Top Fall Foods

Ladies here is a news story from 13 Wham News 

Top Fall Foods
Pumpkin
Butternut Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Acorn Squash
Root Vegetable – Rutabagas, Beets

In the video form this story Liz Bonis talked about Tofu, particularly Silken Tofu as a substitute for the fat in your fall recipes.  Whats the difference between silken and regular tofu?

When shopping for tofu, you’ll notice there is usually a selection of plain tofu available as well as a variety of pre-cooked, marinated and even pre-sweetened brands. Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of tofu.

Answer: There are two main kinds of tofu: silken and regular. Silken tofu, also called soft, silk or Japanese-style tofu has a softer consistency than regular tofu and will fall apart if not handled carefully. You may notice that silken tofu, unlike regular tofu, is sometimes packaged in aseptic boxes that do not require refrigeration. Because of this, silken tofu is sometimes sold in a different section of grocery stores than regular tofu, which is packed in water and requires refrigeration.

Both silken and regular tofu can be found in soft, medium, firm and extra firm consistencies. They are made from the same ingredients, but they are processed slightly differently, and are not interchangeable in a recipe.

 

Silken Tofu

Most recipes will let you know when silken tofu is needed. I find that there is little difference between firm and extra firm tofu, and for most purposes, the different kinds of silken tofu are interchangeable, so don’t worry if your grocer only stocks one kind.

Salad dressings, sauces and desserts usually use silken tofu for a thick and creamy texture. Silken tofu in an aseptic container has a shelf life of up to a year, unopened. Once opened, submerge any used portion with water in a container, cover, and refrigerate for up to a week.

 

Regular Tofu

Regular tofu, also called Chinese-style tofu or bean curd is more common than silken tofu and comes in a plastic container in the refrigerator or produce section of most grocery stores. Firm or extra firm regular tofu is best used in stir fries, tofu bakes or any dish where you will want the tofu to retain its shape. For recipes that call for crumbled or mashed tofu, such a as mock ricotta or scrambled tofu, firm tofu will work just fine, though medium or soft tofu will have a smoother consistency.

Ladies if you have a yummy and healthy recipe using the Top Fall foods, send it my way. Take a look around Food Fit to learn more about the Fall fruits and Vegetables.
Try the Silken Tofu  it is available at Wegmans.