Easier Basic DIY Yogurt (IP)

Easier Basic DIY Yogurt (IP)

Yields: 2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, oil-free

Ingredients:

• 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu OR 4 cups homemade Soy Milk
• 1 cup Water (omit if using Soy Milk)
• 3 Vegan Probiotics Capsules (75 Billion) or Yogurt Starter packet or Whey from last batch
• Topping of choice (jam, fruit, nuts, etc.)

Directions (Instant Pot):

1. Blend Tofu, Water & Probiotics or Yogurt Starter OR whisk Soy Milk & Probiotics or Yogurt Starter
2. Pour directly into Instant Pot
3. Cover with lid
4. Select Yogurt setting & change time to 8 (mild) or 12 (tart) hours
5. Transfer Yogurt to another container or cool & strain for a thicker consistency & to retrieve Whey for next batch
6. Serve desired amount with jam, fruit, nuts, etc. or use to make a sauce

Hoff Thoughts: 

• Sterilize IP liner by placing in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes
• Soy Milk should be room temperature or no hotter than 110 degrees, if using
• Your IP will never come up to pressure, the timer will start at zero & go up until the time set; that’s how you know it’s working
• Freeze some of the “Whey” to start your next batch of Yogurt (up to 2-3 times) instead of using Probiotics or starter
• Yogurt good up to two weeks
• Store Probiotics or Yogurt Starter in refrigerator

Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream a (4)

Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream a (4)

24 hour prep time

Yields: 4 Pints
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 - 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 4 cups Plant-based Milk
• 10 Dates
• 8 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender like a Vitamix
2. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
3. Divide mixture into four Ninja Creami Containers
4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
6. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Hoff's Taco Mac & Cheese

Hoff's Taco Mac & Cheese

Serves: 4
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz gluten-free Pasta
• 1/2 cup TVP crumbles
• 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 cup Unflavored Milk Alternative or Water
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Rehydrate TVP with water & 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
2. Cook Pasta according to directions
3. Meanwhile in a high speed blender, blend remaining ingredients until hot about 3 minutes
4. Drain Pasta, return to pot, mix in "Cheese Sauce" & TVP crumbles
5. Enjoy!

Hoff's Jury Duty Wrap

Hoff's Jury Duty Wrap

Yields: 1 Wrap
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• Wrap
• Cucumber Slices
• Shredded Carrots
• Spinach
• Red Pepper Slices
• Sliced Red Onion 
• Pickle Slices
• Sliced Black Olives
• Hummus

 Directions:

1. Spread Hummus onto one side of Wrap
2. Pile remaining ingredients in center of Wrap
3. Fold Wrap, roll in parchment paper & tape to hold 

Hoff Thoughts: Recently I was called to fulfill my civic duty. This presented a challenge - lunch. These wraps solved all of my concerns:

1. No refrigeration
2. No microwave
3. Easy to carry
4. Filling

The only downside is that this wrap is best made the same day; making the night before results in a soggy wrap.

Hoff's Sushi Bowl

Hoff's Sushi Bowl

Yields: 3 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 7 oz firm Tofu (cubed)
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Braggs
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• 1 Cucumber (shredded)
• 1/2 cup frozen Shelled Edamame
• Sesame Seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
• Braggs to taste

Directions:

1. Marinate Tofu in Braggs & Maple Syrup for at least 15 minutes or overnight
2. Stir Rice & Water in Instant Pot & cook on Manual for 3 minutes, Natural Release
3. Meanwhile, Airfryer Tofu & Asparagus at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
4. At the same defrost the Edamame in bowl of hot water
5. Assemble bowls
6. Season with Braggs, finish with Sesame Seeds

Cake Mix Soda Cake

Cake Mix Soda Cake

Yields: 1 - 8x8 Cake
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 box gluten-free Cake Mix
• 12 oz Soda

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a medium measuring cup, mix Cake mix with Soda, adding a little at a time to prevent Soda from spilling over
3. Cake batter will be gummy at first, keep mixing until mixture is like pancake batter 
4. Pour into 8x8 silicon baking dish
5. Bake 40-45 minutes until Cake is set

Hoff Thoughts: 

Combination suggestions:

Vanilla Cake + Sprite

Vanilla Cake + Strawberry Fanta

Vanilla Cake + Orange Fanta

Vanilla Cake + Dr Pepper

Vanilla Cake + Mountain Dew

Vanilla Cake + Ginger Ale

Chocolate Cake + Coke

Hoff's Salad Pita

Hoff's Salad Pita

Yields: 6 Pitas
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 6 Pitas
• Shredded Lettuce
• Baby Cucumber (cut into spears)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• Avocado or Guacamole
• Red Onion (sliced)
• Black Olives
• Pickle Relish/Pickle Chips
• Hummus
• Mustard

 Directions:

1. Warm Pita on toaster for 30 seconds to make it malleable
2. Cut a 1/3 slit at top of Pita
3. Use a knife to spread Hummus/Guacamole inside Pita
4. Stuff with remaining ingredients

Hoff Thoughts: I find it easier to mix all the ingredients in a bowl & then spoon into each Pita or cut the Pita into pieces, add to the bowl & serve as a salad.