The other day I won a copy of The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion from Bob's Red Mill.

Woo hoo!

Alvin has always had a love for fish sticks, so I was glad to see a recipe in Colleen's book for them.

Since becoming a vegan last year, I'm still working on ways to incorporate family favorites in a plant-based way. I think it's very important for my children to feel like they're not missing out on anything by eating compassionately. I also try to get them to cook with me as much as possible because children are more likely to eat what they help prepare.

These don't taste exactly like traditional fish sticks, but they are a very good alternative.

Ingredients:

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal) I used regular cornmeal

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup non-dairy milk

2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 package extra firm tofu

Canola oil, for frying

I also added 2 tsp of kelp powder and Old Bay to

the batter for a more "fishy" taste but it didn't make a difference.

Tartar Sauce

Mix together vegan mayo and relish or a combination of finely chopped pickles, capers, and fresh parsley.

Directions:

In a bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, thyme, basil, oregano, paprika, and ground pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together non dairy milk and mustard.

Theo helping me out

Cut tofu into thin strips, then dredge in flour mixture. Add tofu to hot oil, and brown on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil.

Serve hot or at room temperature.

I think Theo ate more than everyone else