Now might be a good time to consider sweet treats that are less sweet. A few Thanksgivings ago I made a chocolate pie from silk tofu. Just for fun I waited a few bites before revealing my secret. Once I knew everyone was enjoying it, I confessed. They still enjoyed it! The pie is super simple and easy, and you can make it as sweet as you want.
In the food processor blend up a package of silk tofu with some vanilla extract. If you like, you can add some fresh orange zest and a splash of orange juice. Get this mixture to the flavor you like. Next melt some chocolate chips (start with a cup) and add that to the blended tofu mixture, tasting as you go. If the sweetness of the chocolate chips isn’t enough, add some sweetener. Want more chocolate? Add some. Scoop into a pie shell and refrigerate until firm.
Okay, just one more thing. A simple alternative to jams and preserves. Take the fruit, whether frozen or fresh, mash it up and spread it. You could even spread some over slices of chocolate pie. Oh my!
Think good thoughts!
Kathleen Colburn is a whole foods personal chef with over 30 years of experience. She is a freelance editor available for a variety of literary projects. She can be reached by email: rrshortstories@gmail.com.