Friday, November 27, 2020

Hoff's Jackfruit Stew (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Jackfruit Stew (Instant Pot)
Yields: 6-8 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:
  • 32 oz. Veggie Broth (1 cup reserved)
  • 20 oz. can Jackfruit (rinsed, drained & chopped)
  • 2 cartons Portobello Mushrooms (chopped)
  • 1-2 cups Baby Potatoes (quartered)
  • 1 15oz. can Carrots (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can Green Beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • 2 Gravy Packets
  • 1 tbsp. minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp. Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Rosemary
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste)
  • Braggs
  • Liquid Smoke
Directions:
  1. Toss Jackfruit with Braggs & Liquid Smoke, spread in a thin layer on a silicon lined baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes at 400 degrees (this will create a meaty texture)
  2. Meanwhile, turn on Saute feature and brown the Onions, add Garlic for 30 seconds
  3. Add Mushrooms & cook down until they release their liquid
  4. Turn Sautee feature off
  5. Stir remaining ingredients together in the IP, including Jackfruit
  6. Close & lock lid
  7. Set Pressure Valve to Sealing
  8. Select Manual setting, High Pressure & set for 10 minutes
  9. Manually release pressure
Hoff Thoughts: Serve over Rice if desired

Friday, November 20, 2020

Hoff's Pot Pie Soup (IP)

Hoff's Pot Pie Soup (IP)
Yields: 10 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Veggie Broth
  • 2 cups Plant-based Milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 pre-cooked Yukon Gold Potatoes (chopped)
  • 4 pre-cooked Yukon Gold Potatoes (rough chopped & reserved)
  • 1 bag frozen Organic Peas, Carrot, Corn mix
  • 1 - 20 oz. can Jackfruit (rinsed, drained & chopped)
  • 1/3 cup Oats
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tsp. minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp. Garlic Power
  • 2 tsp. Poultry Seasoning
  • Season with Sea Salt & Pepper

Directions:
  1. Stir together all ingredients in the IP (except reserved Potatoes, Milk, Oats & Water)
  2. Close & lock lid
  3. Set Pressure Valve to Sealing
  4. Select Manual setting on High Pressure & cook for 5 minutes
  5. Quick release pressure
  6. Meanwhile, using a high speed blender, blend reserved Potatoes, Water & Oats for 6 minutes
  7. Pour Milk & blended mixture into IP, turn on Sautee feature if soup needs to be heated through
  8. Turn off IP & serve with some nice crusty GF bread


Friday, November 13, 2020

Hoff's Polish Pickle Soup

Hoff's Polish Pickle Soup
Servings: 6-8
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Veggie Broth
  • 1/2 Cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 15 oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can sliced Carrots (rinsed & drained)
  • 2-4 Dill Pickles (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Kraut
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • Sea Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
  1. Stir everything together in the IP
  2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
  3. Select Manual setting on High Pressure & cook for 5 minutes
  4. Quick release
  5. Season with Sea Salt & Pepper

Friday, November 6, 2020

Hoff's No Crust Sweet Potato Pie

Hoff's No Crust Sweet Potato Pie
Yields: 1 pie
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:
  • 2 - 15 oz. cans Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Plant-based Milk
  • 4 oz. Apple Sauce (that's one of those snack packs)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp. Arrowroot Powder
  • 1 tsp. Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. Ginger
  • 1 tsp.Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Place all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth & ingredients are combined (this won't take long)
  3. Pour into a glass/silicon pie dish
  4. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until set
  5. Serve cold or warm

Hoff Thoughts: You can substitute 2 large, baked Sweet Potatoes for the canned, but who has time for that?