Blueberry Banana Tofu Smoothies

Maybe it's bad, but I didn't tell my husband that Tofu was in his smoothie until he tried it. He doesn't usually like tofu. This time he liked it, so I told him. I wanted something that had a lot of good things in it because our son Isaak has been on a feeding, drinking strike. He's had a slight fever for two days and has been pretty moody.

Ingredients:

 

 

**I thought about adding probiotics to Isaak's smoothie since he's been under the weather. I didn't because he hasn't been drinking much. I thought that he may not finish his. As it turns out, he didn't finish it. I'm going to add that usually Isaak's a good eater. He really just doesn't feel good.

Preparation:

• Drain the soft tofu to remove excess water.
• You can use fresh fruit, but it will make the smoothie more runny.
• Blend the banana, tofu and milk for 30 seconds. 
• Add the frozen blueberries, honey and ice cubes and process until smooth. 

Enjoy!

Tofu Croutons

We eat salad's a lot. I like croutons, but have been experimenting with a healthier alternative.

My first is this one:

1. All you do cut extra firm tofu into cubes {set aside}. 
2. On a small plate: Add a thin coat of cornmeal, sprinkle crushed red pepper {set aside}.
3. In a frying pan: Coat with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and set the burner to a medium temperature.
4. Coat the tofu in the cornmeal mixture on all sides.
5. Plop the tofu into the pan to cook all sides. It doesn't take long!
6. Add to your salad and enjoy!

My second one {a little more cheesy}:

1. All you do cut extra firm tofu into cubes {set aside}. 
2. On a small plate: Add a thin coat of Parmesan cheese, sprinkle crushed red pepper and garlic salt {set aside}.
3. In a frying pan: Coat with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and set the burner to a medium temperature.
4. Coat the tofu in the Parmesan cheese mixture on all sides.
5. Plop the tofu into the pan to cook all sides. It doesn't take long! It may stick a little.
6. Add to your salad and enjoy!
7. You can add the extra cheese that wasn't used to your salad.

Spicy Fried Tofu

There are a lot of recipe's online for tofu. Tofu is a curd made from mashed soybeans, used chiefly in Asian and vegetarian cooking.

It's really pretty good when you mix it in with other things.

This weekend I was looking for something fast to make. We had a family gathering. Everyone was pitching in and buying Pizza Hut Pizza. I knew this was something I shouldn't have. Instead I brought my own dinner: Spicy Fried Tofu, watermelon and cantaloupe mixed, carrots, celery and water to drink.


Here's the recipe I used: 

Cut the extra firm tofu into small cubes. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet or wok on high heat. Add tofu and saute for 5 minutes, turning with a spatula. Remove any excess liquid.

Mix the spices in a small bowl while you are letting the tofu cook. Don't forget to turn it though.

Reduce heat to medium, add the spices. Add the garlic and 2 more tablespoons oil to prevent the tofu from sticking. Increase heat and add soy sauce, stirring constantly. Finally add Parmesan and mix well; sauteing until golden brown or until cheese melts. Add a bit more soy sauce while it browns, if desired. Good hot or cold. Serves 4 to 8.

Can serve over Asian noodles, or rice. Some people add cooked veggies with it too.