Friday, March 27, 2026

Hoff's Tofu Sandwich

Hoff's Tofu Sandwich

Yields: 3 sandwiches
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free



Ingredients:

  • Sourdough Bread
  • 14 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Tomato (sliced)
  • Red Onion (sliced)
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • Hummus
  • Mustard
Marinade Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp Braggs
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 1 tsp Smoke Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Directions:
  1. Cut Tofu into 8 equal slices
  2. Mix marinade ingredients together in a shallow dish
  3. Place sliced Tofu into marinade, let sit minimum 1 hour, best is left overnight
  4. Air-fry Tofu at 375 degrees for 15 minutes
  5. Toast Bread
  6. Assemble sandwich, enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: Don’t press the Tofu, it causes the Tofu to be more prone the breaking apart when handling.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Hoff’s AF Baked Potato w/Mushroom & Carmalized Onions

Hoff’s AF Baked Potato w/Mushroom & Carmalized Onions

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


Ingredients:

Carmalized Onions & Mushrooms
  • 1 Sweet Onion (half moon slices)
  • 1 carton Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
Potatoes
  • 2 Baking Potatoes
Pick One:

Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Cashews
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Roasted Garlic Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Cashews
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Dill (mix-in)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Directions:

Carmalized Onions & Mushrooms
  1. Turn on Saute setting, to heat up IP
  2. Add Onions, Mushrooms, Sugar & Salt; mix together
  3. Saute until Onions & Mushrooms 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
Potatoes
  1. Meanwhile, poke each Potato with holes & microwave for 5 minutes
  2. Cut each Potato open & air fry at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
Sour Cream
  1. Meanwhile dump all Sour Cream ingredients into a high speed blender, blend until smooth
  2. Once all components are done assemble Potatoes & enjoy
Ranch Dressing
  1. Meanwhile dump all Ranch Dressing (hold Dill) ingredients into a high speed blender, blend until smooth
  2. Mix-in Dill
Meal
  1. Once all components are done, assemble Potatoes with desired toppings & enjoy

Hoff Thoughts: Want to prep in advance? Slice Onions & Mushrooms a few days before use. Microwave Potatoes & store in refrigerator until meal time. Sour Cream or Ranch Dressing can also be made at the same time & stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Hoff's Burrito (IP)

Hoff's Burrito (IP)

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



Ingredients:
  • 4 Wraps or Tortillas
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 15 oz can Pinto Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 15 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup organic Corn
  • 1/2 cup Onion (diced)
  • Juice from 1 Lime
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
Add-in Ideas:
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Avocado or Guacamole
  • Crushed Tortilla Chips
  • Black Olives (sliced)
  • Salsa or Taco Sauce

Directions:
  1. Mix everything together in the IP
  2. Close & lock lid
  3. Set Pressure Valve to Sealing
  4. Select Manual setting & reduce timer to 3 minutes
  5. Quick Release
  6. Fluff Rice with a fork 
  7. Add Lime Juice and stir to combine
  8. Assemble Burritos

Friday, March 6, 2026

Hoff's Subway Sub

Hoff's Subway Sub

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



Ingredients:

  • 6 Deli Rolls
  • 6 Romaine Lettuce Shells
  • 1 English Cucumber (chopped)
  • Tomato (chopped)
  • Hummus
  • Vegan Cheese
  • Red Onion 
  • Relish
  • Black Olives Slices
  • Mustard

 Directions:
  1. Hollow out bread from inside Roll, discard
  2. Lightly toast for 3 minutes
  3. Spread Hummus on one side of Bread
  4. Break Cheese slice in half, place on bottom of Roll or sprinkle shredded Cheese in hollowed out top piece
  5. Apply Mustard
  6. Add Romaine shell
  7. Pile on remaining ingredients inside a Romaine shell, helps to keep ingredients from falling out as you eat
  8. Using a knife push ingredients into Hoagie, just like Subway does it

Hoff Thoughts: Make this easy dinner even quicker with a Chopper.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Hoff's Fall Granola

Hoff's Fall Granola

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

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup Craisins
  • 1/4 Tahini
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin Spice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix Oats, Brown Sugar & Seasonings together
  3. Add remaining ingredients (except Craisins, mix to combine
  4. On a parchment lined baking sheet, spread out Granola
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, bake another 5 minutes
  6. Mix in Craisins
  7. Allow to cool before transferring to storage container

Hoff Thoughts: Store in air tight container up to three  weeks. I like to enjoy this over yogurt.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Hoff’s Cranberry Chkn Salad

Hoff’s Cranberry Chkn Salad

Yields: 6-8 open-faced sandwiches 
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:

  • 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 3 tbsp. Red Onion (chopped) 
  • 3 tbsp. Vegan Mayo
  • 2 tbsp. Craisins
  • 2 tbsp. Pistachios
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp. Pickle Relish
  • 1 tbsp. Chicken Broth Powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
  1. Using a high speed blender, pulse Chickpeas, Pistachios & Craisins until ground
  2. Transfer to a medium bowl & mix in remaining ingredients
  3. Serve chilled just as you would chicken salad

Hoff’s Thought: If doubling this recipe, pulse the Chickpeas, Pistachios & Craisins in a food processor.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Hoff's “Jasmine’s Favorite”

Inspired by Aladdin’s Restaurant

Hoff's “Jasmine’s Favorite”

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



Ingredients:
  • 3 cups Veggie Broth
  • 1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Brown Lentils
  • 1 Zucchini (shredded)
  • 1 Carrot (shredded)
  • 1 15 oz. can Kidney Beans (drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (reserved)
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • Season with Salt to taste
  • Tahini

Directions:
  1. Turn on Saute setting, to heat up IP
  2. Add 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. Combine rest of ingredients in the IP, except Lemon Juice
  9. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  10. Press "Manual" button
  11. Decrease cooking time to 10 minutes 
  12. When done, Quick release
  13. Add Lemon Juice
  14. Finish with Tahini
  15. Serve & enjoy!