yay!

i am filled with good feelings and romance knowing that people actually read this little blog and sometimes make what i post with good (and sexy) results! two foodblogs that i like very very much: everybody likes sandwiches (i love sandwiches) and from the pantry (pantries are so awesome!!!) both made the norwegian apple cake i wrote about some weeks ago and posted their experiences! do please go check out their foodblogs and say hello to these nice ladies!


here is a picture of cakes the bunny!

another tofu recipe!

asian marinated tofu

here is the other tofu recipe i have been making a ton of lately. imagine a recipe that is a breeze to make, healthy and mighty tasty (bunny pie score 100!). now imagine me making this in my kitchen, dropping it like its hot to ludacris's 'southern hospitality' (+ 500 bonus stage!!!). um..ok. i don't know what else to say other than: make it now!!!


1/2 a block of tofu (about 7 oz?)
1 1/2 T soy sauce
1/2 t chili bean sauce (or more if you like spicy)
1 T fish sauce
1 t brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
pepper
vegetable oil


1. crumble tofu in a bowl in medium to large sized pieces (or cut into blocks or slices if you prefer). mix in all the ingredients except for the cornstarch until well combined. let marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
2. heat oil in pan. combine marinated tofu with cornstarch. spread tofu in frying pan and fry one side until darkened and crispy. flip over and fry the other side, breaking up the piece of tofu that have stuck together.
3.serve over rice or also pretty good eaten alone. this recipe serves 1 pair of lovebirds or 2 best friends forever.


no time to clear the table! must eat!

crispy tofu taco wraps

crispy tofu taco wraps

i have been on a tofu kicky lately. perhaps its the upcoming warm weather and the pants feeling a bit snug from all the winter comfort foods. or maybe its just that tofu is so dang good! yes yes! here is one of the recipes i have been making a lot from my vegetarian college days. simple and pretty quick to make and healthy if you don't fry it in too much oil (but still not too bad if you do). its also pretty handy if you have some leftover rice in the fridge. you can spruce it up by marinating the tofu to your liking or using the pre-marinated baked tofus you can find at the grocery store but i really like the taste of plain tofu so i don't season it with anything but salt and pepper. also, the following measurements (or lack thereof?) are left up to you! tofu worship!


tofu
tortillas
black beans, heated
cooked rice
cornstarch
salt and pepper
vegetable oil
soy sauce


1. slice tofu into cutlet sizes. i use 1 per small to medium tortilla or more for larger wraps. season both sides with salt and pepper and dredge into some cornstarch, shaking off excess.
2. heat some oil in a frying pan and fry both sides of the tofu until golden and crispy.
3. lay out your tortillas and layer rice and then some beans on top. i use about 1/4 cup rice and 1 or 1 1/2 tablespoons beans per small to medium tortilla.
4. drain fried tofu on paper towels and then lay them on top of the beans and rice. drizzle with a little bit of soy sauce.
5. smile!!