the i hate tofu cookbook 35 recipes to change your mind

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

WHATISTOFU,ANYWAY?

SHOPPINGANDSTORAGE

PREPPINGTOFU

AFEWTOFUTRICKS

BORINGBUTIMPORTANT

CHAPTER1:MORNING,SUNSHINE!

TofuScramble

TropicalSmoothie

Maple-BerrySmoothie

MochaccinoPeanutSmoothie

CHAPTER2:MUNCHIES

Tofumole

BreadedTofuSticks

FrenchOnionTofuDip

Sweet-and-SpicyTofuNuggets

RedPepperTofuHummus

CHAPTER3:NOONERS

VeggieSoup

SpicySpinach,Lemon,andTofuSoup

TofuChili

TofuSalad(KindaLikeEggSalad)

CurriedTofuSalad

BibbLettuceSaladwithTofuGreenGoddessDressing

IcebergWedgewithTofuRanchDressing

TofuCaesarSalad

CHAPTER4:MARQUEEACTS

TofuSloppyJoes

TofuNoodleToss

SmotheredTofuchiladas

MacandCheese

TofuParm

TofuBalls

GarlicandBroccoliTofuStir-Fry

RedWineandMustardTofuBake

CHAPTER5:FIREITUP!

GrilledTofuKebabs

AsianGrilledTofuSalad

GrilledTofujitas

GrilledTofuwithChimichurri

CHAPTER6:SWEETTREATS

Banana-MapleTofuPie

SaltedCaramelTofu“Cheesecake”

PeanutButter–ChocolateTofuPie

Choco-CocoBananaShake

ChocolatePuddingPops

Strawberry-GingersnapTo-Fool

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INDEX

Ifeelyourhorror.Iusedtohatetofujustasmuchasyoudo.More,maybe.

Andit’shardtoarguewithtofuhatred,atleastatfirstglance.Therearefewfoodsthatturnpeopleoffasmuchastofu,andnotevenjustforthemostobviousreasons:thatit’sanuglyshadeofdirtyeggshell;thatithasaskeevy,spongytexture;andthatitdoesn’tactuallyevenlookanythinglikefood.

No,therealreasonmostpeoplegetturnedoffbytofuisn’tbecauseit’sgross.It’sbecauseitseemsSOBORING.Butiftofuisconsideredboringratherthanhateful,thatrepresentsprogress.(Thatis,ifyouconsiderwideracceptanceoftofu“progress,”whichis,Iadmit,aleapfortofuhaters.)

See,whentofuwasintroducedtotheUnitedStatesinthemiddleofthelastcentury,itwasgenerallyingloppy,goopy,slimy,rubbery,tastelessdishesthattrieddesperatelyandunsuccessfullytostandinforproperthingslikemeat.Itwaspoorlytreatedbymisguided,protein-starvedpeoplewhoprobablydidn’tlikefoodthatmuchinthefirstplaceandthereforedidn’tcarewhetherthefinalproducttastedgoodornot.*

*This,ofcourse,isavastoverstatement,butit’sconvenientforthepurposesofthisportionofthebooksojustgowithit,ifyouwill.

Flavor,schmavorHere’swhereIblowyourmind:Thebestthingtofuhastooffer,andthethingthatsetsitapartfromallotherfoods(well,mostotherfoods),isitsinsistentboringness.Thisisagoodthing.

Staywithme.

See,tofureallyistasteless.(Actually,it’smorelikeflavorless,becausetastelessmeanssomethingelse.)Goodtofutasteslike…nothing,really.Nothingatall.Butthatlackofflavor,asitturnsout,istofu’sgreatestasset.

TouseananalogythatIhaveafeelingyou’llwarmto:Tofu’sflavorlessnessisalotlikevodka’sflavorlessness.Youcandoanythingtoit,addjustaboutanyflavoringoringredientyoulike—sweet,salty,bitter,savory,sour,younameit—anditwillsupportthatflavorlikeachamp.Vodka,er,Imeantofu(sorry,distracted)willstayinthebackground,providingasolidbaseofproteinforwhateverelseyoufeellikeaddingtoit.

Sowhat’sthepointoftofu,then,ifitdoesn’ttastelikeanything?Thepointoftofuisthatit’saclean,healthful,powerful,plant-basedproteinthatprovidesallkindsofnutrients,notalotofcaloriesorcarbohydrates,andprettymuchnocholesterol.Inotherwords,it’sfood,andit’sprettygoodforyou.(Seethispageformoreonthatfront.)

NowhammiesHere’ssomethingimportanttounderstand:Thisisnotavegetarianorvegan-focusedcookbook.It’snotanondairycookbook.You’llfindmilk,honey,cheese,mayo,andmorenonveganstufflikethatinhere.Maybeeventheoccasionalcrumbleofbacon.ButwhereverIcan,I’llpointoutpossiblesubstitutionsifyouwanttoeatvegan,and,besides,ifyou’reacommittedvegan,youprobablyhaveabunchofworkaroundsalready.Butthepointofthisbookisn’ttoavoidmeat,it’sjusttoaddanotheroptionintoyourrepertoire—

ahigh-protein,low-fat,low-carb,low-cholesterol,gluten-free,calcium-rich,inexpensive,readilyavailableoptionthatalsohappenstobereallyeasytoworkwith.

I’mnotgoingtohityouwithanywildlyunusualingredients.Noagar-agarorhempseedsorvirgincoconutoilfromthesouthern-facingslopesofMountMatavanuhere.Notthatthere’sanythingwrongwiththosethings.Theyhavetheirmerits,butmanyofthemarehardtofindandnotsocheap.Besides,sinceI’manomnivore,I’mjustashappytousebutterorchocolate.

I’mnottryingtofoolanyoneintoeatingtofu.Ihaterecipesthattrytofakepeopleout.I’mnotgoingtocallitchickenifitisn’toramilkshakeifitisn’t.Although,ifit’seasiertoexplainwhataparticulardishissortoflike,Imightdothat.LiketheTofuSaladrecipeonthispage.It’snoteggsalad,butyoucankindofuseitassuch,soI’vementionedthewords“eggsalad”togiveyouaclueaboutwhattoexpect(eventhoughtherearen’tanyeggsinit).There’soneexception,whichisSaltedCaramelTofu“Cheesecake”(thispage)—there’snootherwordforcheesecake.

Inshort,Idon’tthinktofushouldreallybeconsideredasubstituteformeatoranythingelse.Tofushouldstandaloneasalegitimatefoodthat’seasytocookwithand,onceyougettheswingofitandgetawayfromthegoopandglop,ridiculouslyeasytolike.Youjusthavetogiveitachance.

