I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
grape tomatoes on the counter. Dinner needs to be quick and easy
tonight.

Suggestions?

maxine in ri

"maxine in ri" > wrote in message
...
>I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> grape tomatoes on the counter. Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> tonight.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> maxine in ri

Stir Fry Buddha's Delight half the grape tomatoes and add at the last minute

Add sticky rice,

Dimitri

maxine in ri wrote:

> I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> grape tomatoes on the counter. Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> tonight.
>
> Suggestions?

Start cooking rice however you like doing it.

Slice an onion and a clove of garlic. Cut tofu into half-inch blocks. Heat
some oil in a skillet. When hot, add a half-teaspoon of cumin and turmeric
and a eighth of a teaspoon of cinnamon and cayenne. Cook very briefly, then
add the onion and a generous pinch of salt. After about 30 seconds, turn the
heat down and add the garlic and a quarter-cup of water. Allow to simmer for
about five minutes.

During those five minutes, cut the grape tomatoes in half and mix them with
yogurt, cilantro, and sugar to taste.

When the five minutes is up, add a cornstarch slurry to the onion mixture
and heat to boiling. Add the tofu and stir gently to coat with the sauce.

Bob

"maxine in ri" > wrote in message
...
>I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> grape tomatoes on the counter. Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> tonight.
>
> Suggestions?
>

Do "quick and easy" ever go along with tofu? I know delicious is certainly
out of the question ...

I'd make macaroine and toss it with grated cheeses, a bit of milk, maybe
tuna, and garnish with the tomatoes.

On May 1, 12:18*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
>
> Do "quick and easy" ever go along with tofu? I know delicious is certainly
> out of the question ...

Oh, shut the **** up, you old bag.

>
> I'd make macaroine and toss it with grated cheeses, a bit of milk, maybe
> tuna, and garnish with the tomatoes.

LOL @ tuna casserole suggestion. Yeah, that's great. <---sarcasm

I breathlessly await your stupid response. LOL

On May 1, 1:18*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "maxine in ri" > wrote in ...
>
> >I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> > grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> > tonight.
>
> > Suggestions?
>
> Do "quick and easy" ever go along with tofu? I know delicious is certainly
> out of the question ...
>
> I'd make macaroine and toss it with grated cheeses, a bit of milk, maybe
> tuna, and garnish with the tomatoes.

Aw, c'mon CC. If you don't like the main ingredient, don't respond.
We had a Japanese exchange student who would come home from school and
slice off a half pound chunk of tofu, and eat it plain with a glass of
milk. Now _that_ gave me pause, but she seemed to like it.

maxine in ri

On Fri, 1 May 2009 13:41:59 -0700 (PDT), maxine >
wrote:

>On May 1, 1:18*pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
>> "maxine in ri" > wrote in ...
>>
>> >I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
>> > grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
>> > tonight.
>>
>> > Suggestions?
>>
>> Do "quick and easy" ever go along with tofu? I know delicious is certainly
>> out of the question ...
>>
>> I'd make macaroine and toss it with grated cheeses, a bit of milk, maybe
>> tuna, and garnish with the tomatoes.
>
>Aw, c'mon CC. If you don't like the main ingredient, don't respond.
>We had a Japanese exchange student who would come home from school and
>slice off a half pound chunk of tofu, and eat it plain with a glass of
>milk. Now _that_ gave me pause, but she seemed to like it.
>
>maxine in ri

Grab some nice crackers and relax with a bowl of this


* Exported from MasterCook *

TOFU ANTI-PASTO

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1/3 c Black olives, pitted
1 c Mushrooms, quartered
1 c Celery, sliced
1 1/2 c Tomatoes, diced
1 ea Red bell pepper, julienned
1 ea Yellow bell pepper, julienne
2 ea Green onions, sliced thinly
1 1/2 c Tofu, diced
1 ea Garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 ts Oregano
2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/4 c Olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste

Combine the vegetables & tofu in a large mixing or salad bowl. Add
the rest of the ingredients & mix gently to combine. Marinate at
room
temperature for 30 minutes. Check the seasoning before serving.



- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 70 Calories; 7g Fat (78.7%
calories from fat); trace Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary
Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2
Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat.

On May 1, 5:15*pm, wrote:

> Grab some nice crackers and relax with a bowl of this
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *TOFU ANTI-PASTO

Too late for tonight, but saved for the next gathering of friends.

Thanks
maxine in ri

"maxine" > wrote in message
...
On May 1, 1:18 pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> "maxine in ri" > wrote in
> ...
>
> >I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> > grape tomatoes on the counter. Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> > tonight.
>
> > Suggestions?
>
> Do "quick and easy" ever go along with tofu? I know delicious is certainly
> out of the question ...
>
> I'd make macaroine and toss it with grated cheeses, a bit of milk, maybe
> tuna, and garnish with the tomatoes.

>Aw, c'mon CC. If you don't like the main ingredient, don't respond.


Haha. You so funny.

On Fri, 1 May 2009 09:52:29 -0700 (PDT), maxine in ri
> wrote:

>I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
>grape tomatoes on the counter. Dinner needs to be quick and easy
>tonight.
>
>Suggestions?
>
>maxine in ri


Stir fry the tofu with scallions, a bit of garlic-chili paste, perhaps
another veggie, serve with tomatoes roasted in olive oil & salted.

This goes with challah?

Boron

On May 1, 2:20*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:
> On Fri, 1 May 2009 09:52:29 -0700 (PDT), maxine in ri
>
> > wrote:
> >I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> >grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> >tonight.
>
> >Suggestions?
>
> >maxine in ri
>
> Stir fry the tofu with scallions, a bit of garlic-chili paste, perhaps
> another veggie, serve with *tomatoes roasted in olive oil & salted.
>
> This goes with challah?
>
> Boron

Why not? DD would make it into a challah sandwich if she wasn't
starring in 12th night tonight<G>

maxine in ri

On Fri, 1 May 2009 13:43:26 -0700 (PDT), maxine >
wrote:

>On May 1, 2:20*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:
>> On Fri, 1 May 2009 09:52:29 -0700 (PDT), maxine in ri
>>
>> > wrote:
>> >I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
>> >grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
>> >tonight.
>>
>> >Suggestions?
>>
>> >maxine in ri
>>
>> Stir fry the tofu with scallions, a bit of garlic-chili paste, perhaps
>> another veggie, serve with *tomatoes roasted in olive oil & salted.
>>
>> This goes with challah?
>>
>> Boron
>
>Why not? DD would make it into a challah sandwich if she wasn't
>starring in 12th night tonight<G>
>
>maxine in ri

What a delight. I hope you are taping it.

It's a liitle late in the evening to wish her "break a leg, " but I
will send it along anyway.

Boron

On May 1, 9:50*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:

> >Why not? *DD would make it into a challah sandwich if she wasn't
> >starring in 12th night tonight<G>
>
> >maxine in ri
>
> What a delight. I hope you are taping it.
>
> It's a liitle late in the evening to wish her "break a leg, " but I
> will send it along anyway.
>
> Boron

She was the perfect Olivia, and the kids did a great job without
chewing on too much of the scenery (OB Food)<g>

maxine in ri

On Fri, 1 May 2009 19:28:33 -0700 (PDT), maxine >
wrote:

>On May 1, 9:50*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:
>
>> >Why not? *DD would make it into a challah sandwich if she wasn't
>> >starring in 12th night tonight<G>
>>
>> >maxine in ri
>>
>> What a delight. I hope you are taping it.
>>
>> It's a liitle late in the evening to wish her "break a leg, " but I
>> will send it along anyway.
>>
>> Boron
>
>She was the perfect Olivia, and the kids did a great job without
>chewing on too much of the scenery (OB Food)<g>
>
>maxine in ri


How wonderful!

I am also amazed and thrilled that there are schools that will tackle
Shakespeare onstage these days.

Boron

On May 1, 2:20*pm, Boron Elgar > wrote:
> On Fri, 1 May 2009 09:52:29 -0700 (PDT), maxine in ri
>
> > wrote:
> >I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> >grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> >tonight.
>
> >Suggestions?
>
> >maxine in ri
>
> Stir fry the tofu with scallions, a bit of garlic-chili paste, perhaps
> another veggie, serve with *tomatoes roasted in olive oil & salted.
>
> This goes with challah?
>
> Boron

You and Bob T have got the Muse up and running. Thanks all!

maxine in ri
no yogurt or garlic-chili paste, but the rest is on tap.

On May 1, 9:52*am, maxine in ri > wrote:
> I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> tonight.
>
> Suggestions?
>

Soon to be son-in-law marinates tofu in some sort of soy mixture. I'd
try equal parts soy and water, equal parts grated fresh ginger and
finely minced fresh garlic. You only need a couple of hours, but it
can sit overnight if you want. I'd use those tomatoes in a salad.

On May 1, 5:49*pm, sf > wrote:
> On May 1, 9:52*am, maxine in ri > wrote:
>
> > I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> > grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> > tonight.
>
> > Suggestions?
>
> Soon to be son-in-law marinates tofu in some sort of soy mixture. *I'd
> try equal parts soy and water, equal parts grated fresh ginger and
> finely minced fresh garlic. *You only need a couple of hours, but it
> can sit overnight if you want. *I'd use those tomatoes in a salad.

The problem was we had over 2 punnets of the tomatoes lying around and
they do go bad on us. AT that price, I wouldn't usually use them for
cooking, but necessity is the mother of inventions.

Suggest to STBSIL that he use broth instead of water for the
marinade. If he's a vegetarian, it can be veggie or garlic broth. If
he eats tasty animals, chicken, beef or fish broth work well.

Thaks,
maxine in ri

On May 1, 12:52*pm, maxine in ri > wrote:
> I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> tonight.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> maxine in ri

Thank you all for your suggestions. This is how they melded together:

Started some rice.
Diced the tofu, and set it to marinade in soy, sesame oil, hoisin,
garlic, onion, ginger, sherry pepper, and red wine.

Diced the onion and garlic. Heated the oil in the wok. Threw in
cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and ancho chili. Stirred.
Added onion, stirred for a bit. Added garlic and water,13 oz of
broccoli, and salt. Covered, lowered heat and set the timer for 5
minutes.

Halved the cherry tomatoes and minced some scallions.

Added some potato starch, stirred. Added tofu, marinade, tomatoes and
scallions. Raised the heat to simmer off some of the liquid.

Served over rice.

maxine in ri

On May 1, 12:52*pm, maxine in ri > wrote:
> I have a block of tofu draining in the fridge, and an extra punnet of
> grape tomatoes on the counter. *Dinner needs to be quick and easy
> tonight.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> maxine in ri

I'd make tofu cakes. Chop up some onion, some thawed shrimp, (or a
tiny bit of ground beef), a drop or two of soy, grate in some carrot.
Mash all together with an egg and the tofu. Fry in sesame oil and a
drop of two of hot chili oil. Goes good with oven fries and a
cucumber salad.