Kahlua White & Black Pops

Ah, here we are with a Summer treat for the grown ups. ;) You don’t know how many times my kids asked if they could have these. And then asked why not. ;) These are nice enough to serve at a summertime party, and fine for a treat after a long hot day.

So, let’s get cooking!

In a medium bowl, mix the vanilla pudding mix and milk with a whisk. Add the Kahlua, vodka, and Irish crème liqueur, mixing well.

Pour into frozen pop molds. All I could find were these smallish ones. Use whatever you’d like.

Make sure you don’t put the mixture all the way to the top, or you won’t have room for the tops.

Mix up the Black Pops the same way, using the chocolate pudding mix, and adding the Kahlua and vodka.

Pour into frozen pop molds and add the top. Now freeze. I did mine overnight.

Enjoy! ~TMMF

Kahlua White Pops

1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix

1 ¾ c milk

1 oz Kahlua

2 oz vodka

1 oz Irish crème liqueur

Kahlua Black Pops

1 pkg instant chocolate pudding mix

1 ¾ c milk

2 oz Kahlua

2 oz vodka

*1 oz is 2 Tbl.

General Tsao's Tofu

I am not a vegan or a vegetarian, but I absolutely LOVE this recipe, adapted from one on Food.com! My daughter made it for me once and I was hooked. You know I love just about any Chinese food, anything with an Asian flair, but this recipe is at the top of my list. I change nothing about it; just make, eat, and enjoy!

So, let’s get cooking!

Mince the ginger root and garlic and set aside. 

Slice the tofu into rectangles about 1” long. 

In a bowl, beat egg and add in the water. Dip each piece of tofu in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornstarch, shaking off any excess.

Heat about 2 inches oil in a deep skillet. Fry the tofu pieces a few minutes until golden brown. Set aside on a plate. 

To make the sauce, in a new skillet, mix the ginger, garlic, veggie stock, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and red pepper flakes together, stirring while simmering. Mix together 1 Tbl cornstarch with 2 Tbl water and whisk into sauce mixture to thicken. 

Add the tofu and stir to coat.

Enjoy! ~TMMF

General Tsao’s Tofu

Caity gives it a thumbs up! 

1 lb firm tofu, drained

1 egg

3 Tbl water

¾ c cornstarch

1 Tbl ginger, minced

1 Tbl garlic, minced

2/3 c vegetable stock

2 Tbl soy sauce

¼ c sugar

1 Tbl vinegar

1 – 1 ½ tsp red pepper flakes