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Hoff's Moroccan Stew II

Hoff's Moroccan Stew
Yields: 4-5 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• 2 cups Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1 12 oz. block frozen cooked Winter Squash (thawed)
• 1 15oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15oz. can diced Tomatoes (seasoned)
• 1 Zucchini (chopped)
• 1 small - medium Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup Almond Butter (oil-free)
• 1 Lime
• 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp. Pine Nuts
• 1 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp. Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• Sea Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Bring Water to boil in medium pot, reduce to simmer, add Couscous & Nutritional Yeast, cover & cook for 15 minutes 
2. Remove from heat & fluff Couscous with fork when done 
3. Meanwhile in a large pot over medium-high heat lightly brown Pine Nuts until fragrant, remove & set aside 
4. In same pot, sauté Onions until softened, add Garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning 
5. Stir in seasonings and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds 
6. Add Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Squash & Almond Butter; cover & simmer for 20-30 minutes or until Zucchini has softened 
7. Remove pan from heat, stir in Couscous, Pine Nuts & juice from Lime

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The ever popular Soul :) Smile series comes to life with this stunning 12 month wall calendar.  

Featuring 12 high gloss, full-color photos capturing the essence of animals that will make your soul smile month after month.

• Customizable: choose start month & year
• Full-size: pages measure 11" x 8.5"; calendar measures 11" x 17" when hung on wall
• High quality: 100 lb cover weight high gloss paper, wire-o bound
• Full-color printing

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Cooking With The Healthy Hoff: Quick, Easy Meals, Fueled by Plant-Based, Oil-free Whole Foods!

This fun, easy & sometimes funny, cookbook features 21 of my favorite plant-strong recipes!  

From breakfast to dessert, I've got something awesome for all your meals.  I'll show you how to make old school oatmeal super quick & tasty.  Put a new spin on the traditional salad, with my 5 Day Salad.  Blow you away with my OMG! Broccoli Cheddar Soup.  And I didn't forget that vegans love Mac & Cheese too! I don't even know which is better; the Pretzel Bark or I Can't Believe It's Not Dairy Chocolate Shake!" 

A great recipe book for new, wannabe and veteran vegans.

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Christmas Misson

I'm on a mission this Christmas to prove to my non-vegan friends & family that treats can be just as tasty without the animal stuff.

This year I am coming vegan armed with my own party platters with the help of some artisan specialty companies:

• The center piece of my masterpiece - handcrafted vegan cheese from Miyoko's Kitchen.  Divinely delicious, artisanal, organic, vegan cultured nut products; that I personally cannot taste the nuts!  Frankly had I not seen the package for myself, I would have not believed this cheese to be vegan.  Any one of their 6 party packs is sure to please even the pickiest of palettes.  
• To deliver the Cheese, vegan "Ritz" Crackers!
• Next up figs!  Unfortunately fig season runs from June to mid-October, so dried figs will have to do.
• Some Brazil Nuts & Cashews for a little crunch!
• For mellow, freshness...Blueberries!
• And to really bring the house down - The Ultimate Chocolate Collection courtesy of No Whey Chocolates.  This sampler box is loaded with vegan goodness!
  
  
  
  
  
  • Tri Nutty Delight- Magic with chocolate, almonds, peanuts and cashews
  • Cidery Caramels-White chocolate with a sweet apple cider soft caramel center
  • Buttery Pecan Cream- Dreamy sweet vanilla cream with just the right pecan ratio
  • Peppermint Dreams- Take me back to childhood peppermint patties with a new twist
  • Pumpkin Paradise- A new take on pumpkin fillings with walnuts and coconut
  • Sea Salted Caramels- Great combo of dark chocolate and caramel; topped with exotic Hawaiian Alaea sea salt
  • And more!
   

I know this sounds like a lot of food, but I'm actually dividing it up amongst 3 parties.  Fast, convenient, vegan goodness!

