Tofu-Alfredo Sauce

who doesn't love alfredo sauce? are you with me people? I re-created this heavy, butter & fat laden sauce with lighter ingredients. Serve over your favorite pasta or protein!


Ingredients
1 package of Na-Soya Extra Firm Tofu-diced 
1 cup of Milk (regular or soy -unsweetened)
1/2 onion, diced
5 cloves of garlic, sliced 
2 tbsp Lemon Juice 

1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 tsp onion powder 

Olive Oil
Fresh Parsley & Basil (if you don't have dried will work here too)
Lots of S&P

This is my creation! Seared Scallops + Cod
 over Gluten Free Spaghetti topped with Tofu-Alfredo Sauce

Directions
1-Sautee onions & garlic in a pan until translucent
2- Blend all ingredients together in a high-powered blender (I used my Vitamix)
3-Blend for about 5 minutes until sauce is smooth
4-Heat on stove + serve!



Richie Rating: 2 exuberant thumbs (he wishes he had more thumbs)

Guilt-Free Fudgey Brownies

These Black Bean brownies will trick even the biggest sweets-lovers in your life! 
*Blender required

Ingredients:
1 can of black beans, strained, drained & rinsed well
2 eggs
1/4 cup of coconut milk [or regular milk]
1/2 cup of instant oats
1/4 cup of flour [gf or regular]
1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp of salt
1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 cup sugar 
2 heaping tbsp of cocoa powder

1/2 cup of chocolate chips 

Directions:
1. Blend ALL ingredients EXCEPT for Chocolate Chips in the blender
2. Mix in Chocolate Chips
3. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes

Optional Toppings:
Nutella and or walnuts will do the trick :)

Enjoy tricking your family & friends with these delicious brownies!