Eights & Weights Recipe: Sauteed Tofu and Wild Rice

Tofu requires great strategy to cook correctly. There are many different levels of firmness, but unless you are making soup, I always suggest you go for the Extra Firm tofu. This is because you don't want it all broken up in your meal, but solid and ready to absorb whatever it is cooked in.

Even with the extra firmness, tofu can still be pretty soft and brittle if it is not cooked properly. For this reason, some people choose to fry their tofu. However, because that usually involves a lot of oil, I choose to grill mine. That way, I keep the texture, but still keep it clean and healthy.

For this simple meal, let's take a look at what you will need (it serves 4). Please note that you need a grill (I use an indoor electric grill). If you do not have a grill, you can try broiling this in the oven.

Recipe: Quinoa with Cranberries and Almonds

Quinoa is one of my favorites, which is why I have many recipes on this blog using quinoa. It is tasty when prepared right, and is a great alternative to rice or pasta because it is a natural "whole grain" food and considered a complete protein (all 8 essential amino acids). I say "whole grain" because it is not really a grain, but it has all the characteristics. And it has a nutty flavor, while it absorbs flavors from the other things you cook it with. Plus, it only takes about 20 minutes :)

E&W Recipe: Turkey Sausage Stew with Black Beans and Sweet Corn

It feels good to be back with some recipes! I've missed my kitchen a bit. Today, I'm cooking up a simple spicy stew with some turkey sausage.

Healthy Recipes: Tomato Coconut Curry and Quinoa

This plan serves 2.

E&W Recipe: Baked Plantain and Egg Sauce

Plantains are yum. No, yellow plantains are yum (I like green and all, but the yellow ones are tastier). Like they are God's special gift to us. But they can also be very murderous in the calories department. So the trick is to minimize the portions we eat, and find healthier ways to make them besides frying. Here's one :)

E&W Recipe: Grilled Tilapia, Rice, Lentils, and Beans

Ahhh... the smell of great tasting food. I am a firm believer in the fact that you do not need to eat bland food to stay healthy. I am currently participating in the FitMenCook and FitWomenCook 30 Day challenge, and one of the challenges is to pre-prepare every meal for this week. As I cooked, I thought I'd share one of my recipes and the meal with you.

Seafood is one of my favorite things, and so I thought I'd make some tilapia and some healthy sides, and share with you. Try it at home.