Prepare Crispy Tofu Correctly!

i didn’t know how to cook tofu in order to get it nice and crispy for a long time but then a friend of mine showed me how you do it right!!!
the trick is to get as much water out as you can! drain the package, but then flip the whole brick out onto a paper [...]

Flavoring Your Own Yogurts

I love yogurts, but I’ve noticed that even the ones that claim to be healthy are loaded with many artificial flavorings that probably aren’t so great for you. Be especially awar eof “lowfat” and “nonfat” yogurts like yoplait, which use high fructose corn syrup as thickeners.
Because of this, I decided to start flavoring my own [...]

Vegan Egg Replacers: Understand Your Recipe for a Successful Substitution

So much of Western cooking is based on eggs. If you’re trying to do without them, for ethical or health reasons or just to please your friends, their integral role and multiple functions make them difficult to replace effectively. After some disappointing results with commercial egg replacers, I’ve found that I need to think very [...]

Potato Pie Crust: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free and Great for Savory Pies

A wheat allergy is no reason to forego the joy of pie! I’ve been experimenting with wheat-free pie crusts, and I think this has some promise, especially for savory pies. Even if you can eat wheat, this is much easier than rolling out your own savory crust.
Coarsely grate a pound or so of potatoes. Mix [...]

Substitute Plain Yogurt for Sandwich Spread

If you are looking for a health conscious alternative to Miracle Whip or sandwich spread, substitute plain yogurt instead. It has fewer calories than the above mentioned and you can’t tell the difference.

Not only does it blend well with tuna or egg salad sandwiches, you can add real fruits and eat it as a snack. [...]

Healthy Snacks to Go: Mini Sandwich Single Bite Bundles

If you’re looking for a great alternative snack that is healthy and tasty, try mini sandwich single bite bundles. These yummy snacks are easy to make, and guaranteed to please. Lay out four slices of sandwich bread on a cutting board, top each slice with various creative combinations of your favorite sandwich filling ingredients including [...]

Organic Produce – 12 Fruits & Veggies To Always Buy Organic

Even after washing, some foods have been determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to still be laden with heavy pesticide residue.
These are the “Dirty Dozen,” the foods you really should only buy organic because they tend to retain pesticides. You can protect your family’s health, and enjoy the truly superior flavor and nutrition of [...]

Eating Seaweed: Ways to Prepare This Healthy Ingredient

Seaweed has numerous medicinal properties.  Studies have confirmed that seaweed is useful in treating arteriosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, constipation, hyperthyroidism, tumors, bacterial infections, and intestinal worms. And some popular medications such as anticoagulants, vermifuges, and drugs used to treat high blood pressure, contain seaweed.  (Note: There are several different types of seaweed, depending on their color, [...]

Use the Freeze and Squeeze Method for Better Tofu Texture

Since tofu has such a mild flavor on its own, it’s particularly important to prepare it in a tasty way.  I used to think that I hated tofu, until I discovered this secret.
If you’re using tofu for anything other than a blended sauce, get a block of extra-firm, water-packed tofu from the refrigerator section (avoid [...]

Homemade Flour: Whole Grain Flour Tastes Best Fresh

I’ve recently joined a small food co-op that gives me access to freshly-ground whole grain flour. I have been surprised by the improvement in taste over store-bought bags of whole wheat flour – that “healthy” taste has been replaced by a delicious nutty flavor.
With the proper equipment, grinding your own flour is not much extra [...]