Chocolate Mouse Pie

Having to pass up mouse because of dairy? No, more…make this incredibly rich and smooth pie. 1- 9″ crumb crust 1- 12 oz pkg chocolate chips (semi sweet or milk) 1- 16 oz pkg silken tofu 2 Tbsp powdered sugar, optional 2 tsp vanilla extract Melt chocolate chips in microwave on medium power, 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth.

Muesli-Nut Fruit Salad

Light and refreshing, yet hearty and satisfying as well! Fruit salad: 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces 1 mango, peeled and cut into chunks 1 banana, thinkly sliced 2 peaches, coarsely chopped 5 strawberries, fresh or frozen, cut in slices 1 kiwi, sliced Grapes, to amount desired Muesli-Nut topping: 1/4 C quick or regular oats 1/4 C cashews, almonds, pecans or walnuts 2-4 Tbsp unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 C raisins, dried blueberries or dates (optional) Tofu whipped cream : 1- 10-oz container tofu, soft 2 Tbsp canola oil or olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vanilla Put all tofu whipped cream ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy

Breakfast Pudding

A healthy version of bread pudding that makes a special breakfast treat! 4 C brown rice, millet or buckwheat, cooked         (rice =1 1/3 C dry + 2 2/3 C water; millet or buckwheat = 1 C dry + 3 C water) 1 C raisins, or other chopped dried fruit 1/4 C raw slivered almonds or pecans or other nut pieces 1 Tbsp pineapple juice, concentrated 1 C cashews, washed and sterilized, or raw almonds 2 C water 1/2 C dates, chopped 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup Mix first 4 ingredients toegether and spread into an 8×12 cake pan.

Worthington Vegetable Steak Stroganoff

A rich and tasty vegetarian version of Stroganoff…simply delicious. 1 20-oz can Worthington Vegetable Steaks, cut into strips and breaded in flour 1 med onion, chopped 1 6-oz can sliced mushrooms, drained (or 3/4 C sliced fresh mushrooms) 1/4 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp McKay’s Beef-life Seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 C hot water 1 Tbsp dried parsley 2/3 C sour cream* 1/3 C grated cheddar cheese* 2 Tbsp canola oil In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute steaks and onion in 2 Tbsp of oil. When onion is tender add mushrooms.

Candy Land Dessert

Here’s a dessert that is a truly a childhood fantasy come true! 2  3/4-oz packages instant vanilla pudding mix 1 qt vanilla ice cream softened 2 C 1% low-fat milk 1 lb butter cookies, crushed 1/2 C butter, melted 1 8-oz container Cool Whip, thawed 3 Skor candy bars, finely chopped (optional) In a large bowl, mix vanilla pudding, softened ice cream, and milk. Set aside.

Creamy Carrot-Leek Dip

Here’s a very colorful and tasty dip that could also be used as mayonnaise. 1 pkg dehydrated leek soup mix 2 C sour cream 1/2 C fat-free Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise) 1 Tbsp snipped fresh dill weed 2 C grated carrots 1 C chopped radishes In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.

Wild Rice Casserole

Here’s a simple way to prepare a healthy entree that will please friends and family.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Breeze

A cream cheese pie that will make a beautiful presentation, and will especially appeal to blueberry fans.

Tofu Sour Cream

Easy to prepare replacement for regular sour cream. 12 oz soft or silken tofu 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt (used twice) 2 C water Boil 2 cups water with 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Whole Wheat Pizza Stromboli

Scrumptious whole grain Stromboli! 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 3/4 C warm water 4 1/2 tsp honey 2 C bread flour 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt 4 1/2 tsp spaghetti or pizza sauce 1 tsp salt 1/4 C shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 C shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided 2 Tbsp finely chopped onions 2 Tbsp chopped olives 2 Tbsp chopped canned mushrooms 2 Tbsp chopped green or yellow pepper 1/4 C canned pineapple tidbits In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in warm water.