Tag: tofu

Cold Weather, Hotpot

Cold Weather, Hotpot

Writing about pot roasts, I mentioned that a long slow simmer is more traditional in some parts of the world than others. For it to make sense, you needed both cold weather and plentiful fuel – both common in Northern Europe.

“Creme” of Broccoli soup

“Creme” of Broccoli soup

A year ago I wrote up a recipe for a vegan Creme of Squash soup, using silk tofu. This broccoli soup is a variation of that theme.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

The cool weather is coming in – as are the Fall vegetables. Butternut and acorn squash instead of zucchini and pattypan, beets, carrots and  parsnips joining (not yet replacing) the peppers and tomatoes… And hot soup is starting to sound like a good idea. This 

Peanut Sauce, over Tofu and Broccoli, and Tofu Tutorial

Peanut Sauce, over Tofu and Broccoli, and Tofu Tutorial

The fastest and easiest way to pull several disparate foods together into a Real Meal is to add a sauce. You can pour it on top. (Gravy.) You can cook one or more components in it, for the flavor. (Spaghetti and meatballs, macaroni and cheese.)