SomeonewithexperienceinPRmadeadecisionearlyontogoaheadandintroducetofutotheAmericanmarketastofuratherthanwhatitreallyis:soybeancurd.Notmuchofaringtoit,youknow?“Getyourgourmetsoybeancurdhere!”Justcan’treallyseethatflyingofftheshelves.

So,marketersusedashorterversionoftheJapanesename(toufu)which,atthetime,hadthebenefitofnotmeaningmuchtomostAmericansupermarketgoers.Itwasacleanslate.Butmysterybreedsdistrustandpeoplewereslowtowarmuptotofubecausetheyjustdidn’tknowwhatitwasorwhattodowithit.Aplain,paleblockofspongywhitestuffstoredinwater?Suspiciousatbest.

Buttofuisn’tanyweirderthan,say,yogurtorcheese,really.Itdoesn’texactlygrowontrees,butitdoesn’tfallallthatfarfromthesoybeanplant.

HowtheymakeitFirst,driedsoybeansaresoakedinwaterandprocessedintoapaste.Thatpasteismixedwithwaterintoaslurryandcooked(oftenunderpressure),thenstrainedtoremovethesolids(whichoftengotothepigtrough;hogslovethestuff).Theremainingliquidiscoagulatedbymixingitwithacoagulantlikecalciumsulfateormagnesiumchloride(extractedfrombrinywaterliketheGreatSaltLakeinthesamewaywegetseasaltfromtheocean).Thisturnsthesoybeanliquidbackintoasemisolid,kindoflikecottagecheese(curdsandwhey,ifyouwill).

Then,dependingonwhatthefinalproductissupposedtolookandfeellike(silken,firm,orextra-firmarethethreebasictypes),thetofuisdrainedandpressedinawooden(oftenbamboo)ormetalpressingcontraption.Theyputthescrewsonit,sotospeak,tocompressitandhelpitexpelwater.It’sthenpasteurizedat180°F(82°C)tomakeitabitsaferandmoreshelf-stable(muchlikemilk),and,bingo,tofureadyforsale.

See?Noweirderthanyogurt,whichwasinventedwhenMongolsstoredmilkinasheep’sstomach,tiedittoahorse,andwhilegallopingacrossthesteppe,jostledandjiggleditaroundwithabunchofbacteriaforlongenoughtofermentintosomethingthat

keepsJamieLeeCurtisregular.*

Peoplehavebeenmakingtofufor,like,thousandsofyears.Nokidding:There’sevidencethatfolkswereeatingitinChinaduringtheHanDynastyinthesecondcenturyB.C.E.Sogetonthebusalready.

*Justsaying.

BuyingtofuChooseastyleoftofubasedonwhatyou’regoingtouseitfor.Therearethreebasictypes,thoughyou’relikelytofindevenmorevariationsdependingonwhereyoushop.Mosttofucomesprepackagedinlittlesquaretubscontainingabout14ouncesoftofu(sometimes16ounces).Notallgrocerystoresareconsistentaboutwheretheykeepit,buttheproduceareaisthefirstplaceIalwayslook,andit’sthereprobably60percentofthetime.Occasionallyyou’llfindtofunearthecheeseordairy.So,goodluck.

SilkentofuSilkentofuissoftandyogurtlike.Smushy.Silky(getit?).Ithasn’thadmuchliquidextracted,andithasn’tbeenformedintoblocks.Thisisthebesttofuforthingslikesmoothiesordips,orforotherthingsthataresupposedtobesoft,likepuddingorcustardpies.

FirmtofuFirmtofuisthemostpopularkind.Itcomesinasolidbutpliableblockwithafairlyhighwatercontent.It’seasytocrumbleandtoslice.Formostrecipes,beforeyouuseit,youshouldpressorsqueezeittogetthewaterout(seethispage).

Extra-firmtofuItdoesn’ttakeageniustofigurethisoneout.It’sfirmerthanfirmtofu,haslessmoistureinit,andiseasiertocutintodistinctcubes.Extra-firmisacesforthingslikepan-fryingorgrillingbecauseitholdsitsshapeanddoesn’tfallapartveryeasily,evenafterasqueeze.

OthertypesoftofuYoumightalsofind“lite”tofu,bothfirmandsilken,whichhasabitlessfatand/orcalories(andnotquiteassmoothatexture),andflavoredtofu.Skiptheflavoredtofubecause,atbest,itwilltasteoverflavoredand,atworst,itwilltastetotallyartificial.Besides,you’regoingtoaddyourownflavortothetofu,andyouwanttocontrolityourself.

Andforgettofuthat’salreadycutintoblocks.Ittypicallycoststwiceasmuch,andittakesprettymuchnotimeatalltocutupyourowntofu(seethispage).

Ifyouchosetherightneighborhoodtolivein,youhaveanAsianmarketorrestaurantnearbythatmakesandsellsfreshtofu.Ifyou’veneverhadadishofwarm,freshtofu,

you’reinforanearlyindescribabletreat,whichIwillhereattempttodescribe:Imagineabowlfullofsoft,cozy,savory,silky,milky,creamypudding.(OK,Ifailed,buttryitifyoucan.)Lovelywithachillyglassofbubbly.

StoringtofuJustlikemeatandmilkandex-lovers,tofucangetalittlefunkyifithangsaroundtoolong.Avoidthat.Forstarters,alwayscheckthesell-bydatebeforeyoumakeapurchase.

Firmandextra-firmtofuissoldpackedinwater.Whenyouopenthepackage,slicewhatyouneedofftheblock,dropwhatisleftinanairtightplasticcontainer,coveritwithfreshwater,andkeepitintherefrigerator.Itshouldlast3to5days.Butdoyourself(andyourtofu)afavorandchangethewatereveryday,especiallyifthewaterstartstolookcloudyormuddy.

Ifyou’renotsureifthetofuisstillfresh,giveitawhiff.Freshtofudoesn’tsmelllikeanythingatall,butoldor“off”tofuhasamild,sourreek.Ifyouhavesuspicions,orsmelloldsocksratherthanfreshwater,tossit.It’ssadtothrowawayunusedfood,butit’snogoodanymore,soletitgo.Consoleyourselfwithanewblockortwooftofu.Afterall,it’srelativelyinexpensive,andwell,bettersafethanstomachachey.

Youalsocanfreezetofuforaboutthreemonths.Justmakesureyoupressitfirst.Freezingismorethanastoragefix,it’salsoausefulcookingtechniquethatcanleadtomoreintensely-flavoredtofu(seethispage).

