Friday, October 30, 2026

Hoff’s Mujadara (IP)

Hoff’s Mujadara (IP)

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



Ingredients:
  • 2 Sweet Onion (half moon slices)
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 3 cup Veggie Broth
  • 1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Brown Lentils
  • 1 Zucchini (shredded)
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Cucumber (chopped)
  • Hummus
  • Tahini

Directions:
  1. Turn on Saute setting, to heat up IP
  2. Add 1/2 Onions, Sugar & Salt; mix together
  3. Saute until Onions release their water 
  4. Turn off Saute setting
  5. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  6. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 20 minutes
  7. When done, use quick release 
  8. If too much water is left, turn on Saute setting until desired amount is left
  9. Meanwhile, air fry remaining Onions at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until crispy
  10. Add Water, Rice, Lentils, Zucchini & Cumin to IP with caramelized Onions
  11. Pressure cook for an additional 10 minutes
  12. Quick release
  13. Plate Rice & Lentils top with Cucumbers & crispy Onions
  14. Serve with Hummus, Tahini or Lemon Juice

Friday, October 23, 2026

Hoff's Fudgey Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Hoff's Fudgey Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Yields: 4-6 cups
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 4 (more concentrated) - 6 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/2 cup Cacoa Powder
  • 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 8 Dates
  • 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt

Directions:
  1. Blend ingredients together with a high speed blender until well combined 
  2. Store in airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week

Preparation: 
  1. Shake “Concentrate” container
  2. Mix 1/2 cup Concentrate with 1/2 cup Water in favorite mug; if only making 4 cups of mix, reduce to 1/4 cup Concentrate
  3. Microwave 2 1/2 minutes or until preferred temp (watch for boil over - timing for two mugs at same time)
  4. Enjoy the cozy!

Friday, October 16, 2026

Bulk Vegan Gravy Mix II

Bulk Vegan Gravy Mix II

Yields: 1 1/2 cups Powder
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Instant Mashed Potato Flaked
  • 1/2 cup Mushroom Powder
  • 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Corn Starch
  • 3 tbsp Hoff’s Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper

Directions:
  1. Using a high speed blender, blend everything together into a fine powder
  2. Dump all ingredients in a large wide mouth mason jar or preferred storage

Gravy

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Water or unsweetened Plant Milk
  • 2 tbsp Gravy Mix 
  • Salt & Pepper to taste 

Directions:
  1. In a small pot over medium-high heat, whisk together Water or Milk & Gravy Mix
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and whisk until desired consistency is reached, about 3-4 minutes
  3. Season with Salt & Pepper if desired

Friday, October 9, 2026

Hoff's Skyline Chili II

Hoff's Skyline Chili II (Instant Pot) 

Serves: 5-6
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 16 oz. gluten-free Spaghetti
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup TVP
  • 1 15 oz. can Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can 100% pure Pumpkin
  • 1 15 oz. can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 15 oz. can fire-roasted diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Organic frozen Corn (reserved)
  • 1 6 oz. can Tomato Paste
  • 1 Zucchini (shredded)
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tbsp. Almond butter or Tahini
  • 1 tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cacao Powder

Directions:
  1. Prepare Spaghetti according to package directions
  2. Combine rest of ingredients in the IP
  3. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  4. Press "Manual" button
  5. Decrease cooking time to 10 minutes 
  6. When done, use Quick release method
  7. Stir in Corn, helps to cool down Chilli
  8. Serve over Spaghetti, top with optional Nutritional Yeast

Friday, October 2, 2026

Cake Mix Pumpkin Cake/Cookies

  1. Cake Mix Pumpkin Cake/Cookies

Yields: 1 loaf or 12 cookies
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 15 oz. box GF Cake Mix
  • 1 15 oz. can pureed Pumpkin 
  • 1/2 cup Apple Sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegan Chocolate Chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Craisins or Raisins (optional)
  • 3 tbsp Walnuts (chopped)
  • 2 tsp. Pumpkin Spice

Cookie Ingredients:
  • 1 15 oz. box GF Cake Mix
  • 1 15 oz. can pureed Pumpkin 
  • 1/2 cup vegan Chocolate Chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Craisins or Raisins (optional)
  • 3 tbsp Walnuts (chopped/optional)
  • 2 tsp. Pumpkin Spice


Cake Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a medium bowl, mix ingredients together
  3. Pour into a loaf pan
  4. Bake 50 minutes
  5. Allow to cool

Cookie Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a medium bowl, mix ingredients together
  3. Using a standard cookie scoop, drop dough onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet
  4. Bake 15 minutes
  5. Allow to cool
Get your pumpkin on!


