Broiled Kung-Fu-Tofu

Here's a super easy tofu recipe that even "meat and potato men" will dig into.

Tofu is easy to find here although it seems to be only one brand for the most part. Usually found in creamy/silken (good for dips and spreads) and the extra firm which you will want for this recipe.

Broiled Kung-FU-Tofu

1/3 lb extra firm tofu ) I use one package
1 large portabella mushrooom sliced into strips

2 cloves garlic chopped or pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley

1 sliced scallion,(green onion) all of the white and half of the green stems

Spray a pyrex pie plate with oil.
Put 1/4 of the soy in it.
Cut the tofu into small bite size pieces and put in the pie plate.
Add the sliced mushrooms, garlic& ginger.
Sprinkle remaining 3 tbsp of soy on top.
Sprinkle with the parsley and scallions.
Broil 6" from heat source for approximately 10 minutes or until the soy is bubbling and the tofu is browned. If you wish, after broiling for five minutes, flip over the tofu to brown the other side.

This is great served with jasmin rice or brown rice and steamed broccoli.

Speaking of mushrooms, here is a super-duper easy and absolutely tasty recipe for a mushroom appetizer but also is a great side dish.

Super 'shrooms

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs Fresh mushrooms

1 stick of butter

1 pk Garlic or Italian "Good Seasons" mix

DIRECTIONS:

Saute cleaned mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes.

Sprinke with the package of "Good Seasons" dressing mix.

Simmer covered, do not boil, for 1 1/2 hrs.

For a party, serve in hollowed out colored bell peppers, or martini glasses garnished with a stalk of rosemary and a few red pepper sticks for color.