Ifyouhavelotsofleftovertofuthat’sclosetoitsexpirationdateandyoujustcan’tbringyourselftoditchit,crumbleit,fryitupinanonstickskillet,andstickitinthefridge.Cooked,itshouldlastafewextradays.Justtossitintoastir-fryorsoup,andyou’llbegood.

Tofuistheeasiestthingintheworldtocookwith.OK,that’sanoverstatement,butonlyjustbarely.Youdoneedtodoabitofpreponitbeforeyoustarttocook,butit’scertainlynomorecomplicatedthanpreparingvegetablesandmeatoranythingelse.Ittakesalmostnoeffort,butitwilltakealittlebitoftime.

ApressingissueBeforeyouusefirmorextra-firmtofu,you’dbestpressit.(Ifyou’reusingsilkentofu,you’reoffthehook,andyoucansitthispartout.)Pressingtofuhelpsremoveexcesswatertomakeiteasiertocontrolwhileit’scooking,andtomakeroomforeverythingelseyou’regoingtoaddtoit.

Thebestwaytopresstofuiswithatofupress.Iknow,Iknow.Moreequipment!Look,I’manavowedantigadgetfanatic.Ihatehavingmoretoolsinthekitchen.ButIactuallybrokedownandboughtatofupress,andI’mgladIdid.Itmakespressingtofueasierandkeepsthekitchencleaner.Youcanbuyacheaponeforunder$20oraritzyonefornorthof$100(bonus:thepriceyonewilllikelybeniceenoughtokeeponyourkitchencounter,sparkingallsortsofspiritedconversation).Cheaporexpensive,mosttofupressesonthemarketshouldgetthejobdonenicelyifyoufollowtheridiculouslysimple(usuallypictograph-style)directionsthatcomewithit.

Ifyoudon’thaveatofupressandaren’tyetcommittedenoughtothewholeideaoftofutobuyone,IfullysupportMacGyveringthesituationandpressingyourtofuDIYstyle.Here’show:

1.First,planaheadaboutanhourorso(OK,maybe30minuteswillcutit).Ittakesabitoftimetogetthewaterout.

2.Linearimmedbakingsheetorabigplatewithadishtowel,thenthreeorfourlayersofpapertowels.

3.Slicetheblockoftofuintofiveorsixsmallerblocksandlaythemontopofthedishtowel.Thendrapeafewpapertowelsoverthetopofthetofu.

4.Placeanotherbakingsheetorplateontopofthepapertowels,thenweighit

downevenlywithsomethingheavy,likeafewcansofbeans,abagofdriedbeans,oraheavypot,orababygoatorsomething.*

5.Ifyouhaveroominthefridge,slipthewholeshebanginthere.Butifyou’reonlygoingtopressitfor30minutesoranhour,youcanleaveitoutonthecounter.

Andthereyouhaveit.After30minutesorso,you’llstarttonoticethatthepapertowelsanddishtowelaredampandthetofuislighteranddryer.Keepgoingforanother30minutes;you’llbesurprisedathowmuchmoisturecomesout.Ifyou’rewillingtogoovernightinthefridge,you’llhavetofuthat’spositivelythirstyforwhateverflavorsyouwanttofeedit.Andthat’srightwhereyouwantittobe.

Ofcourse,ifyou’rehungryandwanttogetcooking,youcangetawaywithmostoftherecipesinthisbookwithoutpressingitmuchatall,likesmoothiesforexample.Sodon’tsweatittoomuchifyoujustcan’twait.

*Actually,don’tuseababygoat,theyneverstaystill.

CuttingtofuForlargetofuslabs,cutatofublockinhalfthroughthemiddlelikeyou’resplittingamattressintotwoless-thickmattresses.Forsmallerslabs,cuttheslimmattressesinhalflengthwise.Forsticks,cuttheslimmattressesintosticks1inch(2.5cm)wide.Forcubes,cutthe1-inch(2.5-cm)stickswidth-wiseintocubes.

Justaswithfamilymembersandsignificantothers,alittlemanipulationgoesalongway.Sometimes,givingyourtofualittleextranudgewillhelpyoutogetthemostoutofit.

FreezeitTryfreezingtofuforatleast24hoursafteryoupressit.Theleftoverwaterinthetofuexpandswhenitfreezes,creatinglittlepocketsinthetofu.Asitthawsbacktoroomtemperature,muchofthiswaterseepsoutratherthanabsorbingbackintothetofu(pressitagaintoreallygetthefulleffect);thevacatingwatermakesroomformarinadesandflavorings.Cometothinkofit,ifyoufreezethetofu,youprobablywanttousealittlelessmarinadeoramarinadethat’snotasintenselyseasoned(uselesssalt!);otherwise,you’lloverdoit,andyourfinaldishwilltastetoostrong.

MarinateItTofuabsorbsmarinade—trulyabsorbsit—betterthanalmostanythingelse.Waybetterthanmeat,forexample.So,marinateaway,butbecareful.Don’toverdoit.Useplentyofmarinade,butdon’tgobonkersoryou’llhavetoomuchflavor(especiallysalt)andyourfacewillpuckeruplikeaRickyGervaisbathtubselfie.Youmightevenendupcallinginapizza,whichwaswhatyouweretryingtoavoidinthefirstplace.

Usemarinadeswithoutmuchoil.Oildoesn’treallyworkwellwithtofu,becauseofallthewaterinit(evenafteryoupressit,ithasahighwatercontent).Andyouknow,oilandwater,theyjustdon’tjibe—soifyouhaveanoilymarinade,you’lljustendupwithalayerofgreaseonthetofu.Notcute.

MakeitcrispIfyouplantofryorbakethetofuandwantittocomeoutcrisp,cornstarchisyourfriend.Itadheresnicelytotofuandcooksuptoadelicate,lightcrunch.Shakecubesoftofuandacoupletablespoonsofcornstarchinaplasticbag,ordredgeitlikeyouwouldtofrychickenorporkcutlets.

Tofuisagreatsourceofproteinwithoutalotofbaggage.Oneservingcontains10gramsofproteinandjustabout100calories.You’llfind5gramsoffatinthereandnocholesterol.That’samuchbetterprotein-to-calorieratiothanyou’llfindinbeeforcheese,whicharebothheavywithcholesterolandfat.

Asleepyet?Tofualsohasadecentamountofcalcium,iron,andothernutrients,especiallymineralslikemanganeseandselenium.It’snotreallyavitaminpower-houseandhasnofibertospeakof,butitsglycemicindexisverylow(itdoesn’tspikeyourbloodsugar),and,didImentionhowmuchproteinitpacks?

*The“important”partofthischapterisdebatable.It’sonlyimportantifyoucareaboutthiskindofstuff.

