256 sofie recipes

The classic onion tea sandwich: thin sweet onion and mayonnaise on rounds of soft egg bread, with the edges rolled in minced parsley for a pretty green rim. A retro cocktail-party favorite.

Creamy dairy-free yogurt sauce blended from soft tofu, lemon, and Dijon mustard in just 5 minutes. Drizzle it on falafel, toss it with grain bowls, or use it as a tangy veggie dip.

This layered banana cake is loaded with fresh banana slices and creamy vanilla pudding between two soft cake rounds, then wrapped in fluffy frosting. A beginner-friendly semi-homemade banana dessert that comes together fast.

Whole wheat pasta with ricotta, walnuts, walnut oil, butter, and Parmesan in a creamy herb sauce. A quick vegetarian dinner with rich, nutty flavor ready in 35 minutes.

Beef chunks are braised in beef stock, red wine and tomato sauce with lots of vegetables. A delicious yet filling stew that's perfect for a winter dinner.

An edible bread cornucopia centerpiece made from refrigerated breadstick dough wrapped around a foil cone and baked golden brown. Fill with raw veggies for a stunning Thanksgiving table display.

Ground beef patties shaped like filet mignon with a butter center, wrapped in foil collars, pan-seared and served with a red wine rosemary sauce and mushroom caps.

Your family will love this tender and juicy meat loaf that will have everyone licking their lips.

Baked mac and cheese loaded with smoky leftover ham and pan-fried onions, topped with melty mozzarella and golden breadcrumbs. The tastiest way to put that holiday spiral ham to work.

A fresh take on the traditional banana bread utilizing the widely-available persimmon – the national fruit of Japan. Persimmons are rich in vitamins A and C, and contain high amounts of manganese, a co-factor for the enzyme superoxide dismutase, for healthy mucous membranes and skin, as well as a known protectant against lung and mouth cancers. They are also an excellent source of fibre and B-complex vitamins.

Delicious! And simple to make in a large batch for appetizers. As made in Thrace, the soft-dough may be spread into a sheet and cut in squares before baking, or each shaped individually into daintly "bastounakia" (little canes or sticks). The word "trifti" identifies the texture - crisp and crumbly in the mouth.

Roast pork and sauerkraut braises a pork loin low and slow in apple juice with sauerkraut, caraway, and onions, served with a warm applesauce-apricot sauce. Old-world Eastern European Sunday dinner.

Another Dr. Life original, this recipe is a great example of how to combine great spices to get a flavorful meal without having to use a lot of salt. Seitan is a good source of protein, however it is a gluten based product so if you are a sufferer of Celiac, you will need to use a different (and gluten free) protein substitute!

Healthy and yummy alternative to hamburgers! My mom made "salmon patties" growing up, so this is my version of her recipe. Enjoy!

Oriental Treasure Soup is a DIY hot pot with homemade chicken broth flavored with soy sauce, sherry, and ginger, served with tofu, noodles, mushrooms, and fresh toppings guests choose themselves.

Popular Chinese dish from the Sichuan region containing bean curd cooked in a spicy pepper and black bean sauce. Fermented black beans have long been used to boost digestion and support immune function. The process of fermentation also increases the vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acid content of the beans. Adding fermented foods to one’s diet is one of the best ways of creating a protective environment in the gut against harmful pathogenic bacteria and other organisms.