DIY “Just Egg”

DIY “Just Egg”

Yields: 2 1/2 cups

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried Split Mung Beans (soaked overnight)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Plant-Milk
• 1/2 cup Chickpea Liquid
• 2 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tsp. Hoff’s Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Black Salt
• Black Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Soak Beans in Water overnight
2. Drain & rinse Beans, add to high-speed with the rest of ingredients 
3. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth & well combined
4. To make scrambled eggs, spread mixture thinly and cook for about 20-30 seconds or until the mixture starts to bubble
5. Scramble and break apart mixture until desired consistency is achieved
6. Season finished product with Black Salt

Hoff’s Thoughts: Don’t expect this to be an exact dup for Just Egg. It’s more doughy.

Hoff's GF Lasagna

Hoff's GF Lasagna
Yields: About 8 large servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1 box GF Lasagna Noodles
• 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (Prego Light)
• 1 15 oz. can of Tomato Sauce
• 1 package Tofu
• 15 oz. can Black Beans
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon 
• 2-3 cloves of Garlic
• 2 tbsp. Italian Herbs
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Soak Noodles in hot water for 10 minutes 
3. Meanwhile, blend Tofu, Black Beans, Nutritional Yeast, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Italian Herbs & Salt until creamy
4. In a 9x13 baking dish, create the following layers
5. First Layer: coat bottom of dish with Spaghetti Sauce, 1 layer of Noodles & Tofu mixture 
6. Second Layer: 1 layer of Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce & Cauliflower Rice
7. Third Layer: 1 layer of Noodles, top with can of Tomato Sauce
8. Cover & bake for 1 hour
9. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting

Hoff’s Seasoning Mix

Hoff’s Seasoning Mix

Yields: about 16oz. “ish”
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 container Onion Powder
  
• 1 container Garlic Powder
• 1 container Paprika
• 1 tbsp. Turmeric
• 1 tbsp. Kelp Granules

Directions:

1. Dump everything into a 16oz. mason jar or something similar
2. Apply lid & shake to combine

Hoff Thoughts: These are my three holy grail seasonings, that I use in almost all of my cooking; with Turmeric & Kelp for added health benefits. Now instead of pulling all these seasonings out every time, I just grab the one jar. It’s the little things that bring joy. What your signature seasoning mix?

Hoff's Pad Thai III

Hoff's Pad Thai III

Yields: a lot
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free 

Ingredients:

• 14 oz. pack Rice Noodles
• 7 cups Water
• 12 oz. bag Asian Chopped Salad Mix

• 1 Zucchini (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Shelled Organic Edamame
• 8 oz. carton Mushrooms (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Organic Corn
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Braggs
  
• 3 tbsp. Brown Sugar
  

• 2 tbsp. Almond Powder
• 1 tbsp. Tamarind Paste
• 1 tbsp. powder Ginger
• 1 tbsp. minced Garlic
• Juice from 1 Lime

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients (except Noodles) to a large pot, bring to a boil, add Noodles
2. Cook for 6 minutes or until Noodles are desired texture
3. Sauce will thicken as dish sits
4. Enjoy!

Hoff's Quinoa Nachos II

Hoff's Quinoa Nachos II

Yields: 2 hearty entrees
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free 

Ingredients:

Nacho "Meat" 

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups Veggie Broth
• 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika 
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Salt

Cheese Sauce: 

• 1/3 cup Instant Mashed Potatoes
• 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1 cup Water
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika 
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt 

Nachos:

• Organic Corn Chips
• 1 Avocado (chopped/optional)
• 3 tbsp. diced Onion
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans
• 1 2.25 oz. can sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
2. Prepare Quinoa per the box directions, adding the rest of the ingredients, I prefer using the Instant Pot - throw all the ingredients in the IP, seal & lock lid, set Manual timer for 4 minutes, allow to Natural release for 10 minutes, then Quick release
3. Meanwhile put Cheese Sauce ingredients into Vitamix & blend on high for 6 minutes
4. Separately, heat up Black Beans, using a hand blender to create desired texture
5. When the Quinoa, Cheese & Beans are done, assemble your Nachos anyway you see fit
6. Bake in oven for 5 minutes

