Southern Black Eye Pea Pecan Loaf - Gourmet Gurus, Appetizers, Snacks & Sides Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked black eye peas drained and lightly padded dry with towel
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed into black eye peas
• 3 cups Basic Tofu Pate*
• 3 tbsp fried chicken-style spice blend* (on pg. 265)
• 2 tsp whole dry thyme
• 2 cups roasted pecans chopped (optional to use walnuts)
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 20 oz firm or extra firm tofu
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, blanched, peeled, & seeded
• 3 cups fresh peaches, blanched and peeled
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup onion, peeled and small diced
• 2 tbsp candied ginger, fine diced
• 1/4 cup chardonnay wine
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ginger powder
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped