MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Brilliant Beet Dip Categories: Vegetarian, Appetizers Yield: 6 servings 1 lb Beets; soft cooked, peeled - and cut into chunks 4 oz Soft tofu; drained 1 tb Apple cider vinegar -(Or more, to taste) 2 tb Minced shallots 1/2 ts Dry mustard 1/2 ts Dried thyme 1/2 ts Dried tarragon Puree ingredients (using 1 tablespoon vinegar) in a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings, adding more vinegar and salt to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate in tightly sealed container for up to 3 days. Makes about 2 cups. Source: Lorna Sass, Cooking From An Ecological Kitchen (William Morrow) MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Bulgur, Lentil & Tofu Casserole Categories: Vegetarian, Main dishes Yield: 4 servings 3/4 c Lentils 3 c Stock 1 ts Rosemary 1 ts Tarragon 1 Bay leaf 2 tb Sesame oil 1 Carrot, thinly sliced 4 Garlic cloves, pressed 1 lg Onion, chopped 8 oz Tofu, pressed 3/4 c Corn 3/4 c Bulgur In a large pot, cook the lentils in the stock along with the spices for about 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the carrot, garlic, onion & tofu. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the corn & bulgur. Stir to mix well. Remove from the heat & add the lentils & cooking liquid. Pour into a greased casserole. Bake qt 350F for 20 minutes. Gary Null, "The New Vegetarian Cookbook" MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Hearty Spinach and Tofu Risotto Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Main dishes Yield: 4 servings 8 oz Tofu ; drained 1 md Onion ; chopped (1/2 cup) 1 Garlic clove ; minced 2 tb Vegetable oil 14 1/2 oz Tomatoes, italian, canned --chopped 1 ts Oregano; dried ; crushed 2 c Rice, brown ; cooked 10 oz Spinach, frozen, chopped --thawed and drained 1 tb Sesame seeds ; toasted Place tofu in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. In a large saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Add undrai tomatoes and oregano.Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, abou minutes. Stir in tofu, rice, spinach, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Div mixture into 4 individual greased cassroles or place all of the mixture in greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 deg oven for 30 minutes or unti heated through. Top with sesame seed. Makes 4 servings. From the files of DEEANNE MMMMM