Black Bean Dip

Black Bean Dip

Yields: about 2 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 15oz. can Black Beans (drained)
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 5 drops Liquid Smoke
• 1 tsp. Smoke Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together using a high speed blender

Hoff's Cowboy Beans

Hoff's Cowboy Beans

Yields: 4-6 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1-28 oz. can Baked Beans
• 1 can Organic Corn (rinsed & drained)

• 1 cup Soy Crumbles (rehydrated)
• 1 small carton Mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
• 1/3 cup Molasses
• 2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
• 2 tbsp. Ketchup
• 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 2 tsp. Liquid Smoke
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Meanwhile sauté Soy Crumbles, Mushrooms, Pepper & Onions until browned
3. In a Dutch oven stir everything together
4. Cover & bake for 1 hour

Hoff's Butternut Squash Soup (IP)

Hoff's Butternut Squash Soup (IP)

Yields: 4-6 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 - 10oz. bags frozen Butternut Squash
• 1/2 cup Brown Rice
• 1/2 cup Quinoa
• 4 cups Broth 
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 15oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15oz. can sliced Carrots (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15oz. can Cannellini Bean (rinsed & drained)
• 1 handful Spinach/Kale (chopped)
• 1/2 Onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
• 2 tsp. Paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
• Sea Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook Squash per bag directions, then purée with 1/2 cup of Water, set aside
2. Add remaining ingredients (except Purée & Greens)
3. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
4. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 22 minutes
5. When done, use manual release method
6. Stir in Purée & Spinach until wilted

Hoff's Tasty Chili

Hoff's Tasty Chili

Yields: 10-12 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 15 oz. cans Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15oz. can Tomato Sauce + 2 cans of Water
• 1 15oz. can Diced Tomatoes (seasoned optional)
• 1 15 oz. can Pumpkin
• 8 oz. Tempeh (crumbled)
• 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
• 1 medium Sweet Onion (chopped) 
• 1 clove Garlic (minced) 
• 1/4 cup Almond Butter/Cashew Powder (prepared)
• 1 tbsp. Chili Powder
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• Season with Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button
4. Decrease cooking time to 10 minutes 
5. When done, Quick release
6. Serve & enjoy!

Apple Cider

Apple Cider

Yields: About 5-6 cups

Ingredients:

• 6 Apples (Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, etc)
  
• 1 Orange
• 6 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Sugar
  
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 tsp Ginger
  

Directions:

1. Cut Apples & Orange in half, no need to core (remove stems)
   
2. Dump Fruit into the IP
3. Add Sugar, Cinnamon & Ginger
   
4. Cover with Water
   
5. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
6. Press "Manual" button and adjust cooking time to 15 minutes at high pressure
7. When done, use natural release method 
8. Remove Cinnamon Sticks
9. Using a potato masher, mash Fruit to release leftover juices
   
10. Using a funnel and fine mesh strainer, carefully pour Cider into mason jars or storage container of choice, while extracting solid bits (a second set of hands makes this easier)
    
11. Can be kept in the fridge for up to a week

 Hoff Thoughts: Can use one type of Apple or a variety; you just want to use the sweetest varieties. 

Onion Rings

Onion Rings 

Yields: 2 servings
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 large Sweet Onion (sliced)
• 1 cup GF Panko Bread Crumbs
• 1 cup Oat Flour
• Water
• 2 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder 

Directions:

1. Whisk together Oat Flour, Yeast & Seasonings
2. Add Water & stir until a pancake-like batter is reached
3. Add Panko crumbs to another shallow dish
4. Dunk each Onion Ring into the wet batter, followed by Panko crumbs
5. On a silicon lined baking sheet spread out Rings
6. Air-fry at 475 degrees for about 15 minutes or until crunchy

Hoff's High Fiber Gluten-Free Muffins

Hoff's High Fiber Gluten-Free

Muffi

Yields: About 12 muffins

dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup Oat Flour
• 1/2 cup Whole Oats
• 1/2 cup Brown/White Sugar
• 1/4 cup ground Flax Seed
• 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Sea Salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Apple Sauce
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1/2 (15 oz) can Pumpkin
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. In large food processor combine dry ingredients (except whole Oats)
3. Add wet ingredients (except Blueberries) to the dry mixture, combine for 30 seconds (not too much)
4. Fold in Oats & Blueberries
5. Scoop batter silicon Muffin pan & bake for 15-20 minutes

Hoff Thoughts: This dense muffin yields about 3 grams of fiber per muffin.

