Hoff’s Deluxe Taco Mac & Cheese II

Hoff’s Deluxe Taco Mac & Cheese

Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, Hoff’s Taco Pasta egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten- free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. Gluten-free Pasta
• 1/2 cup TVP
• Hoff’s Cheese Sauce
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Salt

1. Prepare Pasta according to package directions, adding Black Beans & Corn with Pasta once water is boiling
2. Rehydrate TVP with 1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning, microwave 2 minutes
3. Prepare Hoff’s Cheese Sauce swapping Seasonings for 1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning & Salt
4. Once everything is ready, stir together & serve

Hoff Thoughts: Topping ideas: Cashew Cream Cheese, Salsa, Baked Tortilla Chips, Avocado, Black Olives, Peppers, Onions…

Vegan Ranch Dressing II

Vegan Ranch Dressing II

Yields: 16 oz

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. can White Beans (rinsed & drained)  or  1/2 cup raw, unsalted Cashews
• 1 cup plant-based Milk
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Salt

Mix-in:

• 1 tsp dried Dill

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together
2. Mix in Dill
3. Chill until ready to serve

Easier Basic DIY Yogurt (IP)

Easier Basic DIY Yogurt (IP)

Yields: 2-3 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, oil-free

Ingredients:

• 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu OR 6 cups homemade Soy Milk
• 1 cup Water (omit if using Soy Milk)
• 4 Vegan Probiotics Capsules (75 Billion) or Yogurt Starter packet or Whey from last batch
• Topping of choice (jam, fruit, nuts, etc.)

Directions (Instant Pot):

1. Blend Tofu, Water & Probiotics or Yogurt Starter OR whisk Soy Milk & Probiotics or Yogurt Starter
2. Pour directly into Instant Pot
3. Cover with lid
4. Select Yogurt setting & change time to 8 (mild) or 12 (tart) hours
5. Transfer Yogurt to another container or cool & strain for a thicker consistency & to retrieve Whey for next batch
6. Serve desired amount with jam, fruit, nuts, etc. or use to make a sauce

Hoff Thoughts: 

• Sterilize IP liner by placing in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes
• Soy Milk should be room temperature or no hotter than 110 degrees, if using
• Your IP will never come up to pressure, the timer will start at zero & go up until the time set; that’s how you know it’s working
• Freeze some of the “Whey” to start your next batch of Yogurt (up to 2-3 times) instead of using Probiotics or starter
• Yogurt good up to 3 weeks
• Store Probiotics or Yogurt Starter in refrigerator
• Yogurt Starter can make up to 2 quarts or 8 cups of Milk into Yogurt

Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream a (4)

Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream a (4)

24 hour prep time

Yields: 4 Pints
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 - 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 4 cups Plant-based Milk
• 10 Dates
• 8 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 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 four Ninja Creami 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.

Hoff's Taco Mac & Cheese

Hoff's Taco Mac & Cheese

Serves: 4
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz gluten-free Pasta
• 1/2 cup TVP crumbles
• 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 cup Unflavored Milk Alternative or Water
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Rehydrate TVP with water & 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
2. Cook Pasta according to directions
3. Meanwhile in a high speed blender, blend remaining ingredients until hot about 3 minutes
4. Drain Pasta, return to pot, mix in "Cheese Sauce" & TVP crumbles
5. Enjoy!

Hoff's Jury Duty Wrap

Hoff's Jury Duty Wrap

Yields: 1 Wrap
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• Wrap
• Cucumber Slices
• Shredded Carrots
• Spinach
• Red Pepper Slices
• Sliced Red Onion 
• Pickle Slices
• Sliced Black Olives
• Hummus

 Directions:

1. Spread Hummus onto one side of Wrap
2. Pile remaining ingredients in center of Wrap
3. Fold Wrap, roll in parchment paper & tape to hold 

Hoff Thoughts: Recently I was called to fulfill my civic duty. This presented a challenge - lunch. These wraps solved all of my concerns:

1. No refrigeration
2. No microwave
3. Easy to carry
4. Filling

The only downside is that this wrap is best made the same day; making the night before results in a soggy wrap.

Hoff's Spring Sushi Bowl

Hoff's Spring Sushi Bowl

Yields: 3 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 7 oz firm Tofu (cubed)
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Braggs
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• 1 Cucumber (shredded)
• 1/2 cup frozen Shelled Edamame
• Sesame Seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
• Braggs to taste

Directions:

1. Marinate Tofu in Braggs & Maple Syrup for at least 15 minutes or overnight
2. Stir Rice & Water in Instant Pot & cook on Manual for 3 minutes, Natural Release
3. Meanwhile, Airfryer Tofu & Asparagus at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
4. At the same defrost the Edamame in bowl of hot water
5. Assemble bowls
6. Season with Braggs, finish with Sesame Seeds