AccordingtotheFDA,herearethenutritionalnumbersforahalf-cup(4-ounce/115-g)servingoffirmtofu.

NUTRIENT AMOUNT PERCENTOFDAILYVALUE

VitaminA 0IU 0%

VitaminC 0.3mg 0%

VitaminK 3mcg 4%

VitaminB6 0.1mg 4%

Calcium 253mg 25%

Iron 2mg 1%

Magnesium 46.6mg 12%

Potassium 186mg 5%

Copper 0.3mg 14%

Manganese 0.8mg 39%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Fat(SaturatedFat) 5.3g(1.1g) 8%(5%)

Fiber 1.1g 5%

Protein 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates 2.1g 1%

Here’sonehugeadvantagetofuhasoverotherfoods:It’swayfasterandeasiertodealwiththan,say,Frenchtoastoroatmeal.And,inthemorning,whenyoureyesareblearyandyourstomachisimpatient,that’snosmallthing.Protip:Doyourpressingthenightbeforesoyourtofu’sallreadytogowhenyouriseandshine.

Whosaystheonlythingyoucanscrambleisanegg?Notme.Thisisasavory,healthy,satisfyingbreakfastthatwilleithersendyourunningaroundtheblockinafitofphysicalvirtuousness,orsendyoubacktobedforahappy,restorativepost-breakfastnap,whichisthebestthingintheworld.Addwhateveryouwanttothisscramble:shreddedcarrot,brusselssprouts,someblackbeans,younameit.ServewithbutteredtoastoranEnglishmuffin,ordinerstylewithketchup,orwrappedupinwarmtortillasdrizzledwithhotsauce.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

1tablespoonbutteroroliveoil

1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped

2cups(310g)frozenhashbrowns,defrosted

½teaspoonsalt

1cup(180g)finelychoppedcookedbroccoli(frozenisOK,butdefrostitanddrainthoroughly)

1package(14ounces/400g)firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcrumbled

1cup(100g)shreddedcheeseornondairycheesesubstitute

3scallions,chopped

1Heatthebutteroroilinalarge,heavyskilletuntilfoaming(ifusingbutter)orshimmering(ifusingoil).

2Addtheonion,hashbrowns,andsaltandcookuntiltheonionisgolden,about10minutes.Addthebroccoliandcookfor3minutesmore.Addthetofuandcookfor2minutes,stirringfrequently.

3Removethepanfromtheheatandstirinthecheese.Sprinklewiththescallions.

TropicalSmoothieSmoothiesarejustsogreatinthemorning.Imean,youcangetamealinyouwithoutchewing.Thismakesonebig,delicious,healthysmoothiethattasteslikeyou’reonaTahitianvacation.Serves1.INGREDIENTS

½cup(115g)silkentofu

1cup(240ml)verycoldvanilla-flavoredcoconutmilk,plusmoreasneeded

½cup(85g)frozenchoppedpineapple

½cup(85g)frozenchoppedmango

1banana,slicedandfrozen

¼cup(20g)rolledoats

1cup(120ml)crushedice

Everythingintotheblender.Startitonlowtoincorporatetheingredients,thenletitriponliquefyuntileverything’sfullyblended.Youmightneedtostoptheblenderandtapitonceortwicetoreleaseairbubbles.Ifyouneedmoreliquid,addmorecoconutmilk.

Maple-BerrySmoothieDon’tsweatthespinachhere:Youwon’ttasteit,butit’sgoodforyou.Serves1.INGREDIENTS


1cup(240ml)soymilk,almondmilk,orregularmilk,plusmoreasneeded

1cup(150g)frozenmixedberries

1banana,slicedandfrozen

½cup(60g)frozenspinach

2tablespoonsmaplesyrup


Everythingintotheblender.Startitonlowtoincorporatetheingredientstogether,thenliquefyuntileverything’sfullyblended.Youmightneedtostoptheblenderandtapitonceortwicetoreleaseairbubbles.Ifyouneedmoreliquid,addmoremilk.

MochaccinoPeanutSmoothieThisisagreatpreworkoutsmoothie,andaslickwaytocombineyourcoffeeandbreakfastintooneserving.You’llhaveacaffeinebuzzfortherestofthemorning,oratleastuntilyoucanmakeittoStarbucks.Serves1.INGREDIENTS


1cup(240ml)coffee,cold(leftoverfromyesterdayisfine),plusmoreasneeded

2tablespoonschocolatesyrup

3tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter


Everythingintotheblender.Startitonlowtoincorporatetheingredients,thenletitriponliquefyuntileverything’sfullyblended.Youmightneedtostoptheblenderandtapitonceortwicetoreleaseairbubbles.Ifyouneedmoreliquid,addmorecoffee.

It’smidafternoon,andyoucouldusealittle…something.Ormaybeit’scocktailhour,andwhat’sadrinkwithoutalittlenosh?Orit’sgamedayandyou’resettledinfrontoftheTV.Whatever,you’rehungry.Grababagofpotatochipsifyoulike(I’mallforpotatochips),ormakeoneofthesesnacksandfeeljustalittlebetteraboutyourself.

Thisisagood,chunky,healthytakeonguacamolethatmighthorrifyguacamolepuristsbutthattherestofuswilllikebecauseittastesgood,andithasanextrabonus:protein.Justasforguacamole,servethiswithtortillachips.Makesabout2cups(480g).INGREDIENTS

½package(7ounces/200g)firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcrumbled

2ripeavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutintosmallpieces

1cup(260g)salsa

Juiceof1or2limes

Pinchofcoarsesalt

Drizzleofhotsauce(optional)

Stiritalltogetherinamediumbowlandtaste.Addmorelimejuiceorhotsauce,ifdesired.Letsitinthefridge,covered,foranhour,orupto1day.Bringitoutabout30minutesbeforeserving—it’sbestatroomtemperature.

Thesearekindoflikemozzarellasticks,soifyou’reupforit,servethesewithalittlebowlfulofpizzasauceormarinarasaucefordipping.Youcaneasilydoubletherecipe.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

2tablespoonscornstarch

1teaspoononionpowder

1teaspoongarlicpowderorgroundgranulatedgarlic

½teaspoonsalt

1tablespoongranulatedsugar

1or2largeeggs

1cup(100g)pankobreadcrumbs

1package(14ounces/400g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutinto12sticks

1Preheattheovento375°F(190°C)andlineabakingsheetwithparchmentpaper.

2Lineupthreeshallowbowlsonthecounter.Inthefirst,stirtogetherthecornstarch,onionpowder,garlicpowderorgroundgarlic,salt,andsugar.Inthesecond,beatanegg.Putthebreadcrumbsinthethird.

3Workingwithonetofustickatatime,coatitfirstwiththecornstarchmixture.Knockofftheexcessanddunkitintheegg.Lettheeggdripoffanddropitinthebreadcrumbs,generouslycoatingthetofu.Placeitonthepreparedbakingsheetandcontinuewiththeremainingtofu.Youmayneedanotherbeatenegg.

4Slidethepanintotheovenandbakeforabout45minutes,turningonceortwice.Whenthetofuisfirmandcrisp,it’sready.Eatithot.

Oh,yes.ThisiswhereyougetoutthatbagofRufflesandgonuts.Thekeyhereispatience,however,becausetheonionstakealongtimetocookdowntowhereyouwantthemtobe.Andyoualsowanttoslipthedipintothefridgeforanhourorsobeforeyoueatitsotheflavorshaveachancetomeldtogether.Youcanmakethiswithtofusourcreamifyoucanfindit—justeliminatethevinegarandmustard.Makesabout3cups(720ml).INGREDIENTS

3largeyellowonions,slicedthin

2tablespoonsbutter

1tablespoongranulatedsugar

½teaspoonsalt

1package(12ounces/340g)silkentofu

1teaspoongarlicpowder

1tablespoondistilledwhitevinegar

2tablespoonsDijonmustard

2tablespoonsmincedfreshchives

Freshlygroundblackpepper

1Puttheonionsandbutterinalargeskilletovermediumheat.(Itwilllooklikealotofonions,buttheycookdownquiteabit.)Sprinklethesugarandsaltoverthetop.Cook,stirringfrequently,untiltheonionsareadeepgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Removefromtheheattoletcool.

2Vigorouslystirtogetherthetofu,garlicpowder,vinegar,andmustardinamediumbowluntilcompletelycombined.Adjusttheflavorstotaste,ifneeded.Stirintheonions.Refrigerateforatleast1hourorupto24hours,stirringonceortwicewhileitchills.

3Sprinklethechivesoverthetop,giveitafewgrindsofblackpepper,andallowthediptocometoroomtemperaturebeforeservingwithwhateverchipyoudig.Orspreaditonaroastbeefsandwich.

Tofu’sgreatestweakness—itsflavorlessness—isitsgreateststrengthinthiscase.Tofujustprovidesaframeworkforalltheothersweet-and-spicyflavorsgoingonhere.Planahead,becausethisneedstomarinateforonehourbeforeyoubakeit.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

¼cup(60ml)maplesyrup

3tablespoonssoysauce

3tablespoonsbarbecuesauce

2tablespoonssriracha

2teaspoonswhitewinevinegar

1tablespooncornstarch

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutinto1-inch(2.5-cm)cubes

1Inawide,shallowbowl,whisktogetherthesyrup,soysauce,barbecuesauce,sriracha,vinegar,andcornstarchuntilthoroughlyincorporated.Addthetofuandstirtocoat.Marinateatroomtemperaturefor1hour.

2Preheattheovento375°F(190°C).Arrangethetofuinasinglelayerina9-by-13-inch(23-by-33-cm)bakingdishandbake,stirringonceortwice,forabout45minutes.Thenuggetsarereadywhenthey’refirmtothetouch.Eat’emwhilethey’rehot.

Whenyouaddtofutohummus,somethingreallygreathappens:It’ssofter.Iknow,you’rethinking,“Bigwhoop.”Butthinkaboutit.Howmanytimeshaveyoubrokenapitachipinhummusthat’stoohard?Howmanytimeshaveyouhadtospoonitoutandsmashitontoyoursandwichratherthanbeingabletospreadit?I’mjustasking.Youcanbuytahiniatthegrocerystore;it’sasesamepastethataddsalittlenecessarysomethingtohummus.Ilikemyhummuslemony,sothisrecipecallsforallthejuicefromalemon,butifyou’dliketoleaveoutsomeorallofthat,goforit.It’syourhummus,notmine.Dittoifyou’dlikemoregarlicflavor,ormoreheat,or…whatever.Makethisatleastanhourbeforeyouplantoserveit,sotheflavorshaveachancetomeldandrelax.Makesabout2cups(480g).INGREDIENTS

1can(14ounces/400g)chickpeas,drained

1largegarlicclove,smashedandminced

1largepieceofroastedredpepper,minced(about¼cup/60g)

1cup(225g)silkentofu

2tablespoonstahini

2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil

Juiceof1lemon

½teaspoonsalt

½teaspoonredpepperflakes(optional)

Freshparsleyleaves

1Putthechickpeas,garlic,roastedredpepper,tofu,tahini,2tablespoonsoftheoil,lemonjuice,andsaltinafoodprocessorandletitrip.Tasteandadjusttheflavor,ifneeded.Spoonintoamediumbowlandslipitintothefridgefor1hour.

2Takethehummusoutofthefridgeabout15minutesbeforeserving.Giveitastir,thendrizzlewiththeremainingteaspoonoilandsprinklewiththeredpepperflakes(ifusing)andparsley.Servewithpitachipsorvegetablesorspreaditonasandwich.Oryoucanjustspoonitgreedilyintoyourmouth.Yourcall.

Tofu’sasimplethingtoaddtosouporsaladifyouwanttobumpuptheproteincontentwithoutaddingalotoffatandcalories.Evenifyouaren’tonadietoranything,that’sagoodthing,right?Right.

Whenyouarelegitimatelysickinbed,nothingbeatschickensoup.Butifyou’reevenjustalittlebitill,ortiredofchickensoup,oryou’djustrathereatsomethingthat’sallvegetablesandnotmeatyatall,orifyou’renotremotelysickbutjustwantanicebowloffresh-tastingsoup—here’syourdish.Serves4to6.INGREDIENTS

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1mediumonion,chopped

2mediumcarrots,peeledandchopped

2stalkscelery,chopped

1teaspoonsalt

2clovesgarlic,smashedandminced

1quart(960ml)low-sodiumvegetablestock


1bunchkale,stemmedandleavescutinto1-inch(2.5-cm)pieces

1can(14ounces/400g)whitebeans,rinsedanddrained

1package(14ounces/400g)firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcubed

1cup(125g)frozenpeas,greenbeans,corn,edamame,oramix

Saltandblackpepper

1HeattheoilinaDutchovenovermedium-highheatuntilit’sshimmering.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,andsaltandcookuntilsoftandstartingtobrown,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcookfor1minutemore.Addthestockandsoysauceandstiruntilitcomestoaboil,scrapingupanybrownedbitsonthebottomofthepan.Lowertheheattoasimmerfor10minutes.

2Addthekale,beans,tofu,and2cups(480ml)waterandreturntoasimmer.Simmerfor5minutes,thenaddthefrozenvegetables.Addmorewaterifneeded.

3Addsaltandpeppertotasteandservewithagrilledcheesesandwichifit’srainingout.

Sometimessoupshouldbesoothing,butothertimesitshouldbeinvigorating,likethisone.Servethiswhenyournoseiscloggedup,orwheneveryouwantyoursouptomakeyoustandupandsay“Ma’am,yesma’am!MayIhaveanother?”Serves4.INGREDIENTS


1teaspoonredpepperflakes

2mediumonions,chopped

1mediumcarrot,peeledanddiced

1package(14ounces/400g)firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcubed

6cups(1.4L)vegetablestock

1bag(about5ounces/140g)babyspinachor1cup(120g)frozen

Juiceof2lemons

Saltandblackpepper

1HeattheoilinaDutchovenovermedium-highheat.Addtheredpepperflakesandcookuntilfragrant,about2minutes.Addtheonionsandcarrotandcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthetofuandcook,stirringfrequently,untiljuststartingtoturngolden,4to6minutes.Addthestockand2cups(480ml)water.Bringtoasimmerandcookfor10minutes.

2Turnofftheheatandstirinthespinachandlemonjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Servewithabighunkofbread.

Tofuchiliisaperfectwaytousetofubecauseitjustsoaksupalltheotherflavorsand,withoutbeingintrusive,addsanicepopoftexture.Youcanimproviseallyouwantwiththisrecipe:differentvegetables,differentbeans,anddifferentseasoningsandspices.Yourcall.Justlikeameat-basedchili,thisactuallytastesbetteronthedayafterit’smade,whenyoucanreheatitandeatitinfrontofanoldmovie.It’salsogoodatroomtemperature,sotakeittotheofficeandsaveyourselftheelevenbucksyou’dotherwisepayforatossedsalad.Serves4to6.INGREDIENTS


2mediumyellowonions,chopped

1mediumredonion,chopped

1largegreenbellpepper,seededandchopped

2tablespoonschilipowder

1teaspoongroundcumin(optional)

2largegarliccloves,smashedandchopped

1chilepackedinadobo,chopped

2cans(29ounces/822g)dicedtomatoes(withjuice)

1can(14ounces/400g)pintobeans,rinsedanddrained

2cups(480ml)chickenorvegetablestock

1package(14ounces/400g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcrumbled

1cup(40g)packedfreshcilantroleaves,chopped

1HeattheoilinaDutchovenovermedium-highheat.Addtheonionsandbellpepperandcookuntilsoftandgolden,about10minutes.Addthechilipowderandcumin,ifusing,andcookuntilfragrant,about2minutes.Addthegarlicandchoppedchileandcookfor2minutes.Addthetomatoes(withjuice)andcookfor2minutes.Addthebeansandstockandbringtoasimmer.Stirinthetofuandcontinuetosimmer,uncovered,forabout30minutes.

2Servewiththecilantro.

IpromisedupfrontthatIwasn’tgoingtoplaythatgamethatsomanypeopleplay,callingsomethingeggsormeatwhenthat’snotwhatitis.Butthere’sreallynootherwaytodescribethissalad,whichactsandeatslikeeggsaladeventhoughit’snot.Sometofu“egg”saladrecipescallforateaspoonorsoofturmeric,whichisanintenselyyellowspicethat,ifyoudohaveitinyourcupboard,willgivethisanicecolor,butifyoudon’thaveit,youcaneasilyskipitbecauseitdoesn’taddthatmuchflavoranyway.Thisworksgreatinsandwiches,butifyou’renoteatingbread,useitinlettucewraps.Serves4.INGREDIENTS


½cup(120ml)mayonnaiseorVegenaise


1stalkcelery,chopped

1tablespoonwhitewinevinegar

3scallions,chopped

3tablespoonscapers,drained(optional)

Pincheachofsaltandblackpepper

Stireverythingtogetherinamediumbowl,thenletitsitfor15minutes.Adjusttheseasonings,asnecessary,andeat.Youcankeepthisinthefridgefor2to3days.

Thisremindsmeofthatstandardcurriedchickensaladyouseeeverywhere,fromdepartmentstorecaféstobig-boxdiscountgroceryretailers.Exceptwithoutthechicken,sothere’sthat.Anyway,it’sthecurrythatreallymattershere.Addasmuchoraslittleasyoulike.Eateitheronbreadasasandwichorscoopedontoaplatewithlettuce.Serves4.INGREDIENTS


½cup(120ml)mayonnaiseorVegenaise

1to2tablespoonscurrypowder

1carrot,peeledandshredded

1celerystick,diced

½cup(80g)goldenraisins

½cup(50g)slicedalmonds


Stireverythingtogetherinamediumbowlandserve.Storeinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

JustwhenyouthoughtGreenGoddessdressingcouldn’tgetanymorehippie-dippy…Iaddedtofutoit!Iknow,trytocontainyourenthusiasm.Buttofureallyworksgreathere,givingthedressinganicesilkyfeel(that’s“mouthfeel”toyoufoodies).Bytheway,Iknowtofuisveganandall,butafewcrumbledbaconbitsonthissaladisreallygreat.Justsaying.Croutonsaregood,too.Serves4.INGREDIENTS


1cup(40g)freshbasilleaves,chopped

½cup(45g)choppedfreshparsleyleaves

1largegarlicclove,smashed


Juiceof1lime

¼cup(60ml)oliveoil

2headsBibblettuce,leavesrinsedanddried

5scallions,chopped

1avocado,pitted,peeled,anddiced

1Putthetofu,basil,parsley,garlic,saltandpepper,andlimejuiceinablenderandblendonmediumspeeduntilincorporated.Withtheblenderrunningonlow,slowlypourintheoiluntilitallemulsifies.

2Placeafewlettuceleaveseachonfourplates,thensprinklewiththescallionsandavocado.Dousewithdressing.Yum.

What’swrongwithranchdressing?Nothing.Nothingatall.Thetofureallyaddsanicesilkytexturetothisdressing,soitworksspoonedoveranicebergwedgeorasadipforvegetablesorpotatochips.Thismakesenoughdressingthatyoumighthavesomeleftover,evenaftermakingfoursalads.Luckyyou.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

½cup(120ml)oliveoil


¼cup(60ml)mayonnaiseorVegenaise

¼cup(60ml)sourcream

½teaspoonsalt

½teaspoonblackpepper

1tablespoondistilledwhitevinegar



½teaspoondrieddill

¼cup(10g)freshparsleyleaves,coarselychopped

Juiceof1lemon

1teaspoonpaprika

1largeheadiceberglettuce,chilled

1Putalltheingredientsexceptthelettuceintotheblenderandletitripforabout2minutes,oruntilthoroughlyincorporatedandemulsified.Ifthedressingistoostiff,whiskinatablespoonorsoofwater.

2Removetheouterleavesfromthelettuceandcutitintofourwedges.Spoonthedressingoverthetopandserve.

WastheCaesarsaladinventedinLosAngelesorTijuana?Whoknows?Notme.I’mhappyjusteatingit.Thetofuinthisrecipeaddssomeprotein(whichisgood),butitalsoaddsclinginess,whichiswhatyouwantinarichdressinglikethis.Theanchoviesareoptional,butyou’llbemissingoutifyoudon’tusethem.Servewithverycoldmartinis.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

¼cup(60ml)oliveoil,plusmoreasneeded

1largegarlicclove,smashed

2anchovyfillets,plusmoreforserving(optional)

1tablespoonredwinevinegar


1teaspoonsoysauce


Juiceof1lemon,plusmoreasneeded

¼cup(25g)shreddedParmesancheese,plusmoreforserving

Saltandblackpepper

3heartsofRomainelettuce,chopped

Croutons,forserving

1Puttheoil,garlic,anchovies(ifusing),vinegar,mustard,soysauce,tofu,andlemonjuiceinablenderandblendonmediumspeeduntilcompletelyincorporated,about2minutes.AddtheParmesanandblendfor1moreminute.Trythedressingandaddthesaltandpeppertotasteandmorelemonjuice,ifneeded.(Ifit’stoostiff,addmoreoil,atablespoonatatime,untilyougettherightconsistency.)

2Inalargebowl,drizzlethedressingoverthelettuce,toss,andservegarnishedwithadditionalanchovies(ifusing),Parmesan,andcroutons.

YoucouldalwaysgotheTofurkyroute,orwhateverotherfake-meatrouteyouwant,butI’mnotonboard.Ihatetheinauthenticityofcallingthingssomethingthattheyaren’t,andIdon’tcarewhatyoudotoit,tofuisn’tmeat.Thatsaid,therearesomeflavorcueswecantakefrommeatydisheslikechickenParmesanorbeefenchiladasandapplythemtotofu.Whynot?Itsucksupflavorlikeathirstysponge.

You’dthinkthatthesecrettoagreatsloppyjoeisthemeatandspices.You’dbeclose,butnocigar:Therealsecretisdeliciousbuttered,griddledrolls.Thisrecipemakesgooey,messysloppyjoes.ServethemwithFrenchfries.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

1tablespoonoliveoil

1mediumonion,diced

1mediumgreenbellpepper,seededanddiced


¼teaspooncayennepepper


1can(14½ounces/411g)dicedtomatoes,drained

1can(14ounces/400g)pintobeans,rinsedanddrained

2tablespoonsketchup

1tablespoonDijonmustard

2tablespoonsbutter,softened

4hamburgerbuns

1HeattheoilinaDutchovenovermedium-highheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcookuntiltheonionissoftandstartingtobrown,12to14minutes.Stirinthesoysauceandcayennepepper.Addthetofuandcookuntilthetofusoaksupthesauce.

2Addthetomatoes,beans,ketchup,andmustardandstiruntilcombined.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerforabout10minutes.

3Buttertheinsidesurfacesofeachbun.Heatupalargeskilletorgriddletohighandcookthebuns,buttered-sidedown,untiltheyarebrownedandhot,about3minutes.Spoonthesloppyjoemixtureintothebunsandserve.

Thisrecipemakesthemostofwhatlittledriedramennoodleshavetooffer.Thisshouldmakeenoughforeveryone,butyoumightfindyoueatitallyourself,inwhichcasehaveanumberfortakeouthandytoappeaseyourguests.Serves4.INGREDIENTS


2tablespoonsricewinevinegar

1package(14ounces/400g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcubed

2teaspoonsvegetableoil

1mediumonion,sliced

1cup(70g)slicedbuttonorshiitakemushrooms

2cups(140g)coleslawmix

2packages(6ounces/170g)driedramennoodles(flavorpacketsdiscarded),cookedanddrained

1tablespoonsesameoil

1handfulbeansprouts

Limewedges,forserving

1Inamediumbowl,stirtogetherthesoysauceandvinegar.Addthetofuandstirtocoat.Letsitatroomtemperaturefor30minutes.

2Meanwhile,inalarge,deepskillet,addthevegetableoilandonionandcookovermedium-highheatuntiltheonionissoftbutnotyetbrowned,about6minutes.Addthemushroomsandcookfor3minutes.Addthetofutotheskillet(reservingthemarinade).Cookfor8minutes,oruntilthetofustartstobrown.Addthecoleslawmixandcookuntilheatedthrough.

3Reducetheheattomedium.Addthenoodlesandtoss.Pouroverthereservedmarinadeandtoss.Drizzlethesesameoiloverall.

4Dividethenoodlesamongfourbowls,topwiththebeansprouts,andservewithlimewedges.

What’snottoloveaboutabigbakingdishfullofrolledandsmotheredenchiladas?Thisisadeliciousall-in-onemealthateveryoneatthetablewilldiveintogreedilywhenyoubringitoutallbubblingandhot.Evenifyou’rebyyourself,you’llbeknockingimaginaryelbowsoutoftheway.Theextraadobosauceisoptionalandisonlyrecommendedifyoulikeyourenchiladasprettyhot;youcanskipitoraddmoreorlesstotaste.Thisisgreatforbreakfastthenextday.Serves6.INGREDIENTS


2mediumonions,chopped

1tablespoonchilipowder

2garliccloves,smashedandminced

1chipotlechileinadobo,chopped

1tablespoonadobosaucefromthechile(optional)

2packages(28ounces/795g)firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcrumbled

1can(14ounces/400g)blackbeans,drained

2cups(200g)shreddedCheddarand/orJackcheese

2cups(490g)enchiladasauce

12(6-inch/15-cm)corntortillas

1Preheattheovento375°F(190°C).Inalarge,deepskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonionsandcookuntilsoftbutnotyetbrown,about6minutes.Addthechilipowderandcookuntilfragrant,just30seconds.Addthegarlicandstir.Addthechipotlechileandadobosauce,ifusing,andstir.Cookfor2minutes,thenaddthetofuandstirtocoat.Addthebeans,1cupofthecheese,and1cupoftheenchiladasauce.

