These remind me of French "Petits Pots de Crème au Chocolat" from my childhood in France! Typically, these petits Pots are made with dark chocolate, heavy cream, egg yolks and sugar. Of course I have revamped them, Cuisinicity style, while keeping their rich creamy texture and luscious flavor. I have done away with the heavy cream, the eggs and...even the added sugar!! The ... Read More »
Silky Chocolate Pudding
Let me begin by saying this: AMAZING! Why? ...Because although this chocolate pudding tastes luscious and creamy enough to be an elegant dessert, I actually created it as a quick-no-cook-just mix-in-your-blender after-school power snack for the kids! I use organic silken soft tofu as my base, and even add pureed black lentils and plain unsweetened soy milk to the mixture so ... Read More »
Banana Date Almond Shake
A great vegan shake--YUMMY in your tummy! It's naturally sweet and creamy and is just so satisfying! The creaminess comes from the banana and the tofu (the latter completely disappears in this wonderful shake so you don't even know it's there!). The result is a perfect snack filled with protein and potassium-perfect for your best workout! This may well have become my ... Read More »
Chocolate Hazelnut Pots de Crème
These luscious pots de crème are a no-bake variation of my famous original vegan Crème au Chocolat. They add the sweet nutty taste of hazelnuts! If you love nutella, as most French people do--in fact they are obsessed (!)--you will absolutely LOVE these, c'est un régal ! Of course they are much healthier (not all that added sugar) and sustainable (no palm oil of course) and ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: How to make Crispy Tofu
Those of you who know me as the fussy French foodie know that I never used to like tofu! That is until now! I found a way to cook it that makes it crispy on the outside and creamy and tender on the inside! It's opening up a whole repertoire for my cooking. Once you use this little technique, you will never turn back! ... Read More »
Crispy Tofu
Crispy Tofu, let me say that again, CRISPY TOFU!! You guys know me by now, right?! I am a French Foodie Fussy chef who wouldn't have anything to do with tofu in the past! Boy, have I done a 180 on my opinion about tofu with this way of cooking it! Its so simple, so quick and I love it! It can go over your salads, or in your stir fry or as is, as an appetizer or just a snack! ... Read More »
