Tandoori Tofu Skewers over Curried Rice & Lentils!

Take a little trip to India and explore the smell of wonderful spices and aromas.....

This recipe is only for the Tandoori Tofu Skewers, the curried rice & lentils dish was bought from our deli. These particular spices should be found in your ethnic foods aisle at the grocery store, if not check at Trader Joe's or Wholefoods.

Prep Time:5-10 mins.      Marinade Time: 1-2 hrs.       Cook Time: 15 mins.
Ingredients:
Your favorite package of Extra Firm Tofu
1 cup plain yogurt (however, I used Sour Cream--we had it on hand)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon freshly grated garlic (or 2 tbsp. Garlic Powder)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon Tandoori Masala
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon to garnish
Pack of wooden skewers

~ First cube the tofu into bite size pieces
~ Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour into a large bag
~ Toss tofu into bag and shake until all tofu is evenly coated

~ Place bag in the refrigerator and marinade for about 1 hour or 2 hours if you prefer bolder flavors
~ While the tofu is marinading, place wooden skewers in a large dish, pan or deep plate and soak for a good 20 mins. before using.

~ When ready to start dinner, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
~ Thread the tofu on skewers, and let the skewers hang by the edges of a deep, lined baking pan to catch the drips. Yes, it will be a bit messy!

~ Let them bake for about 10-15 minutes, just as long as it takes for the tofu to crisp up nicely on the outside. Check to see if you need to rotate skewers, making sure the tofu is cooking evenly on all sides.
~ Squeeze lemon juice over skewers, then serve hot over a dish of your choice.
~ Yum-O...Enjoy!

Beet Salad with Microgreens and Herbed Goat Cheese!

YUM-O...this salad was delicious!! I found these cooked and ready-to-eat beets at Trader Joes, so I picked some up and got the idea to make us a salad for dinner. After picking up a few extra items, I couldn't wait to build this healthy and nutritious salad with a Strawberry Vinegarette! 

Ingredients:

Romaine Leaves - washed and cut    

Microgreens

Beets-cooked, tender, and cold

Goat Cheese with herbs

Raw Sunflower Seeds

Salt & Pepper

Strawberry Vinegarette:

3 Tbsp. EVOO

2 Tbsp. Champagne Vinegar

Strawberries (4-5)

Salt and Pepper
(blend the following ingredients in a food processor and make sure to taste and adjust if needed)
~Place your romaine down on the plate, topped with the microgreens
~Add beets around the edges for presentation purposes
~Then place the goat cheese sporadically all over the salad
~Sprinkle sunflower seeds and salt n pepper, to your liking
Enjoy these lovely in season ingredients in your home tonight!!! 

Tropical Sunrise!

This fresh, tropical juice smoothie will have you humming Bob Marley songs all day long while dreaming you are on the beach in Hawaii! I have called this little concoction Tropical Sunrise...

Ingredients:
Strawberries (handful 7-8)
Pineapple (quarter-with skin)
Carrots (2 cut in half)
Lime (whole-outer green removed)
Ginger Root (1/4 inch.)
Kale Leaves (2-stems removed)

*To make this smoothie requires a juicer.
-Roll the ginger into the kale and push through
-Feed through the strawberries, lime, carrots, and last the pineapple.
-And garnish with a lime wedge or strawberry and ENJOY!!

Benefits of ingredients...

~Strawberries: good source of Vitamin C, iron, flavonoids, and folate

~Carrots: good source of potassium, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene, and maganese

~Pineapple: contains Bromelain, which is an anti-inflammatory 

~Kale: great source of B6, Calcium, and Vitamin C

~Ginger Root: contains a high level of zinc

Its delicious and nutritious!!! Try it and if you don't a have juicer yet, get one! It will be your next best friend...I promise.

I suggest the Jack Lalanne Power Juicer Pro