Mango Ginger Tofu, Brussel Sprouts, Coconut Lime Cookies

VWaV inspired Mango Ginger Tofu

Ok, so this was really good. I started with the recipe and then added more garlic and pureed all the mango because I know my kids would not be into eating cooked mango. I did some other tweaking, but can't remember now because the tofu has been soaking in the marinade for 2 days!.. oh.. yeah.. I pressed the tofu and fried in in a dry cast iron to crisp it up before marinating it because I knew it would be at least a day before I'd use it.. also... I didn't want to bake it, yet wanted the crispy tofu. I topped it off with scallions and siracha. We loved it. My oldest son has been "sneaking" the tofu out of the fridge over the last day or so. He was at band camp tonight, so it was just the three of us.. I will send leftovers with him tomorrow. We served it over plain basmati rice.. and with:

Steamed Brussel Sprouts tossed with vinaigrette

Coconut Lime Cookies

Earlier today I made a batch of these from Vive.. I sub'd stevia for the sugar, but still used 1/3 cup of maple syrup. I was very pleased with the result! I had one earlier in the day and we each had one after dinner. Oy... we have a problem. Before I went vegan, I hardly ever ate sweets or baked good because I hated eggs and sugar... now this whole new world has opened up, egg and sugar free. I need to limit myself to empty calories 1 day a week. I've been using stevia in smoothies almost daily, but they are very healthy and delicious. Usually just frozen fruit, ice, greens, flax, stevia and coconut extract.