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Is there such a thing as letting your soy curls marinate in sauce for ā€œtoo longā€? Like, putting them in the refrigerator and then forgetting theyā€™re in there for say, a day? Or two? Or three? šŸ˜³

Lolā€¦Iā€™m cooking them nowā€¦will let you know how they come out! šŸ˜

They`ll be fine. :) šŸ‘
 
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I have made two huge batches of spaghetti aglio e olio with black olives for my parents. I'm going to make oatmeal-based energy bites in a bit and then some vegan sausages. I might try a recipe for vegan nacho cheese from Sweet Simple vegan. It has the potatoes and carrots, but it uses cashews as well. I will need to soak the cashews first, though.
 
I have made two huge batches of spaghetti aglio e olio with black olives for my parents. I'm going to make oatmeal-based energy bites in a bit and then some vegan sausages. I might try a recipe for vegan nacho cheese from Sweet Simple vegan. It has the potatoes and carrots, but it uses cashews as well. I will need to soak the cashews first, though.

we're just all sitting here drooling and cheering you on!! do you need a roommate? :jump:

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Got the bread baking, and made French onion spinach dip with both reg and silken tofu.
What is it about silken that makes it taste so bad by itself? This was in a water pack rather than shelf box, but it was still that weird taste. I can eat reg tofu out of the package šŸ¤”
Didn't make the energy balls. I got toasted rolled oats from TJ's, and thought about granola, but son wanted to use kitchen now
 
Silken tofu is not good, imo. I don't even like it in recipes that call for it, like creamy desserts. I stay away from recipes that call for it or I just use regular firm tofu and blend it well. It's been awhile since I've done anything with it, though.
 
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What is it about silken that makes it taste so bad by itself? This was in a water pack rather than shelf box, but it was still that weird taste. I can eat reg tofu out of the package šŸ¤”

I have never eaten tofu out of the package - with silken I make chip dip, first I use an immersion blender to make it all smooth then I put in an onion soup mix and some garlic powder and mix it well and put in the fridge for an hour or so for the soup mix to soften - it is delicious - I have also seen it used as a frosting and there are lots of good recipes out there for it.

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I have never eaten tofu out of the package - with silken I make chip dip, first I use an immersion blender to make it all smooth then I put in an onion soup mix and some garlic powder and mix it well and put in the fridge for an hour or so for the soup mix to soften - it is delicious - I have also seen it used as a frosting and there are lots of good recipes out there for it.

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That's what I made, added some my mayo. I use silken for things, but it has a very odd unpleasant taste. Very unlike reg tofu. Whether boxed or water packed
 
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Maybe silken tofu is like cilantroā€¦you either like it or you donā€™t. šŸ˜Š
But I have to agree with silva on the point of how different/strong it tastes compared to firm/extra firm tofu.
 
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Silken tofu is not good, imo. I don't even like it in recipes that call for it, like creamy desserts. I stay away from recipes that call for it or I just use regular firm tofu and blend it well. It's been awhile since I've done anything with it, though.
In recipes I don't find the taste coming through. I use silken for that dip and this amazing chocolate silk pie
Moo-Less Chocolate Pie - Alton Brown Just omit honey, not needed

there are recipes on vegan sites, but I like this recipe best. I often forgo the crust, it's quite rich, but a sprinkle of crushed oreos are great on top, esp peppermint aat xmas
 
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