Baked Soy Curls

Butler Soy Curls http://www.butlerfoods.com/ are my favorite substitute for meat in recipes. They have a wonderful texture and you can flavor them anyway you like. The best part is that they are made from non-GMO whole soybeans. That's it. Just one ingredient.

Baked Soy Curls:

1 package Butler Soy Curls, cover with hot water and let sit for 10 minutes

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour of choice, I usually use garbanzo or spelt

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Drain the soy curls. Mix with seasonings. Mix in the flour.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat with a little olive oil if desired. Spread seasoned soy curls on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 20 to 30 minutes until browned, turning once or twice.

Vegan Cheese Spread

This is the vegan cheese base I've been using lately at our tastings.


1 package Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Daiya Mozzarella Shreds
1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional

Line a small container with plastic wrap. Blend cheeses by hand or in the food processor. Add salt and pecans and stir or pulse until well combined. Transfer the cheese mixture to the lined container and refrigerate until serving time.

This was served at last month's wine tasting topped with Earth and Vine Red Bell Pepper Ancho Chile Jam.