Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients

7 ounces extra-firm tofu

1 medium red bell pepper, cut lengthwise in half and seeded

1 large yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise

1/2 pound asparagus spears, trimmed

4 ounces baby portobello mushrooms

1/2 cup reduced-fat balsamic dressing, divided

1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves

2 cups uncooked whole wheat rotini pasta

Directions

1 ounce (1/4 cup) grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals. Using Chef's Knife, slice tofu lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices Brush tofu and vegetables with 1/4 cup of the dressing using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush Snip basil using Professional Shears; set aside

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in (4-qt ) Casserole; drain and keep warm

Lightly grease grid of grill Place tofu and vegetables on grid of grill Grill mushrooms 5-7 minutes and bell pepper, squash, asparagus and tofu 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally with BBQ Tongs. Remove vegetables and tofu from grill

Cut vegetables and tofu into bite-size pieces; place in large Bamboo Fiber Mixing Bowl. Add pasta, basil and remaining dressing; mix gently Grate Parmesan cheese over salad using Rotary Grater; toss gently Serve warm or at room temperature.

Coconut-Lime Icebox Cake

Ingredients

½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

2 limes

2 pkgs (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups heavy cream

⅔ pkg (14 oz.) honey graham crackers (about 16), divided

Optional: Lime zest, lime wedges, or mint

Directions

Evenly spread the coconut onto a large microwave-safe plate. Microwave until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, stirring after every 30 second interval. Cool completely.

Zest and juice the limes into a medium mixing bowl Add the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla

Beat with a hand mixer until smooth

In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream on medium or high speed until stiff peaks form Fold in the cream-cheese mixture

Break half of the graham crackers into pieces and lay them on the bottom of the Rectangular Cool & Serve Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crackers Repeat with the remaining crackers and cream-cheese mixture Top with coconut, and, if you’d like, lime zest, lime wedges, or mint.

Chill, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.