Staff Of Life Vegetarian Gourmet Cooking

Basics Of Healthy Cooking, Principles Of Balance and Vegetarian Cooking Techniques.

Discover how easy it is to prepare food that tastes delicious and is good for you, as we focus on the three headings above. You'll find out how to prepare non-dairy dishes, whole grain and pasta dishes, high-protein beans, calcium-rich greens, salads, dressings, and sugar and dairy-free deserts. Learn to use basic cooking techniques such as steaming, baking, sautéing and stir-frying. You'll also practice knife skills and learn time saving steps for meal preparation as well as how to organize your kitchen. We'll carefully guide you through these principles which you will be able to use for a lifetime of delicious cooking and eating. Most classes consists of preparing and tasting a full meal.

If you are ready to make some healthful changes in your diet and don't know where to begin, these are the classes for you! Discover a variety of health-supportive foods in addition to the previous listings, such as sea-vegetables, fruits, oils, vegetables, natural sweeteners, and more. You'll find out why we use them and how to gradually incorporate them into your eating habits. We'll discuss the ABC's of menu planning, which foods to have on hand, and how to create nutritional balanced meals.

We will try to introduce you to an entirely new way of thinking about food, and give you the tools to help make some sense out of the many different types of dietary advice that you may hear or have heard. You will learn basic principles of nutrition and the science of creating balance.

All done from our live YouTube Channel from the kitchen of Chef Carlyn, located at 209 Gilbert Ct. Florence, Alabama. If you want to visit Chef Carlyn, you must make appointment by calling 731-441-7927 or emailing her at karasdelight@gmail.com Please do not make unannounced visits! 

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The amount of whey pressed out of the soymilk curds during the tofu-making process is what ultimately determines its texture. Soft tofu (some-times called Japanese-style tofu) has a custardy consistency, which is great for making dips, dressings, custards, puddings or any dish with a soft texture.  Firm tofu has a medium density and is the best type to use when making tofu salads, cheesecakes and scrambled tofu.  Extra- firm tofu is dense, holds sliced or cubed shapes well and is ideal for cutlets and stir-fried dishes.
   
The market for ready-made tofu products is big, and it’s only getting bigger.  You can buy several different types of baked and marinated tofu or tofu that’s been seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder or French herbs.  These varieties can be eaten straight from the container or cooked with other ingredients.  Tofu mayonnaise is a creamy condiment that spreads and tastes like egg mayonnaise but has 50 percent less fat.  Tofu salad dressings are available as a more healthful alternative to creamy, dairy-based salad dressings.
   
If you’re a “from-scratch” kind of cook, you will enjoy the above recipe that make excellent use of firm or extra-firm tofu.  Soft tofu can also be used in this dish. The above dishe showcase its remarkable versatility.