Friday, January 23, 2026

Hoff's Pizza Pasta

Hoff's Pizza Pasta

Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-freeoil-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • Vegan Liquid Mozzarella
  • 12 oz GF Pasta
  • 7 oz firm Tofu (crumbled) (optional)
  • 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce + 1 1/2 jars of Water
  • 2.5 oz sliced Black Olives
  • “Sausage”
    • 1/2 cup Crumbles
    • Water
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seed
    • 1 tsp Hoff’s Seasoning
    • Splash of Liquid Smoke
    • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 carton Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

Directions:
  1. Make Vegan Liquid Mozzarella
  2. Make “Sausage” by rehydrating Soy Crumbles in just enough Water to cover, soak in remaining ingredients until soft, drain
  3. Add “Sausage” & remaining ingredients to 9x13 baking dish
  4. Cover & bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour
  5. Top with Mozzarella
  6. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving

Hoff Thoughts: Dish can be assembled ahead of time & cooked later; adding Sauce & Water just before baking & “Cheese” after.

Friday, January 16, 2026

Hoff’s Easy Asian Pasta

Hoff’s Easy Asian Pasta


Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 12 oz Gluten-free Pasta (Spaghetti, Ramen, or shape of choice)
  • 2 - 12 oz bags of frozen Broccoli
  • 1 carton Mushrooms (chopped) (optional)
  • 1 Red Pepper (sliced)
  • 1 cup Onions (chopped)

Directions:
  1. Cook Pasta according to directions
  2. Meanwhile dump Broccoli, Mushrooms, Pepper & Onions into 9x13 baking dish
  3. Broil Veggies in 450 degree oven for 40 minutes
  4. Drain & rinse Pasta with cold water
  5. Toss Pasta w/Braggs to coat
  6. Add Veggies
  7. Serve with drizzle of Tahini

Friday, January 9, 2026

Hoff's Bibimbap (IP)

Hoff's Bibimbap (IP)

Serves: 4-6
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free



Main Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1 carton Cremini Mushrooms (shredded)
  • 3 Carrots (shredded)
  • 1 cup Cabbage (shredded) or Sauerkraut
  • 1 Zucchini (shredded)
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts
  • 1/2 cup Edamame
  • 1/2 cup Organic Corn
  • 1/2 cup Soy Crumbles or 7 oz Tofu (cubed)
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Tahini or Sweet & Sour Sauce

Marinade Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp Braggs
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Ginger

Directions: 
  1. Mix Marinade Ingredients together, add Soy Crumbles/Tofu to rehydrate/marinate
  2. Add Water & Rice to Instant Pot
  3. Add remaining ingredients, top with Marinade & Soy Curls/Tofu
  4. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed 
  5. Press "Manual" button, reduce time to 3 minutes
  6. When done, use quick release method 
  7. Mix together to combine
  8. Finish with Sesame Seeds & Sauce

Hoff Thoughts: If prepping this for later in the week, add Water just before preparing.

Friday, January 2, 2026

Hoff's Winter Warm Salad

Hoff's Winter Warm Salad

Yields: 2 generous dinner salads
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 14 oz bagged Cole Slaw Mix
  • 15 oz can Lentils (rinsed & drained)
  • 10 oz bag frozen diced Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 small Apple (chopped)
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup Raisins (rehydrated)
  • Red Onion (sliced)
  • Pomegranate Arils
  • Imitation Bacon Bits
  • 2 tbsp chopped Walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp Salt/Pepper
Dressing:
  • Mustard/Honey Mustard
  • Maple Syrup
  • Pinch of Salt

 Directions:
  1. Preheat oven at 425 degrees
  2. Roast Cabbage seasoned with Salt & Pepper on sheet pan for 15 minutes, toss, roast for another 5 minutes or until Cabbage begins to caramelize
  3. Meanwhile, air-fry Lentils & Sweet Potatoes at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, remove Lentils, continue to cook Sweet Potatoes another 10 minutes
  4. Rehydrate Raisins by soaking in just enough Water to cover, drain
  5. Mix equal parts Mustard & Maple Syrup to create a dressing
  6. Divide everything between two bowls, toss each with dressing just to coat

Friday, December 26, 2025

Hoff's No Basil Pesto Sauce

Hoff's No Basil Pesto Sauce

Yields: 16oz
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 2 tbsp Pine Nuts/Cashews/Any Nut
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Braggs
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp dried Basil
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic

Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth - 10-20 seconds 
  2. Mix with pasta or rice and serve

Hoff Thoughts: Fresh Basil is not always available near me, so at these times, this recipe fills the void.

Friday, December 19, 2025

Hoff's Savory Sweet Sheet Pan Pancakes

Hoff's Savory Sweet Sheet Pan Pancakes

Yields: 6 Pancakes
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Pancake Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup Water 
  • 1/2 cup Apple Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar 
  • 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
  • Pinch Sea Salt
“Sausage” Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Soy Crumbles
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seed
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Soak Sausage ingredients in just enough Water to cover & rehydrate for 15 minutes, drain
  3. Blend dry ingredients in a high speed blender, like a Vitamix, until smooth
  4. Using a fork, mix in Applesauce, do not over mix
  5. Start with 1/2 cup of Water & gradually add more as needed
  6. Pour batter into a 9x13 parchment lined baking sheet pan
  7. Top with Blueberries & “Sausage”
  8. Let sit for five minutes for batter to thicken
  9. Bake for 30 minutes
  10. Flip Pancakes onto cutting board, remove parchment paper, flip onto another cutting board, cut Pancakes & serve

Friday, December 12, 2025

Hoff's Rice & Beans (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Rice & Beans (Instant Pot) 

Yields: 3-4 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice 
  • 2 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Lime Juice

Directions:
  1. Mix Rice, Water & Taco Seasoning in the IP 
  2. Top with Black Beans & do not mix together (very important!)
  3. Press “Manual” button & reduce time to 3 minutes
  4. When done, use quick release
  5. Stir in Lime Juice

Hoff Thoughts: Topping Ideas: Avocado or Guacamole, Mango Salsa, Mango, Cole Slaw salad mix, Air-fried Corn, Air-fried Peppers & Onions, Black Olives, Cilantro