Mock Tuna Salad II

Mock Tuna Salad II
Yields: 6-8 open-faced sandwiches 
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 15 oz. cans Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped)
• 1/3 cup Tahini
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 3 tbsp. Pickle Relish
• 1 tbsp. Kelp Granules

Directions:

1. Using a high speed blender, pulse Chickpeas until ground up
2. Transfer to a medium bowl & mix in Onion, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Relish & Kelp until combined
3. Serve chilled just as you would tuna salad

Hoff Thoughts: It's the Kelp Granules that gives this salad it's "tuna fish" taste.  No pickle relish?  Just chop up one pickle.  I was skeptical on this one, but it is awesome!

Tortilla Bake

Tortilla Bake
Yields: 6-8 serving
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Cheese Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 14 oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain Plant Milk
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Cumin

 Bake Ingredients:

• 9 small Corn Tortillas (quartered)
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can organic Corn (rinsed & drained)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Blend Cheese Sauce ingredients in a high speed blender like a Vitamix until smooth
3. Spread 1/3 of the Cheese Sauce on the bottom of a 2.2 quart glass or ceramic baking dish
4. Layer 18 Tortillas pieces on top of Sauce
5. Spread 1/2 can of Black Beans & 1/2 can of Corn over Tortillas
6. Top with 1/3 Cheese Sauce
7. Layer remaining Black Beans, Corn^& Tortillas
8. Top with remaining Cheese Sauce
9. Cover with parchment lined tin foil & bake for 30 minutes
10. Top with optional sliced Black Olives

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Hoff's Corn Honey Butter

Hoff's Corn Honey Butter
Yields: about 1 cup
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz. can organic Corn with liquid
•  2 tbsp. Honey
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Using a high speed blender, blend Corn until smooth
2. Pour into a small saucepan
3. Cook over medium to high heat until liquid cooks off
4. Remove from heat, stir in Honey & Salt
5. Place in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks

Hoff Thoughts: Perfect for some GF English Muffins!  Want it savory - just omit the Honey.

Hoff's "Butter" German Noodles

Hoff's "Butter" German Noodles
Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. gluten-free Pasta
• 1/2 small Cabbage (chopped)
• 1 Sweet Onion (half-moon slices)
• 1 15 oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 2 cups Sauerkraut
• Liquid Smoke (optional)

"Butter Sauce"

• 2 15 oz. cans organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 2 tsp. Sea Salt

 
Directions:

1. Prepare Pasta according to package directions
2. Meanwhile in a medium non-stick frying pan, brown Onions
3. Add Cabbage and sautee until soft; add couple of splashes of Liquid Smoke
4. Remove from heat and set aside
5. Using a high-speed blender, blend Corn & Salt together until smooth & creamy
6. When ready, drain Pasta and return to pot
7. Stir all ingredients together, including Sauce and return to simmer to heat through
8. Season with Salt if needed