August 2010--Macaroni and Cheese with Secret Silken Tofu Sauce

From: The Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas

Here is a super sneaky way to eat tofu--I swear, no one but the cook will even know it is in there...
10 to 12 ounces elbow macaroni
One 12.3 ounce package silken tofu
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 to 2 cups firmly packed grated cheddar cheese
Salt to taste
Peas (my addition, I always mix peas in with my macaroni)

1.  Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly boiling water until al dente, then drain.
2.  Meanwhile, puree the tofu until perfectly smooth in a food processor or blender.  Transfer to a medium saucepan and add the butter and cheese.  Slowly bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often, then cook over low heat until the cheese is thoroughly melter.
3.  Combine the cooked macaroni and sauce.  Season with salt and serve at once.

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July 2010--Baked Oatmeal

This is another awesome recipe from my friends Adam and Jenee.  I made this for breakfast when my
parents came to visit and it was a hit!  We all loved it!  My parents especially liked it with some milk added to their individual serving.

2 cups old fashioned oats
4 cups milk
1/2 tsp almond flavoring
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 large apple, unpeeled, grated

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 3-quart casserole or baking pan with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle top with additional almonds. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. Serve hot. Yields about 4 adult servings.

Jenee's tip: You can also omit the almonds, cherries and almond flavoring and substitute 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts.