Orange You Glad this Glaze is So Good?

A few years back I put together a cookbook of all of our family recipes.  I use it all the time, and many of the posts for this blog are veganized versions of recipes from the book.  One of my favorite sections is the one filled with sauces, rubs, marinades and glazes.  There is nothing like a great glaze or marinade to spice up a vegetarian meal (especially tofu and tempeh which happily take on the flavors of whatever you cook it with).

This orange glaze can be used with tofu, tempeh, or any little old thing you have a hankering for.  I like it best with tofu over rice and vegetables.  This recipe makes enough for one container of tofu or one brick of tempeh.  Add water as directed for a thinner glaze, or omit the water altogether (as I did) for a thicker, gooey glaze.  Either way it is super easy and delicious.

2 tablespoons water (I omitted the water for a thicker glaze)
5 tablespoons Florida Crystals sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
10 whole cloves
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon diced cherry peppers (optional, but it really adds a nice kick)
1/2 cup orange juice

1. Combine all ingredients and pour over tofu or tempeh or gardein cutlets browned with salt and pepper.
2. Bake in baking dish at 350º for about 30 minutes until thickened and bubbling.  Check halfway through cooking and turn tofu (or tempeh or gardein cutlets) so both sides get coated.