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Chocolate Mousse Pie

Chocolate Mousse Pie
Yield's: 9" Pie
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw Pecans
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Water (Optional)
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 

• 2 12oz. blocks Organic Silken Tofu
• 1 12oz. bag Vegan Chocolate Chips
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• Pinch of Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees
2. Meanwhile using a high speed blender, starting on low and increasing to high, blend Pecans & Sugar & Sea Salt into a fine meal
3. If mixture is too dry, add Water & blend to combine
4. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9" pie dish
5. Spread Chocolate Chips onto a small baking pan & place in oven for about 3-4 minutes or until melted
6. Using a high speed blender, blend Tofu, Melted Chocolate Chips, Vanilla & Salt until smooth
7. Pour mixture into pie dish
8. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes to set-up in the fridge

Hoff Thoughts: So good, no one will know it's vegan!

Hoff's Tomato Cream Pasta

Hoff's Tomato Cream Pasta

Yields: 4-6 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. Whole Wheat Pasta
• 2 tbsp. Sea Salt
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 cup frozen Peas
• 1 15oz. can Tomato Puree
• 12 oz. Tofu
• 1/2 cup plain Almond Milk
• 3/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Cashews
• 1 tbsp. Arrowroot
• Juice from half a Lemon
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Paprika

Directions: 

1. Place Peas in colander and rinse with cold water to thaw slightly
2. Bring large pot of water to boil, with Sea Salt, stir
3. Cook Pasta till al dente
4. Add Asparagus with 5 minutes of cooking time left
5. Meanwhile put remaining ingredients into Vitamix (high speed blender) & blend on high until creamy and smooth
6. Drain Pasta over Peas, combine with Sauce

Hoff Thoughts: I know this sounds like a lot of salt, but trust me, that's how pasta is supposed to be cooked.  The pasta & asparagus will absorb some of the salt and be delicious.

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Bulk Vegan Gravy Mix

Bulk Vegan Gravy Mix
Yields: 3 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• 2 cups Brown Rice Flour
• 1 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Dried Onion Flake
• 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Dump all ingredients in a large wide mouth mason jar
2. Shake it up to combine
3. Store in the mason jar

Gravy

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsweetened Plain Almond Milk
• 1/4 cup Gravy Mix
• 2 tbsp. Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
• Pepper to taste
• Sea Salt to taste

Directions:

1.  In a small pot over medium-high heat, whisk together Milk, Mix & Worcestershire Sauce
2. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and whisk until desired consistency is reached, about 3-4 minutes
3. Season with Salt & Pepper

Basic Pie Crust

Basic Pie Crust
Yields: One 9" crust
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw Pecans
• 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Water (Optional)
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Using a high speed blender, starting on low and increasing to high, blend Pecans & Sugar & Sea Salt into a fine meal
2. If mixture is too dry, add Water & blend to combine
3. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9" pie dish

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Hoff's Cranberry Cashew Stuffing

Hoff's Cranberry Cashew Stuffing
Yields: about 4 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• 7 slices Multigrain Bread (cut into bite size cubes)
• 1 small Sweet Onion (chopped) 
• 1 cup Veggie Broth
• 1/2 cup Cranraisins
• 2 tbsp. Raw Cashews (chopped)
• 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. fine Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Spread out Onions into a 9X12 glass baking dish
3. Bake or 10 minutes
4. Add Bread & bake for another 10 minutes or until toasted
5. Transfer Bread & Onions to a large mixing bowl and combine with Cranraisins, Cashews & Seasonings
6. Add a little Broth at a time until Bread is moist but not soaked (all liquid may not be needed)
7. Transfer Stuffing to large glass baking dish
8. Cover & bake for 25 minutes
9. Remove cover & bake for additional 10-15 minutes to crisp the top

Hoff Thoughts: Don't bother chopping the Cashews, just put them in a sandwich bag and pound to bits with the end of a glass or something similar that won't break.   Ah stress relief...

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