Vegetarian Cauliflower Stir-Fry

I’m by no means a chef, nor is Model Behaviors a food site. I remember when I first started the website, I got a lot of flak about not having a niche. You’re a model but you don’t want to write about fashion? You have degrees in writing but you want to share recipes and DIY projects? “It sounds like you’re all over the place,” I was told. But I kept saying, “I don’t like to be put in a box. WOMEN don’t like to be put in a box!”

Maybe it’s because I’m claustrophobic, but I hate the idea that I can only do one thing when I’m passionate about so many things. And that’s what I love about cooking (notice that I didn’t say baking)! I like to experiment with textures and flavors, and when I make a mistake, I just add Sriracha or call my mom—depending on how much time I have. Now that I’m running around after a dog-terrorizing toddler (see this post from earlier this month if you want to know what I’m talking about), I’ve set up twenty-minute stations throughout the house, and that includes the kitchen.

June 20, 2016June 22, 2016

Let’s Talk about Tofu!

Raise your hand if you run screaming at the mention of tofu. Or if you just threw up a little bit in your mouth.

Now tell me, why the tofu-phobia? Have you had a bad experience with tofu? Did tofu steal your boyfriend? Did tofu key your car?

Have you ever tried tofu?

Or does tofu just scare the living bajeezus out of you?

For most of us, I think that’s exactly it. Tofu is unfamiliar territory. It’s not on every menu. The appearance and texture are rather alien. The packaging is strange. And most of all…how the hell you do cook it?

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September 18, 2013March 13, 2015

curried chicken (or tofu) salad

The power of quinoa is back for round two. Basically, if you made enough of this gluten-free staple on Sunday and cooked the Swedish Pigs in a Blanket on Monday, then you could prepare this Power Plus Meal on Tuesday. A Power Plus Meal (PPM) meets those on-the-go needs: fast, convenient, versatile, healthy, and mobile. What’s awesome about both recipes is that they’re great transitional meals. In the summer heat, all I can handle are salads, but as the weather begins to change I start craving heartier meals. And as we all know, the weather changes drastically this time of year and so can your appetite, which makes it difficult for meal planning. Therefore, this versatile meal is the perfect solution, whether it’s served hot or cold, this yummy treat is sure to delight.