Friday, September 25, 2026

Hoff’s Vegeta Rice

Hoff’s Vegeta Rice

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


Ingredients: 

Directions: 
  1. Stir all ingredients together in IP
  2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed 
  3. Press "Manual" button 
  4. Decrease cooking time to 3 minutes 
  5. When done, use quick release method
  6. Stir, dig in!

Friday, September 18, 2026

Hoff’s Refried Bean Dip Meal

Hoff’s Refried Bean Dip Meal

Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:

  • 15oz can Refried Beans (no lard)
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Hoff’s Simple Vegan Cheese Sauce
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Black Olives (sliced)
  • Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Taco Seasoning

Directions:

  1. Microwave or heat on stove, Refried Beans
  2. Mix-in NutritionalYeast, Lime Juice & Taco Seasoning
  3. Pour some Cheese Sauce onto two plates, follow with Refried Beans
  4. Layer with Salsa, Guacamole & remaining Cheese Sauce
  5. Top with Lettuce, Black Olives & Onions
  6. Serve with Tortilla Chips, Baby Carrots, Cucumbers slices, Baby Potatoes & Mini Peppers

Friday, September 11, 2026

Hoff's Autumn Sourdough Salad

Hoff's Autumn Sourdough Salad

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



Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Wild Rice
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 15oz can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 small Apple (chopped) or Mandarin Orange Slices
  • 1/2 English Cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 Carrot (shredded)
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • Sliced Black Olives (drained)
  • Red Onion (sliced)
  • Pomegranate Arils
  • Imitation Bacon Bits
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Pumpkin Seeds
Dressing:
  • Mustard/Honey Mustard
  • Maple Syrup
  • Pinch of Salt

 Directions:
  1. Prepare Rice: Instant Pot: 10 minutes, natural release
  2. Air-fry Chickpeas at 400 degrees for 10 minutes
  3. Toast Sourdough, tear into pieces
  4. Mix equal parts Mustard & Maple Syrup to create a dressing
  5. Divide Lettuce between two bowls, toss each with some dressing just to coat
  6. Assemble remainder of salad with desired amount of ingredients and finish with remaining dressing

Friday, September 4, 2026

Hoff's TLT

Hoff's TLT

Yields: 6 sandwiches
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:

  • 12 slices Gluten-free Bread
  • 8 oz. Tempeh (1/8” slices)
  • Sliced Tomato
  • Sliced Red Onion
  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • Avocado or Guacamole
  • Vegan Mayo
  • Pepper
  • Salt
Marinade Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp Braggs
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 1 tsp Smoke Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder

Directions:
  1. Place sliced Tempeh into prepared marinade, let sit minimum 1 hour, best is left overnight
  2. Air-fry Tempeh Bacon at 400 for 12 minutes
  3. Meanwhile slice Tomato, season with Salt & Pepper
  4. Toast Bread
  5. Assemble sandwich, enjoy!

Friday, August 28, 2026

Hoff's BBQ Chkn Wrap

Hoff's BBQ Chkn Wrap

Yields: 4 Wraps
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 4 Wraps
  • 1 cup Soy Curls
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
  • Cole Slaw mix/Romaine
  • Cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 Carrot (shredded)
  • Red Onion (chopped)
  • Mustard or Hummus
Dressing:

 Directions:
  1. Rehydrate Soy Curls with just enough Water to cover
  2. Drain Soy Curls, press out remaining Water - discard, mix Soy Curls with BBQ Sauce
  3. Air-fry Soy Curls at 400 degrees for 8 minutes
  4. Assemble Wraps finish with Mustard & Ranch Dressing 

