My homemade smoked tofu recipe is one of my all-time favorite ways to use tofu. It is also one of the most-read recipes on the blog, and for a good reason, it is delicious!
For years I have been experimenting with different ways to use smoked tofu after I cook up a big batch in smoker on the patio. I have two favorite ways to use it in recipes. Continue reading
The end of tomato season is just about here for my garden, which means that now is the time that my tomatoes are the most abundant. We put this cherry tomato chickpea and shrimp sheet pan dinner on the rotation several times before I got it just right.
First, I tried the recipe without the shrimp for a vegetarian version and I felt like it was missing some texture. I pondered for days about what vegetable to add before I decided to try shrimp instead. Continue reading
A few years ago, I started growing okra in my garden. It is a beautiful plant that grows very tall with large showy flowers. My favorite way to use my homegrown okra is to make grilled okra with hot sauce aioli.
Grilled okra is amazing. It gets tender and carries the smokey flavor of the grill well. The spice mixture I season it with in this recipe pairs well with its natural earthy flavors as well as the smoky flavor from the grill. Continue reading
I love my homemade smoked tofu recipe, and I love even more finding delicious ways to use it. This smoked tofu schnitzel is crunchy, chewy, and flavorful.
When I considered trying a tofu schnitzel recipe, I was worried it would be bland, just like tofu. You can make tofu delicious by letting it absorb other flavors, but simply breading and frying it didn’t seem like that would do the trick alone.
I decided to go with my smoked tofu instead because it is already prepped with loads of flavor. All you have to do is slice it, bread it, and fry it! Oh, and perhaps choose a sauce. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lemon, Smoked Tofu, Vegan
I have a secret to tell you. I love making bread, and I have been making a lot of sourdough lately. So much that I have to find inventive ways to use it to keep my supply fresh, like topping this lemon parmesan kale salad with toasted sourdough breadcrumbs.
Lemon parmesan is a classic pairing of flavors that cannot be beat. Fresh lemon is bright and refreshing while parmesan is full of rich umami. Adding toasted breadcrumbs takes this simple salad to the next level. Continue reading
Fall is always very busy for me because it’s the beginning of a new school year. I rely on easy recipes like these healthy vegan chickpea wraps to help me eat well when I don’t have much time to cook.
For these wraps, I prefer to make a chunky paste out of my chickpeas because whole chickpeas will roll right out of a wrap and are more likely to make a messy eating experience. Continue reading
This recipe for dill pickle smoked tofu and white bean toasts has blown me away. The flavor profile seems like an unlikely one to fall in love with, but for some reason, it just works.
If you are a dill pickle enthusiast, this recipe is a must try. Each ingredient has its place in the recipe, but the dill pickle is the one flavor that is most out of place, and is what makes this recipe really unique and special. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Smoked Tofu, White Beans
The end of summer is upon us and it is very hot here. That means grilling season is here as well! I love to grill when it is hot so that I don’t heat up the house cooking. These tofu mushroom and zucchini kabobs with creamy chimichurri sauce make a great light meal for the hot weather too.
I loved the brightness of red wine vinegar and fresh herbs that are used in chimichurri. It is traditionally paired with grilled meats, but is quite delicious with grilled vegetables and tofu. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
These grilled veggie and halloumi pitas are a summertime favorite when it is too hot to cook in the house. The halloumi cheese has a delightful squeaky chew and I adore its caramalized flavor off the grill.
My biggest concern when I started experimenting with grilled halloumi was that it would stick to the grill, and it does not! In my experience, if the cheese isn’t wanting to loosen from the grate, it is not sufficiently browned yet. It should remove easily when it’s ready to flip. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
When I get out my charcoal grill, I don’t like to go back and forth between the house and the grill. Instead, I just cook everything on the grill. In this grilled shrimp tostadas recipe, you will grill both the shrimp and the corn tortillas to make the crispy tostada shell.
I find grilling shrimp on a stick much easier than one-by-one, and kabob sticks take up much less space than a grilling basket when it comes to storage. Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy
Tagged Avocado, Cheese, Cilantro, Red cabbage, Shrimp, Sour Cream, Tomatoes
