Crock-Pot Sesame Tofu

As a child I was not really fond of tofu, or any form of Chinese food. Now as an adult, I have come to realize that some of it is quite tasty and if made right is quite enjoyable. This recipe I found off of Pinterest, but I have changed it so much that it has become my own recipe. It originally was for Sesame Chicken. I hope you enjoy it. By the way, my girls approve of this one. Probably because it is so sweet.

Crock-Pot Sesame Tofu

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

3 Package of firm or Super firm tofu (chopped in bite size pieces)

1/2 cup honey

2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce

1/2 onion, diced

2/3 cup ketchup

2/3 cup water

2/3 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp sesame seed oil or extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced, pressed or grated

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

2 cups dry brown rice

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 lb broccoli florets

Method:

Put tofu into crock pot.

In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, water, ketchup, brown sugar, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over tofu.

Cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours, or just until tofu is cooked through and marinates.

Cook rice according to package directions.

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet until hot. Add broccoli and saute 5-6 minutes or until cooked but tender. Add to tofu mix in crock-pot.

Serve tofu over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Fruit and Walnut Granola Bars

There are so many ways to enjoy food and I find with all of our dietary issues within our home we do the best on a simple plan. A best friend of mine was away for work and happened to come across a cookbook that the hospital was selling. Looking at it she knew right away that this was my type of cooking. I am so glad she did. The cookbook is called Wholesome Temptation which are recipes and Nutrition tips from the dietitians and chefs of Cancer Treatment Centers of America. I never thought I would say this, but I think this is one of my favorite cookbooks. The recipes are simple and easy to digest. I am so thrilled and I hope to share many more recipes from this book with you.

The recipe I will share tonight is Fruit and Walnut Granola Bars. AMAZING! Sorry, I do not have pictures as I did this at the last minute and felt the need to share. These are super easy to make and will become a regular snack for me when I need a pick me up. I hope you enjoy!

Fruit and Walnut Granola Bars

-Chef Judith Hallisey

Ingredients:

1 Large Egg
2 Large Egg White
1/2 c. Truvia ( I used organic sugar)
1 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 c. uncooked old fashioned oats
1 Tbs. unbleached flour
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. toasted and chopped walnuts

Method:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) Whisk together eggs in large bowl.

3) Add Truvia, cinnamon, vanilla.

4) Stir in oats, flour, fruit, and walnuts

5) Spread in a greased baking pan ( I used parchment paper)

6)  Bake until golden brown. ( I baked mine for 12-14 mins)

7) Cool and cut into bars. (I made 15 bars)

Note: These can be made gluten free by using GF Oats and rice flour.