Friday, August 21, 2026

Hoff's Taco Salad III

Hoff's Taco Salad III

Yields: 2 Big Salads

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


 
Ingredients:
  • 2-3 cups Romaine (chopped)
  • 1 Red Pepper Chopped
  • 1 15 oz. can Refied or Black Beans or Pinto Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 cup frozen Organic Corn
  • 1 cup Rice, Quinoa or TVP
  • 1/2 cup Salsa
  • 1/3 cup Red Onion (chopped)
  • Sliced Black Olives
  • 1 cup Nachos (crushed)
  • Hoff’s Simple Vegan Cheese Sauce
  • Salsa or Taco Sauce
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Cilantro

Directions:
  1. Air-fry Peppers, Corn & Onions
  2. Heat Beans, mix with 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
  3. Prepare Rice, Quinoa or TVP, mix with 1 tsp Taco Seasoning, mix in Salsa & Cilantro
  4. Make Cheese Sauce subbing 1 tsp Taco Seasoning for Hoff Seasoning
  5. Divide Beans between two large bowls
  6. Top with Romaine & remaining ingredients

Friday, August 14, 2026

Hoff's French Toast Casserole

Hoff's French Toast Casserole

Servings: 2
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 4 Sourdough slices (cubed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Plant Based Milk
  • 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp ground Flaxseed
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Whisk everything together except the Bread to form a Custard
  3. Spread Bread cubes in single layer in 9x13 glass baking dish
  4. Evenly pour Custard over Bread; mix to evenly coat, spread out Bread
  5. Allow to sit for 15 minutes to set up
  6. Bake uncovered 40 minutes minutes until golden brown & set
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes
  8. Serve with Maple Syrup

Friday, July 31, 2026

Hoff's Buffalo Ranch Chkn Salad

Hoff's Buffalo Ranch Chkn Salad

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


Ingredients:
  • 1 bag Daring. Buffalo Plant Chicken Wings
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas
  • Shredded Lettuce/Greens
  • Baby Cucumbers (sliced)
  • 1 Carrot (shredded)
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • Black Olives
  • Red Onion (chopped)
  • Dried Cranberries or Grapes (sliced)
  • Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds
Dressing:

 Directions:
  1. Air-fry Chicken & Chickpeas at 400 degrees for  8 minutes
  2. Chop Chicken into pieces
  3. Divide Lettuce between two bowls, mix each with some dressing to coat
  4. Assemble salads with desired amount of ingredients
  5. Finish with remaining dressing

Friday, July 24, 2026

Hoff’s Muesli

Hoff’s Muesli

Yields: about 9 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Crisps
  • 2 cups Puffed Rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Golden Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberry or Blueberries
  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin or Sunflower Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon

Directions:
  1. Dump all ingredients into a air-tight container
  2. Add lid, shake to combine
  3. Mix 1 cup Muesli with Plant Milk of choice, top with fresh or frozen fruit if desired
  4. Viel SpaB!

Hoff Thoughts: Store at room temperature for 1-2 month. When Fall comes, I use Pumpkin Spice instead of Cinnamon. Psst…if you didn’t know, Muesli is German!

Friday, July 17, 2026

Hoff's Chkn Salad

Hoff's Chkn Salad

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


Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Soy Curls
    • 2 tsp Poultry Seasoning
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas
  • Shredded Lettuce/Greens
  • Baby Cucumbers (sliced)
  • 1 Carrot (shredded)
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • Black Olives
  • Red Onion (chopped)
  • Dried Cranberries or Grapes (sliced)
  • Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds
Dressing:
  • Mustard
  • Maple Syrup
Or

 Directions:
  1. Rehydrate Soy Curls in just enough Water to cover & Poultry Seasoning & Salt for at least 15 minutes
  2. Drain & air-fry Soy Curls & Chickpeas at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
  3. Mix equal parts Mustard & Maple Syrup to create a dressing or use Chickpea dressing
  4. Divide Lettuce between two bowls, mix each with some dressing to coat
  5. Assemble salads with desired amount of ingredients
  6. Finish with remaining dressing

Friday, July 10, 2026

Hoff’s Iced Mocha

Hoff’s Iced Mocha

Serves: 2


Ingredients:
  • 4 tsp Instant Coffee
  • 8 tbsp Water
  • 2 tbsp Cacao Powder or Hershey Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar*
  • 2 tbsp Creamer of choice (optional)
  • 8 Ice Cubes
  • 2 cups Soy Milk
Directions:
  1. Divide Instant Coffee, Cacao/Syrup & Sugar* between two glasses
  2. Add Water, use Milk Frother to blend until foam forms
  3. Add Ice, Milk & Creamer
  4. Screw you Starbucks!

Hoff Thoughts: Omit Brown Sugar if using Creamer.

Friday, July 3, 2026

Hoff's Not A Burger Wrap

Hoff's Not A Burger Wrap

Yields: 4 Wraps
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:

  • 4 Wraps
  • 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes (sliced)
  • Lettuce
  • 1/2 Red Onion (sliced)
  • Pickles
  • Vegan Mayo
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • 2 tsp Hoff Seasoning

 Directions:
  1. Mash Black Beans with Hoff Seasoning
  2. Microwave 2 minutes to warm
  3. Spread mashed Beans onto center of wrap
  4. Assemble rest of wrap like your burger
  5. Enjoy!

Friday, June 26, 2026

Black Bean Smoothie

Black Bean Smoothie

Serves: 1
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:
  • 1 can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups Almond Milk
  • 1 cup frozen Strawberries, Cherries or Mixed Berries
  • 1 tbsp Cacao Powder or 1 tsp Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
  • 1 tbsp Almond Powder (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Maple
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • Pinch of Salt

Directions:
    1. Blend everything together using a high speed blender; 1 minute
    2. Consume immediately

    Hoff Thoughts: This is meant to be a meal replacement as it comes in over 500 calories with Almond Powder & under without. Best served ice cold, add ice cubes if needed.

    Friday, June 19, 2026

    Hoff's Baked Pineapple Chkn

    Hoff's Baked Pineapple Chkn

    Yields: 5-6 servings
    meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free



    Rice:
    • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
    • 2 1/2 cups Water

    Ingredients:
    • 1 cup Soy Curls (rehydrated) or 14 oz firm Tofu (cubed)
    • 1 Red Pepper (chopped) 
    • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)

    Sauce Ingredients:
    • 20 oz can Pineapple chunks in 100% Juice
    • 1/2 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos
    • 1/4 cup Water
    • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
    • 2 tbsp Corn Starch
    • 1 tsp minced Ginger
    • 1 tsp minced Garlic

    Directions:
    1. Dump Pineapple w/Juice & Sauce Ingredients into 9x13 baking dish, stir
    2. Add Soy Curls/Tofu, Peppers & Onions together, stir to combine
    3. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes
    4. Meanwhile prepare Rice
    5. Once everything is cooked, spoon Rice into a bowl, top with Veggies & any additional sauce such as Tahini if desired
    6. OR 
    7. Dump Pineapple w/Juice, Sauce Ingredients, plus 2 cups Water into 9x13 baking dish, stir, add remaining ingredients, stir to combine
    8. Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, check Rice for doneness

    Friday, June 12, 2026

    Hoff’s Iced Raspberry Mocha

    Hoff’s Iced Raspberry Mocha

    Serves: 2

    Ingredients:
    • 4 tsp Instant Coffee
    • 8 tbsp Water
    • 2 tbsp Cacao Powder or Hershey Syrup
    • 4 tbsp DaVinci Raspberry Syrup
    • 8 Ice Cubes
    • 2 cups Soy Milk
    Directions:
    1. Divide Instant Coffee, Chocolate & Syrup between two glasses
    2. Add Water, use Milk Frother to blend
    3. Add Ice & Milk
    4. Screw you Starbucks!

    Hoff Thoughts: More Syrup ideas: Black Cherry, Vanilla, Toasted Hazelnut, Cake Batter, Cookie Batter, Cookie Butter…

    Saturday, June 6, 2026

    Hoff's Berry Salad

    Hoff's Berry Salad

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


     
    Dressing Ingredients:
    • Juice from 1 Lime
    • 2-3 tbsp Brown Sugar
     
    Salad Ingredients:
    • 1 container Strawberries (chopped)
    • 1 container Blackberries
    • 1 container Blueberries

    Directions:
    1. In a large bowl mix Berries & Lime Juice together until combined

    Hoff Thoughts: Raspberries seem like a natural addition to this Salad, but they are too delicate & breakdown. 

