Sweet-and-Sour Tofu

So I have to tell you something about myself: I'm in love with tofu. Really, truly in love. It's not one of those three-month infatuations either, no, this goes back to the tender age of three, when I had a major temper tantrum in the grocery store because my mother wouldn't buy me tofu. True story.

If you're not as enamored as I am with tofu, though, don't worry. This recipe made even my friend Ashley, a self-proclaimed tofu hater and a hugely picky eater, a convert. It's easy and SO delicious, with a quick homemade sweet-and-sour sauce, crisp veggies, and perfectly cooked tofu. I might have eaten the entire batch in two meals... don't tell anyone...

Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bourbon Sauce

 

Bread pudding is really not a summery sort of food. But today I was thinking about what I wanted to make for dessert, and the thought of rich, custardy bread pudding with sweet, creamy sauce just wouldn't get out of my head. Before I even realized it, I was surfing for recipes! And oh my, was I not sorry at all that I decided to make this.

The great thing about bread pudding is that if you have some stale bread, an egg or two, and some kind of dairy, you can make it easily. You don't need crazy ingredients or fancy tools to make a really comforting, delicious dessert. Just like Grandma used to make!