78TH ANNUAL ACADEMY TOFU STROGANOFF AWARDS

Tofu Stroganoff //1 cake extra firm tofu, pressed //3 tbsp soy sauce //1 garlic clove, minced or pressed //oil //2 cups chopped onions //1 cup chopped celery //1.5 tsp salt //1 tbsp paprika //2 cups peeled & sliced carrots //2 cups bite-sized mushroom pieces //1.5 cup dry red wine //1.5 cups canned diced tomatoes w/ juice (14.5 oz can) //2 cups slized zucchini //1 cup chopped red bell pepper //2 tbsp chopped fresh dill //buncha egg noodles //.5 cup sour cream //marinate tofu in the soy sauce & garlic, stir occaisionally, marinate 20 mins or so. //heat oil, add onions & celery. cook for 10. //add salt, paprika, carrots. cook for 5. //add mushrooms and wine, cook for 5. //add tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers. bring to a boil, reduce and simmer. add dill. //boil up noodles. //a few mins before serving, add tofu and stir gently. right before serving, add sour cream and stir. //serve stroganoff over the noodles. KJJ: Much salt and pepper was needed on the table to add some extra flavour to this dish. JRW told me a great joke: "What do you call a cow masturbating?" Answer: "Beef Stroganoff" HAW HAW HAW!!! Is this dish going to be tastier tomorrow for leftovers? You betcha. Is JRW's joke going to seem any funnier tomorrow? WHATEVER! JRW: ALL of my jokes seem funnier the next day and I'm gonna find out if this is better the next day in about...oh, say...30 minutes. KJJ: ...umm... Huh?