After so many recent computer glitches, I'm glad to be back. The glitches aren't necessarily fixed, but I've found different ways to maneuver without chucking the whole computer!
This "ice cream" recipe, and I use that term loosely, was developed from my hunger for something sweet and creamy. There just happened to be a mango on the counter to help with the decision. Why not use soft tofu (I heard those "yucks") and mango to whip up an ice cream -like dessert?
I learned years ago about how to transform tofu into something delicious and edible. This had to work...and it did! If hubby ate it, then it passed the taste test!
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 box of soft tofu
1 mango, peeled and cut from the seed
2 Tbsp strawberry jam or preserves
1 packet of Truvia sweetener (optional)
For garnish add a small handful of chopped almonds and mini chocolate chips or garnish of your choice.
In a food processor mix the tofu, mango and jam together. Put in the freezer to set for a few hours. Scoop and serve with favorite garnish. Okay, so it's not ice cream, but it did satisfy a craving and sometimes that's half the battle.
Dover sole is a fish that frequents my kitchen. Why? Because it's so versatile, inexpensive and just plain good no matter what you do with it. It is very mild in flavor and texture and prepared simply, it melts in your mouth!
The avocado mango salsa was incredible! I'll be making that again for tacos, dip or quesadillas. It was that great!
Avocado Mango Salsa
This is better made ahead and allowed to chill in the refrigerator.
1 mango, peeled, cored and diced
1 avocado (ripe but not mushy), peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tsp or more of jalapeno, minced
1/3 of a lime, juiced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Mix all the above ingredients and it's ready!
Dover Sole
I like to cut the sole into 4 inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, dredge in a bit of flour on both sides. Melt 2 Tbsp butter into a 12 inch non-stick skillet. On medium high heat, place the fish fillets in and cook for about 3-4 minutes on both sides. Other fish can be used, however, if thicker, cook longer. Serve immediately and garnish with the avocado mango salsa.
Note: No quantity given for fish or flour. For 2 people I used 1/2 lb or less of fish and maybe 1/2 cup of flour for coating.
