RECIPES
Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake
This cake may well be among the moistest on the planet which, alone, sends us into orbit. But wait until you experience the balance of tangy tenderness and sweet, earthy spice, not to mention the crispy topping set off by our silken maple glaze and Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. Though we call it a coffee cake, it need not be reserved for breakfast. Enjoy it for dessert or for an afternoon treat.
Smoky Garlic Cheddar Shortbread Rounds
Delicious on their own, these shortbread-like crackers also play nicely with others, say on a charcuterie board. Tofutti American cheese slices and spices bring the cheddar to the party while letting other flavors shine through. Serve with wine or beer, or your favorite spirits! Appetizer, anyone?
Creamy Cajun Gumbo Casserole
Quicker and thicker than gumbo, but with all the delicious depth of flavor, this dish is more of a casserole than stew and will feed your whole crew. Omit the time-consuming roux, but keep all the traditional goodness of a Cajun classic with its West African roots. Made with Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream, it's easy to do!
Ricotta Fig Crumb Cake
A tad refined and a touch rustic, this crumb cake is a special, yet simple and satisfying, start to any day. Coffee or a chai tea latte is the perfect accompaniment to this not-too-sweet morning confection. Vegan buttermilk and Tofutti Better Than Ricotta Cheese lend a tangy tenderness to this moist cake while fresh fruit guilds the lily. Prepare your version with coriander or cinnamon, though coriander is our choice for its subtle lemony notes. And while figs and pistachios have enjoyed a long and happy marriage in the Middle East, if another nut is more to your liking, by all means substitute your favorite.
Cheesy Tomato Pasta
A dairy version of this dish using feta cheese once went viral. But we like it best with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese better. Roasting the cheese with tomatoes, garlic, and thyme for 35 virtually hands-free minutes renders a creamy and tangy rustic sauce this is elegant enough for company and crowd-pleasing enough for the kids. If you use pasta rather than spiralized vegetable “noodles,” this recipe requires two dishes, but who’s counting? It will be worth it regardless.
Everything Bagel Pot Pie
There’s not a thing wrong with a plain ‘ole pot pie. But once you try this version whose filling is the creamiest with just a hint of tang and whose crust is the most tender and flaky courtesy biscuits masquerading as Everything Bagels, plain ‘ole just may not be quite as satisfying. Baking the biscuits separately and arranging them on top of the filling before serving insures crusty bottoms. Sound labor intensive? Not necessarily! If you choose, you can make this warm and comforting dish in a flash with canned biscuits, frozen vegetables, and canned potatoes. Your secret will be safe.
Creamy Cauliflower & Spinach Au Gratin
Move over potatoes, there’s a new gratin in town. Wrap tender cauliflower, golden bells, and baby greens in a cream-cheesy sauce with a fresh hint of lemon zest. Then make this comfort food even more comforting with a bread crumb and vegan parmesan topping crisped to perfection.
Bourbon Frosted Carrot Cake
This memorable and rave-worthy cake must weigh 10 pounds, but not because it is dense: because it is so moist. And it includes “all the things,” as they say: carrots, applesauce, soaked golden raisins, crushed pineapple, nuts, like toasted pecans, and coconut. Brown sugar makes our Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese Frosting next level. And, though the orange zest and bourbon are optional, talk about next level: the hint of citrus and smoky bourbon will have you buzzing with delight!
Vegan Pinecone Cheeseball
This Italian'ish cheeseball, with seasoned seitan, mushrooms, and olives, transforms the popular appetizer into a meal while still bringing all the fun of noshing at a holiday party. Made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese and zesty spices, this cheeseball is not only delicious and travel wells, it'll also wow guests with its pinecone shape.
Vegan Cream Cheese Fudge
Never was there a fudgier, quicker, easier, or creamier delight than this vegan fudge made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. Deliciously sweet, yet subtly tangy, be careful that you don't end up like Augustus Gloop. My chocolate. My beautiful chocolate!