Hoff's Sun Sweet Tea

Hoff's Sun Sweet Tea

Yields: 8 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 
  8 cups Water
• 2 organic Black Tea Bags
• 2 organic Peach Tea Bags (or flavor of choice) 
  
• 1 cup White Sugar

Directions:

1. Fill a 1/2 gallon mason jar with Water
2. Place Tea Bags in Water, hanging the strings over the edge - screw on lid
3. Place jar in direct sunlight for at least 2-3 hours
4. Stir in Sugar
5. Place in refrigerator to chill before serving or serve over ice 

Hoff's Taco Pasta Salad

 Hoff's Taco Pasta Salad

Yields: Around 13 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free
  

Ingredients:

• 1lb GF Pasta
• 1 15 oz can Organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 2.25 oz can Sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup Red Onion (chopped)
• 1 16 oz jar Salsa
• 3 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning
• Sliced Avocado (optional garnish)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to box directions till al dente
2. Combine all ingredients in a very large mixing bowl, mixing until everything is coated well with the Salsa & seasonings
3. Allow at least in a hour in the fridge for the flavors to blend before serving

Hoff’s Spring Rolls w/Dipping Sauce

Hoff’s Spring Rolls

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meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Yields: about 6 Rolls

Roll Ingredients:

• Rice Paper Wrappers
  
• 10-12 oz. package of Rice Noodles
• Greens (of choice, shredded)
  
• Cucumber (shredded)
• Carrots (shredded)
• Edamame (optional)
• Avocado (optional)
  

Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Almond Butter Powder
• 2 tbsp. Braggs
• 1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp. Lime Juice
  
• 1 tsp. Ginger
• Water
  

Directions: 

1. Prepare Noodles according to the box directions, set aside to cool (must be cool before wrapping or Rice Paper will break apart)
   
2. Soak Rice Paper in Water for about 20 seconds
   
3. Assemble Rolls, set aside (careful not to let them touch each other)
   
4. Whisk Sauce ingredients together (except Water) in a bowl or measuring cup
5. Add small amounts of Water until desired consistency is reached
   

Hoff’s Waffle Pizza Crust

Hoff's Waffle Pizza Crust

Yields: 6ish Pizza Crusts

dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Chickpea Flour
• 2 cups Water 
  
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 

Directions:

1. Using a high speed, blend all ingredients until smooth (about 30 seconds)
2. Add more Water if necessary to get a batter consistency
   
3. Let set-up for 10 minutes
4. Cook like any other Waffle, but using a non-stick waffle plate/mold, no oil needed
   
5. Add Sauce & toppings
6. Air-fry at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes

Hoff Thoughts: I prefer to use my Cuisinart Griddler - they now sell waffle plates (just make sure to order the right size for your Griddler model) But I have also used silicon waffle molds, baking in the oven. 

Hoff's Falafel w/Tzatziki Salad

Hoff's Falafel w/Tzatziki Salad

Serves: 2

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free
 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Lettuce of choice
  
• 6-8 Falafels
• Cucumber (sliced)
  
• Cherry Tomatoes (quartered)
  
• Red Onion
• Pickle Relish

Tzatziki Ingredients:

• 15 oz. can White Beans (rinsed & drained)
  
• 1/2 Cucumber (peeled) 
• 1/2 cup plant-based Milk
  
• 1/2 cup Cashews (optional)
• Juice of one Lemon
  
• 2 tbsp. Dill (dried or fresh)
  

 

Directions:

1. Prepare Fafalel according to box directions
   
2. Meanwhile, in 2 large bowls, divide Salad ingredients equally or to preference
   
3. Using a high speed blender, blend Tzatziki ingredients (except Dill) until smooth, mix in Dill, transfer to a storage container and chill in the fridge until needed
   

Hoff Thoughts: This makes a lot of dressing, more than what is needed for two salads, plan accordingly.

