Friday, November 7, 2025

Hoff's Instant Pot Stew (IP)

Hoff's Instant Pot Stew (IP)

Serves: 6-8
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients: 
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup Soy Curls
  • 1 carton Mushrooms (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Better than Bouillon No Beef Broth
  • 2 tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 cups Baby Yellow Potatoes (chopped)
  • 2 Carrots (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Organic frozen Corn
  • 15 oz can Green Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 small Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tsp minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder

Directions: 
  1. Stir Water & Beef Boulion, Braggs, Tomato Paste & all seasonings in IP, mix in Soy Curls, Mushrooms & Onions
  2. Top with Potatoes, then Carrots, then Green Beans & Corn
  3. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed 
  4. Press "Manual" button, reduce time to 15 minutes 
  5. When done, use quick release method
  6. Mix every thing together, enjoy!

Friday, October 31, 2025

Hoff's Tofu Ramen Soup

Hoff's Tofu Ramen Soup

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


Ingredients:
  • 2 bundles Ramen Noodles
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 7 oz block firm Tofu (cut into small squares) 
  • 1 cup Cabbage (slaw mix)
  • 1/2 cup organic Edamame
  • 1/2 cup organic Corn
  • 1/2 sheet of Roasted Seaweed (torn/cut into pieces) 
  • 1-2 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Amino Acid (or soy sauce) to taste
  • 1 tbsp Almond Butter
  • 1 tbsp Miso
  • 1 tsp Umami Seasoning
  • 1 tsp minced Ginger
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic
  • Juice from 1 Lime

Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients (minus Noodles) in a pot and bring to a boil
  2. Add Noodles and cook according to package time
  3. Finish with Lime Juice
  4. Enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: Add-in ideas: Shredded Carrot, Shredded Zucchini, Sliced Mushrooms, Scallions

Friday, October 24, 2025

Hoff's Chkn Broccoli Rice Casserole

Hoff's Chkn Broccoli Rice Casserole
Yields: 8-10 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free




Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Veggie Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 2 - 12 oz. bags frozen Broccoli
  • 1 cup Soy Curls

Sauce

  • 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Instant Mashed Potatoes flakes
  • 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Hoff Seasoning

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Blend Sauce ingredients in a Vitamix/high power blender until smooth
  3. Add Sauce & remaining ingredients to a 9 x 13 baking dish (I prefer glass), mix until combined
  4. Bake covered for 30 minutes

Friday, October 17, 2025

Hoff's Chickpea Cranberry Wrap

Hoff's Chickpea Cranberry Wrap

Yields: enough for 6 wraps
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free



Ingredients:
  • 6 Wraps
  • 2 - 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 1/4 cup dried Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped Sweet Onion
  • 3 tbsp plain Hummus
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Relish
  • 2 tbsp Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
  1. Using a food processor, pulse Chickpeas until desired texture is achieved
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients
  3. Allow to chill in the fridge before spreading onto toasted Bread or use as a Wrap filling

Friday, October 10, 2025

Ninja Apple Cider Italian Ice

Ninja Apple Cider Italian Ice

24 hour prep time
Yields: 3 cups

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 3 cups Apple Cider

Directions:
  1. Pour Juice into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, up to Max Fill line
  2. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  3. When ready to enjoy, process using the Ninja Creami Deluxe Italian Ice setting, re-spin if necessary, adding more liquid if needed

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, October 3, 2025

Hoff's Autumn Grain Bowl II

Hoff's Autumn Grain Bowl II

Yields: 3-4 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Veggie Broth
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1/2 cup Quinoa
  • 7 oz Firm Tofu (cubed) or 1 cup Soy Curls (rehydrated)
  • 10 oz bag frozen Butternut Squash or Sweet Potatoes (defrosted)
  • 10 oz bag frozen Broccoli or Brussels Sprouts
  • 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 1/2 Red Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp dried Cranberries (reserved)
  • 2 tbsp chopped Walnuts (reserved)

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Mix Broth, Rice & Quinoa together in IP
  3. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  4. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 3 minutes
  5. When done, use manual release method for 10 minutes, then quick release
  6. In a 9x13 baking dish add remaining ingredients
  7. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes
  8. Serve roasted bits over Rice/Quinoa
  9. Finish with Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds
  10. Serve with Tahini or Hummus

Hoff's UnStuffed Peppers Soup

Hoff's UnStuffed Peppers Soup

Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free



Ingredients:
  • 6 cups Veggie Broth
  • 2-3 Peppers (chopped)
  • 1 cup Soy Crumbles or 15 oz can Lentils
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Almond Butter Powder
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar 
  • 1 tbsp Hoff Seasoning
  • Salt to taste

Directions:
  1. Dump everything into a large pot, stir, bring to boil
  2. Rice should be done in 15 minutes
  3. Time to eat!

Hoff Thoughts: Or throw into an Instant Pot & cook for 3 minutes.