    Friday, May 29, 2026

    Hoff’s Red Beans & Rice

    Hoff’s Red Beans & Rice

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

    Ingredients: 
    • 2 1/2 cups Veggie Broth
    • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
    • 15 oz can Kidney Beans (rinsed & drained)
    • 1 cup Soy Crumbles
      • 1 tsp Hoff Seasoning
      • Pinch of Fennel Seeds
      • Splash of Hot Sauce
    • 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
    • 1 Sweet Onion (chopped)
    • 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
    • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
    • 2 tsp Hoff’s Seasoning
    • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
    • 1 tsp Thyme

    Directions: 
    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
    2. Rehydrate Soy Curls in just enough Water to cover, mix in Seasonings, let sit 15 minutes
    3. In a 9x13 casserole dish, dump all ingredients, mix to combine 
    4. Cover & bake for 45 minutes

    Hoff Thoughts: If making ahead of time, add Water at prep or right before baking - whichever your spirit whispers…mine can’t make up its mind.

    Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream (2)

    Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream (2)

    24 hour prep time
    Yields: 2 Deluxe Pints

    dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


    Ingredients:
    • 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
    • 2 cups Plant-based Milk
    • 6 Dates
    • 6 tbsp Cacao Powder
    • 1/2 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 two Ninja Creami Deluxe 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.

    Friday, May 22, 2026

    Hoff's Ninja “Fudgey” Chocolate Milkshake

    Hoff's Ninja “Fudgey” Chocolate Milkshake

    24 hour prep time

    Yields: 2 shakes
    dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


    Ingredients:
    • 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
    • 1 cup Plant-based Milk + Milk (reserved)
    • 4 Dates
    • 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
    • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

    Directions:
    1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender like a Vitamix
    2. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
    3. Pour mixture into one Ninja Creami Deluxe Container
    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
    6. Make “well” in Ice Cream, add enough “Milk” to fill, re-spin using the Milkshake setting
    7. Enjoy!

    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.

    Friday, May 15, 2026

    Ninja Raspberry Lime Sorbet

    Ninja Raspberry Lime Sorbet

    24 hour prep time
    Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

    dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



    Ingredients:
    • 15 oz can crushed Pears in 100% Juice
    • 10 oz frozen organic Raspberries
    • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
    • 4 Dates
    • Plant Milk (if needed)

    Directions:
    1. Blend Pears, Raspberries & Dates using a high speed blender until smooth about 30 seconds
    2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add some Plant Milk, stir
    3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
    4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Sorbet setting, Re-Spin w/milk as a Pear base tends to be icy
    5. 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. The Pears act as a sweetener in this recipe.

    Friday, May 8, 2026

    Hoff's Burger Wrap

    Hoff's Burger Wrap

    Yields: 4 Wraps
    meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



    Ingredients:

    • 4 Wraps
    • 4 pre-made Burgers
    • 2 Roma Tomatoes (sliced)
    • Lettuce
    • 1/2 Red Onion (sliced)
    • Pickles
    • Vegan Mayo
    • Ketchup
    • Mustard

     Directions:
    1. Heat Burgers, cut each in half
    2. Add one Burger to each wrap
    3. Assemble rest of wrap like a normal Burger
    4. Enjoy!

    Hoff Thoughts: In a pinch I use Beyond, Impossible or Aldi’s Earth Grown Veggie Burger.  When I have time, I prefer to make my own.

    Friday, April 24, 2026

    Hoff's Hummus Grain Bowl

    Hoff's Hummus Grain Bowl

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


    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or Quinoa
    • 1 1/2 cups Water
    • Tofu or Baby Potatoes
    • 15 oz can Chickpeas
    • 1 Avocado (cubed)
    • 1 cup Cucumber (chopped)
    • 1 cup Carrots (shredded)
    • 1/2 cup Onion (diced)
    •  2 tsp. Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds
    • Cashew Cream (1/4 cup Cashews, 1/4 cup Water)
    • Hummus

    Directions:
    1. Drain Chickpeas but don’t rinse, add Tofu or Potatoes toss with desired spices, spread out on baking sheet air-fry or roast at 400 degrees for 12 minutes (AF), 30 minutes (oven)
    2. Meanwhile, place Rice & Water in an Instant Pot & cook on Manual for 3 minutes or Quinoa for 4 minutes Quick Release
    3. Divide Rice/Quinoa evenly into two bowls 
    4. Divide remaining ingredients
    5. Top with desired amount of Cashew Cream & Hummus