Tofu Recipes from MasterCook

Posted by on 9:03 am, Feb 16, 2012 in Recipes | 0 comments

Grilled Tofu Stephen Ceideburg - 1 lb of firm tofu - 1/4 c of orange juice - 2 ts of low-sodium soy sauce Tofu, once pressed, grills beautifully. Slice the block of tofu in half, then slice each half into four thick slabs. Place a double layer of paper towels on a cutting board set over the sink. Arrange tofu in one layer on the cutting board, then top with a...

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Beer Can Chicken

Posted by on 9:49 am, Nov 10, 2011 in About Your Ingredients, Recipes | 0 comments

One of the most common questions I get is “what do I do with a whole chicken.”  As one of my favorite farmers would say, “Well __  __, you eat it.  The problem with you is your try to make everything gourmet.  Just eat the dang thing.” While he is talking about vegetables, most specifically radishes, it applies to chickens as well. The whole chicken...

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Mirai Sweet Corn

Posted by on 2:25 pm, Jul 28, 2011 in About Your Ingredients, Recipes | 0 comments

This week’s variety is called Mirai.  This variety was developed in Japan in the 1990s and has only recently made its way to the US. It is a hybrid, meaning that it is a cross-breed of different existing varieties. The Mirai corn is, by most accounts, considered a super sweet corn. However, the seed company prefers to think of it is a true “natural...

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To grill or not to grill?  A study on pork chops…

Posted by on 12:20 pm, Jun 2, 2010 in About Your Ingredients | 0 comments

Heat the oven to 350.  Saute the pork chops in butter over medium high heat.  You want to get a nice golden brown on each side of the chops and then move them to the oven to finish cooking.  The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chops.  Check often after placing the chops in the oven.  Press the center of the chop.  When it begins to...

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