Tofu Ice Cream

Last weekend we entertained some guests, and this involved a make-you-own-sundae-spree (it really was a spree, you should have seen the kids!) Toppings included brownie chunks (homemade, so healthy!) sprinkles, fresh pineapple and chopped chocolate bars (I lost the battle on that one)
Oh yeah, and ice cream.
Breyer's ice cream.
What did I do? I ate tofu :)
Not plain, mind you. Tofu ice cream. It can be done!!!

Wanna know how?

'Course you do!

1/2 c. tofu (I used medium firm)
2 T date paste/syrup (you can also use honey or maple syrup, but I'm trying to be as sugar-free as possible)
3 drops almond extract
1/3 c. water
3 drops liquid stevia (Or more liquid sweetener)
1-3 tsp. carob powder (you can use cocoa, but then you might need more sweetener)
Optional: Ice cubes
 Blend everything except ice cubes in a blender/Magic bullet until smooth. Now you have a choice. You can either make a milkshake, or ice cream.
For a milkshake, add about 5 ice cubes (more, if you like your shakes thicker) and blend until the ice cubes are incorporated.
For ice cream, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze for 1-2 hours. Then, put back in the blender and whirl until it reaches the consistency of ice cream!

Are Your Veggies Boring?

This is something I've struggled with most of my life. Yes, I know that I need to be eating veggies every day, but sometimes there are so many other foods calling my name!
So here are a few of my favorite ways to make eating vegetables fun:
Salad. The possibilities are endless. Throw in some leftover chicken from last night's supper, a handful of roasted chickpeas (upcoming recipe!) Some fish.
Have fun and play around to find flavor combo's you like!
Two of my favorites to get you started:
Sweet 'N Crunchy Salad
1-2 generous handfuls spinach, ripped into bite-sized pieces (the amount depends on how much salad you normally eat)
1 Tbsp ricotta cheese (low-fat if you wish, but for me, cheese is something I eat sparingly, but when I do, it's the REAL stuff with full flavor)
Shelled sunflower seeds
Raisins
Simply mix the ricotta with the spinach until evenly distributed. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and raisins. Eat.
Greek Salad
1-2 handfuls romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
feta cheese, crumbled*
Italian dressing, or other vinaigrette
*As I said before, I don't use a lot of cheese, just enough to add flavor. Especially with feta, less is more.
Toss everything and enjoy :)
Unexpected pairings:
Peanut butter and broccoli. LOVE! Again, with this less is more. I usually measure less then a Tbsp of peanut butter, then dip my broccoli and smile.
Add a Tbsp of medium salsa to your salad. It adds a great kick!
Roasted Cauliflower
cauliflower florets
lemon juice
chili powder
red pepper flakes (optional)
Spread out the florets on a baking pan and sprinkle/brush with lemon juice. Shake on some chili powder, and if you want an extra kick, red pepper flakes. Roast @ 400F for about 20-25 minutes then broil for 2.  
And there you have it! Just a few of the many ways to (gasp!) enjoy  love eating your greens! (and the not-so greens)
What's your favorite way to eat veggies?