QOTD 5/15

Good morning all. Hope your day is going to be a fabulous one! Today's question: What is the one staple that you absolutely must have in your food pantry/refrigerator? For me, it's greek yogurt. I eat this stuff at least 3 times per week. Rachelle

Tofu is a must have for me!

Yum yum...mama loves her some tofu!

Funny, I haven't eaten as much meat (i.e., raw chicken parts, beef, etc.) post-op because of the preparation time. I like to cook, but I don't have a lot of time these days. So I bought some tofu, but it's still sitting in my fridge because I haven't thought of a way to cook with it. Do you have any quick, yummy recipe ideas? /Steve

Slice that tofu and press all of the water out of it. I do this between two cutting boards lined with paper towels and a couple of cans on top to weigh it down. I usually let it marinade in whatever I'm in the mood for...italian dressing, asian dressing, peanut sauce. Let that sit while the oven preheats to 350. Line a baking sheet with foil, line up the tofu slices and let it bake for 45 minutes. Yummy! Or Cut it into cubes, use your favorite seasonings and pan fry in a touch of olive oil until brown on all sides.

I know what's for dinner tonight! I'll report back with the results later. Many thanks! /Steve

I walked down to my neighborhood's new "Whole Foods", picked up some Thai Red Chili paste and Peanut sauce, improvised a quick marinade, and then baked the tofu according to your directions. Great stuff! Thanks again! /Steve

Yes, yes, yes. I've become a Fage junkie! In fact, I've started only buying the Fage 2% (instead of the Fage 0%, fat-free), because the increase in lusciousness far outweighs the small increase in calories/serving ! (I may have to insist on the 0% or the Oikos 0% if the 2% becomes a trigger food for me. I don't keep trigger foods in the house.) Have you noticed that as of a month or so ago, the Fage yogurt is no longer imported? It's being made at the Fage USA HQ in New York state. Also, Wasa or RyKrisp "Sesame Rye" flatbread crackers. I always have 1 or 2 a day. Satisfies my RDA of crunchiness. /Steve

I did not realize that on the Fage! I didn't care for the Oiko's as much. I did just pick up a local brand at my Whole Foods and I like it as much as Fage...but much cheaper.

QOTD 5/15 What is the one staple that you absolutely must have in your food pantry/refrigerator? Frigo Light Cheese Sticks and Oscar Mayer Oven Roasted Turkey Breast I wrap a slice of the turkey around the cheese stick and ~ viola! ~ lunch!!! The stats on 2 of those are: 170 calories 5g fat 2g carbs 30g protein Quick, convenient, and easy ~ a MUST for me, since I do NOT cook. Just ask my wife, LOL!!! Sharyn nurse2b