Is the food any good? YES IT IS!!!!!

The number one question is "Is this soy stuff any good?" and my answers is YES!

So many of your favorites comfort foods can be turned into healthy alternatives that you and your family will love!

I have told several of my friends who complain their husbands won't even try soy products to slowly sneak it in. If the creamer runs out, rinse the container out well using hot soapy water (rinse well)first then put the soy creamer in it. If you make spaghetti sauce for the family, try using a quarter then half etc of the soy "hamburger" replacement till the hometeam gets used to it.

Kids are easy especially if you start with smoothies and "ice cream" treats. Which gets me to some sample ideas to get started till the book comes out.

Amber Nic's Skinny Dip

1 12 oz package soy steak strips
1 12 oz package soy chicken strips
3 Tbs safflower oil
1 tsp each herb de provence
2 clove roasted garlic
1 1/2 cups soy sour cream
3 Tbs organic Dijon mustard
2 Tbs agave nectar
1 tsp cumin
1/8 cup fresh basil and oregano
1. Heat and iron skillet to med high heat with the safflower oil and herb de provence then cook the strips according to package directions. Arrange on a serving plate
2. Mix the rest of the ingredients in the food processor till smooth and serve in a flat bowl for dipping.Serve right away!
This makes a pretty platter for a pool party. Bathing suits are recommended but you won't have to hide behind a coverup for long if you snack the Soy Good Way!

Racin 8 Balls

1/3 cup Plano Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs
2 parts egg replacer
3 Tbbs. organic ketchup
3/4 soy parmesan cheese
2 Tsp C Ann's Seasoning mix
1 pound soy ground sausage1 3/4 cups veggie broth
1 Tbl Arrowroot blended well in 1/4 cup water

1. Mix the first 6 items together and form into about 50 small balls, Cook at 350 degrees for 20 minutes in a baking coated with canola nonstick spray.Transfer the finished balls to a serving dish with a slotted spoon.
2. On the stovetop bring the broth to boil and add the the arrowroot slowly while stirring till it thickens slightly. Serve on top of the mini balls.

This dish can be sprinkled with a little fresh basil or oregano or soy parmesan cheese.If you want to be fancy add those little decorated toothpicks. These go quick!

Dedicated to my best friend's favorite driver. Go # 88!

Julian's Jiven 5 Fruit Taco

2/3 cup strawberries sliced
2/3 cup mangos sliced
1 sliced kiwi
1/2 sliced banana dipped quickly in a 1/2 c lemon juice
1/2 pineapple diced
1/4 Tsp Stevia
3 TBS Agave nectar
8 inch whole wheat tortillas
2 TBS each cinnamon and turmino sugar
2 TBS soy butter melted

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside in a covered bowl.
2. Brush the tortillas with the soy butter and heat on both sides in a medium hot skillet.
Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and top with soy whipped cream if desired.

Each tortilla is a serving and this makes about 8 portions unless you really stuff it.

Middleburg Melon Smoothies

2 c diced and frozen watermelon
1 c vanilla soy yogurt
1 c crushed ice
1/2 vaniila soy milk
2 TBS agave nectar or 1/3 tsp stevia
1. Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse till smooth. Serve right away or freeze in an ice tray with a cute decorated toothpick and a refreshing quick snack.

This will quickly become a summertime favorite!