MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Spinach Mushroom Lasagna I Categories: Pasta, Vegetarian, Main dishes Yield: 9 servings 1 lb Firm tofu 1 ts Salt 4 tb Lemon juice 2 tb Vegetable oil 2 1/2 tb Tahini 1 tb Light miso 1 1/2 tb Olive oil 1 lg Onion, chopped 2 lg Garlic cloves, pressed Black pepper to taste 1 ts Nutmeg 2 ts Tarragon 2 ts Dill 8 oz Mushrooms 8 oz Spinach 1/2 c Fresh parsley 4 tb Breadcrumbs, toasted 1/2 c Walnuts 4 c Tomato sauce 9 Lasagna noodles, al dente Blend tofu in processor. Add salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, tahini & miso. Blend till thoroughly smooth. Set aside. Heat olive oil. Add onion & saute till translucent. Add garlic, pepper, nutmeg, tarragon, dill & mushrooms. Saute for several minutes. Stir in chopped spinach & parsley. Saute very briefly. Remove from heat. Add the saute to tofu mixture. Blend briefly. Be sure to maintain the texture. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Lightly oil the bottom & sides of a baking dish. Add 2 to 3 tb of breadcrumbs & ensure that the dish is evenly coated. Sprinkle 1/3 of walnuts on bottom of dish, followed by 1/4 of the tomato sauce. Lay 3 noodles on top of the sauce & evenly spread half the tofu mixture on the noodles. Repeat a second layer. Then top with remaining walnuts, noodles & sauce. Sprinkle the rest of the breadcrumbs on top, Cover & bake for 30 minutes. Uncover & bake another 10 minutes. Cool for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Madhur Jaffrey, "The World of the East Cookbook" MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Indonesian Vegetable Salad Categories: Vegetarian, Salads, Indonesian Yield: 6 servings 1 c Cubed, firm tofu (1/2-in. -cubes 2 Stalks celery, cut into -julienne strips 2 Carrots, shredded 2 Italian plum tomatoes, cut -into thin wedges 1/2 Cucumber, thinly sliced 1 c Fresh bean sprouts 1 c Broccoli florets 1/2 c Szechuwan Peanut Dressing Garnish: raisins, toasted -sesame seeds, fresh -watercress sprigs, or -unsalted peanuts, optional MMMMM--------------------------DRESSING------------------------------- 1/3 c Peanut butter, smooth or -crunchy 1/2 c Hot vegetable stock or hot -water 1 ts Soy sauce 2 tb Rice vinegar 2 tb Safflower oil 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1/2 ts Dry crushed red pepper (1 -teaspoon if you prefer -spicy flavoring In a large bowl, gently toss together salad ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss again. Top with garnish. Advance Preparation: Both salad ingredients and dressing may be prepared in advance and refrigerated. For best quality, toss together just before serving. Hints: To cook bean thread, immerse it in boiling water for about 10 minutes to soften. Drain, rinse with cool water, and cut into 3-inch strands. For those concerned about complete protein, tofu, peanuts and sesame seeds complement one another to form a high-quality "complete" protein. From _The 15-Minute Vegetarian Gourmet_ by Paulette Mitchell DEEANNE at 04:41 EDT MMMMM