Hoff's Lasagna III

Hoff's Lasagna III
Yields: About 6 large servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free
 
Ingredients:

• 16 oz. gluten-free Pasta
• 1 medium Zucchini (shredded)
• 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (Prego Light)
• 1 15 oz. can of Tomato Sauce
• x oz. firm Tofu (drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 2-3 cloves of Garlic
• 2 tbsp. Italian Herbs
• 2 tbsp. Sea Salt
• Nutritional Yeast

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Soak Pasta in hot water for 10 minutes, drain & mix with Spaghetti Sauce
3. Blend Tofu, Black Beans, Nutritional Yeast, Lemon Juice, Garlic & Italian Herbs until creamy
4. In a 9x13 baking dish, create the following layers
5. First Layer: 1 layer of Pasta & Tofu mixture
6. Second Layer: 1 layer of Pasta & shredded Zucchini
7. Third Layer: 1 layer of Pasta, top with can of Tomato Sauce & sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast
8. Cover & bake for 40 minutes
9. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting

Hoff's Lemon Basil Pasta

Hoff's Lemon Pasta

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

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. Gluten-free Pasta
• 1 Zucchini (chopped)
• 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cup fresh Basil (chopped)
• 1 cup Sweet Onion (sliced)
• 2.25 oz. can sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 1/2 cup Pasta Water (reserved)
• 2 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:  

1. Cook Pasta according to directions
2. Meanwhile lay Zucchini, Mushrooms & Onion on a baking tray & air-fry at 400 for 15-20 minutes
3. Once everything is done, combine Pasta w/Veggies, stir in Black Olives, Basil & Lemon, add seasonings
4. Add reserved cooking water if Pasta is too dry
5. Enjoy!

Simple Vegan Cheese Sauce

Simple Vegan Cheese Sauce

Yields: about 1 cup

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Cashew Powder (optional)
  
• 1 cup Water or unsweetened Organic Soymilk
• Juice from 1 Lemon
  
• Splash Liquid Smoke (optional for smokey flavor)
• 1 tsp. Hoff Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together using a high speed blender, at the end, blend for a few seconds on low to remove any air bubbles
   
2. Immediately transfer Sauce to storage container or use, Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools
3. Clean blender immediately

 Hoff Thoughts: Try replacing all of the seasonings with 2 tsp. Taco seasoning.

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Recipe adapted from Nutmeg Notebook

Vegan Ranch Dressing
Yields: about 3 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. Organic Silken Tofu (drained)
  
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-base Milk
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 1 tbsp. Chia Seeds
  
• 1 tbsp. minced Garlic
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Dill
  
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  
• 1 tsp. Garlic
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
  

Directions:

1. Using a high speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth
2. Keep in the fridge up to 1-2 weeks

 

KISS: Maple/Mustard Glazed Potatoes w/Green Beans

  KISS: Keep It Super Simple! 

I know there is typically another "S" to that saying, but we don't need that negativity in our lives.

This is a brand new series in which I share super simple meal ideas; because we vegans tend to get so buried in complex recipes that we forget that a meal can simply consist of a starch/grain and a veggie and be perfectly satisfying.

I pair each of these meals with a simple side salad and that's it! As a recovering bulk meal creator, I was quite skeptical that these meals would be filling enough, but just try it, you'll be amazed.

Keep it Healthy!

 

Ingredients:

• Baby Yukon Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Maple Syrup
• Stone Ground Mustard
• Dried Onion
• Sea Salt

I like to steam-prep my Potatoes using the InstantPot for 1-2 minutes at the beginning of the week and then storing in the fridge for latter in the week. 

The I slice the Potatoes in half and mix with Maple Syrup & Mustard to coat and finish cooking in my Airfryer at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile on the stove I heat through a can of Green Beans with the Dried Onion.

That's it! Plate & eat!

Hoff's TVP "Chicken" Noodle Soup (IP)

Hoff's TVP "Chicken" Noodle Soup (IP)

Yields: about 10 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 10 cups Water or Veggie Broth
• 2 cups GF Pasta
• 1 cup Soy Curls (broken into smaller pieces)
  
• 15 oz. can Carrots (rinsed & drained)
  
• 1 Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. minced Garlic
• 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Powder
  
• 1 tsp. Poultry Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Umami Seasoning
  
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Turmeric (for color)
  
• Salt/Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all remaining ingredients in IP (except Salt/Pepper)
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button, reduce time to 4 minutes (or half the Pasta cooking time, minus 1 minute)
   
4. When done, use quick release method 
5. Add Salt/Pepper to taste