optional) Boil the tofu for 5 minutes to […]

Spring Challenge day 11- Christina’s Chickenless Chicken Salad

Christina’s Chickenless Chicken Salad 1 Pound extra-firm tofu Shoyu Spring water 3 Celery stalks, diced 1 Small red onion, diced 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, seeded and diced 1 Teaspoon each basil, sage, rosemary, oregano 2 Teaspoons paprika 1-1 1/2 Cup Tofu Mayo Preheat oven to 400o. Lightly oil a […]

Spring Challenge Day 10- Seitan Stew

Seitan Stew 1-2 Cups seitan, cut into big bite sized chunks 3 Cloves garlic, cut into small pieces 1 Medium onion, cut into thick wedges 2 Carrots, cut into large diagonal chunks 1 Stalk burdock,, sliced on a thin diagonal 1 Cup Brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 Stalk celery, cut on a thin diagonal Spring water […]

Spring Challenge- Filling In Some Blanks

So how’s it going so far? What has been your favorite recipe? I just LOVE The Hip Chicks Guide To Macrobiotics. Did you know you can get it in audio?!! Here are some definitions of some products that you may want more info on. Flame Deflector – see here.. Mirin-  See here .. If in Charlottetown you can […]

Spring Challenge Day 9- Tempeh Burritos

The next group of recipes are under the catagory of conversion!   Tempeh Burritos 1- 8oz Package tempeh 2 Cups water 1/2 Cup shoyu 3 Tablespoons mirin 1 Dash brown rice vinegar Toasted sesame oil or light sesame oil 1 Small onion diced 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon chili pwder 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder Whole wheat tortillas […]

Spring Challenge Day 8- Kasha And Cabbage

Kasha And Cabbage 2 Cups spring water 1 Pinch sea salt 1 Cup roasted buckwheat 2 Tablespoons sesame oil 1 Cup diced onion 2 Cups red cabbage, in large dices 1 Tablespoon umeboshi vinegar 1 Teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 Cup sauerkraut juice 1/2 Cup chopped parsley   Bring water and salt to a boil. Add […]

Spring Challenge Day 7- Millet Mashed “Potatoes” With Mushroom Gravy

Millet Mashed “Potatoes” With Mushroom Gravy 1 Cup millet, washed 3 Cups water 2 Cups cauliflower, in small florets or medium-sized chunks Pinch of sea salt Gravy Toasted sesame oil 1 Medium onion, diced Pinch of sea salt 12 White button mushrooms or 8 shiitake or 6 dried shiitake About 2 cups spring water 1/4 […]