Chicken-Friendly Tofu Nuggets

A very yummy alternative to chicken nuggets. （・θ・）  This recipe is from PETA.

Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-6 tablespoons ice water
-1/2 cup lightly toasted bread crumbs
-1 teaspoon salt
-dash of cayenne pepper
-vegetable oil
-1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1 inch cubes

Directions:
1.) In a small bowl, whisk the flour and water together to make a smooth batter.
2.) In a separate dish, toss the bread crumbs with the salt and cayenne pepper.
3.) Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy skillet.
4.) Dip each tofu cube in the batter to coat, then roll the cubes in the bread crumb mixture.
5.) Drop the cubes into the hot oil, and cook for 2 minutes on each side until the whole cube is golden-brown.
6.) Drain the cubes on paper towels, and serve immediately.

~Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Great with a glass of almond milk and a good book! ^-^

Ingredients:
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- cinnamon, to taste (optional)
- handful vegan chocolate chips
- 1 cup raw sugar (or white sugar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup water

Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet with cooking oil or cooking spray.
2.) In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
3.) Stir in the oil, vanilla, and water. Mix well.
4.) Mix in the chocolate chips.
5.) Roll spoonfuls of cookie dough into balls and place on the lightly-greased cookie sheet. Put in the oven for 15 minutes.
6.) Remove from oven and let cool. Then enjoy!

Tabbouleh

A simple and very delicious Middle Eastern dish from my family. It can be eaten as a side or as the main course. Once you start eating it, it can be hard to stop. I grew up on this stuff, so I can attest to its deliciousness! (ˆ ڡ ˆ)

Ingredients:
- 1 cup bulgur wheat (or couscous)
- 1 cucumber, cut in small dices
- 2 tomatoes, cut in small pieces
- 2 medium-sized onions, minced (optional)
- 10-12 sprigs of parsley, minced
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons mint leaves, pulverized (optional)

Directions:
1.) Rinse bulgur wheat two or three times with water.
2.) Soak bulgur wheat in a bowl of water for 1 hour (or until the bulgur wheat is soft enough to eat). If the bulgur wheat has absorbed all of the water before the hour is up, just add some more water to it.
3.) Drain any excess water from the bulgur wheat.
4.) Mix the vegetables into the bulgur wheat.
5.) Mix in the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
6.) Garnish with mint (optional)
7.) Enjoy!

~Makes 6-8 servings