2Workingwithonetortillaatatime,wrapthetofumixtureintothetortillaandnestleintoa9-by-13-inch(23-by-33-cm)bakingdish.Whenallthetortillasarerolledandplacedinthepan,douseeverythingwiththeremainingcupenchiladasauceandsprinklewiththeremainingcupcheese.

3Coverthedishtightlywithfoilandbakefor20minutes,thenremovethefoilandbakefor10minutesmore.Servewithlotsofbeer.

Unlikeso-called“real”macaroniandcheese,thischeater’sversionusestwokindsoftofutomakethecheesypartallsilkyandsmoothwithoutabéchamelbase.Thatmeansyoucangetawaywithmakingmacandcheesewithouthavingtocookflourandmilkfirst.Serves4to6.INGREDIENTS

2tablespoonsbutter,melted,plusmoreforthepan

¼package(3½ounces/100g)firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcubed


1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce



½teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonblackpepper

½cup(120ml)chickenorvegetablestock,plusmoreasneeded

2cups(200g)shreddedcheese(Cheddar,Jack,mozzarella,Fontina,orbetteryetamix)

1pound(455g)macaroni,cookedaldenteanddrained

1cup(100g)freshbreadcrumbs

1Greasean8-by-8-inch(20-by-20-cm)bakingdishandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F(175°C).

2Putthefirmtofu,silkentofu,Worcestershiresauce,garlicpowderorgroundgarlic,onionpowder,salt,andpepperintoablenderandblendonmediumspeeduntilsmooth.

3Scrapethetofumixtureintoalargesaucepanandplaceovermediumheat.Stirinthestockuntilthesaucecoatsthebackofaspoon.Ifit’snotsaucyenough,addmorestockatablespoonatatime.Cookforabout4minutes,thenstartaddingthecheese,onehandfulatatime,whiskingconstantlyuntilincorporated.

4Addthemacaronitothecheesemixtureandstirtothoroughlycoat.Pourintothepreparedbakingdish.Sprinklebreadcrumbsoverthetop,thendrizzlewiththebutter.Bakeuntilthetopisbrownandbubbly,about30minutes.

Thethingaboutparmigianadishes,whetherchickenoreggplant—orinthiscase,tofu—isthatafteryoumakethem,youcandosomanythingswiththem.Youcandousetheminsauceandeatthemwithasideofspaghetti,orlaythemontopofamixedsalad,orslatherarollwithmayonnaiseandmakethemintoasandwich.It’syourcall.Thismakeseightheftypieces.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

1tablespoonplus2teaspoonsoliveoil

1mediumonion,chopped

2garliccloves,smashedandminced

2cups(490g)jarredpizzasauce

Pinchofredpepperflakes

¼cup(30g)all-purposeflour

2largeeggs,beaten

2cups(200g)pankobreadcrumbs

1teaspoondriedoregano

½teaspoongarlicpowderorgroundgranulatedgarlic

½teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andslicedinto8smallslabs

8slicesmozzarellacheese

½cup(50g)gratedParmesancheese

1Preheattheovento350°F(175°C).Linearimmedbakingsheetwithparchmentpaper.

2Inamediumsaucepanovermedium-highheat,heatup1tablespoonoftheoiluntilshimmering.Addtheonionandcookuntilitissoftandlightlygolden,about8minutes.Addthemincedgarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Addthepizzasauceandredpepperflakes.Reducetheheattolowandletsimmer.

3Meanwhile,setupthreeshallowbowls.Puttheflourinthefirstone,theeggsinthesecond,andthebreadcrumbsinthethird.Stirtheoregano,garlicpowderorgroundgarlic,salt,andsomeblackpepperintothebreadcrumbs.Workingwithoneslaboftofuatatime,dredgeintheflourandknockofftheexcess,thendipintheeggandlettheexcessdripoff,thendropintothepankomixture,pressingthecrumbsintothetofutocoatwell.Putthetofuonthepreparedbakingsheetandrepeatwiththeremainingtofu.

4Bakefor20minutes,flipping(carefully,tomakesurethepankocoatingdoesn’tcome

off)halfwaythrough.

5Removethesheetfromtheoven,spoonanequalamountofsauceovereachslab,andtopeachwithasliceofmozzarellaandasprinkleofParmesan.Returntotheovenandbakeuntilthecheeseismeltedandbrown,about10minutesmore.Servewiththeremaining2teaspoonsoildrizzledoverthetop.

Likemeatballs,onlymeatless—buttotallysatisfyinganyway.You’llneedalargecoveredskilletforthisrecipe.Servetheseoverpastaifyoulike,orjustinabowl,toppedwithyourfavoritetomatosauce.Thismakes16to20balls,dependingonhowbigyoulikethem.Inanycase,it’splentyenoughtoshare.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

2sliceswhitebread

1cup(240ml)waterormilk

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcrumbled

2or3largeeggs,beaten

1tablespoondriedonion

1teaspoonItalianseasoning

1teaspoongroundgranulatedgarlic

1tablespoonDijonmustard

2teaspoonsWorcestershiresauce

½teaspoonsalt

½teaspoonblackpepper


3tablespoonscornstarch,plusmoreasneeded

2jars(about2pints/980g)marinarasauce

GratedParmesancheese,forserving

1Inamediumbowl,tearthebreadintosmallpiecesanddropthemintothewaterormilktosoak.

2Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,2eggs,theonion,Italianseasoning,garlic,mustard,Worcestershiresauce,salt,andpepper.Squeezetheliquidfromthebread,discardtheliquid,andaddthebreadtothetofumixture.Usingyourhands,mixeverythingtogether.Youshouldhaveapliablebutnot-too-wetconsistency.Ifit’snotwetenough,addanotheregg.

3Formthemixtureinto16to20balls,notpackingthemtootightly.Whenalltheballsareformed,heatupalargeskilletovermedium-highheatandaddtheoil.Placethecornstarchinasmallbowl.Workinginbatchesofabout8ballseach(don’tcrowdthem),dredgeeachballlightlyinthecornstarchandfryuntilbrownonallsides,turningwhiletheycook,about6minutesperbatch.Transfertoaplatewhileyoufinishfryingtheremainingballs.

4Pouroffanddiscardallbut1tablespoonoil.Addthemarinarasaucetotheskilletandreturnalltheballstotheskillet.Bringtoaboilandlowertheheattomedium-low.

Coverandsimmerslowlyuntiltheballsarecookedthrough,about20minutes.ServesprinkledwiththeParmesan.

Thinkofthisrecipeasaguidepost,asuggestion,atechnique.Rememberthere’salwaysmorethanoneroutefromheretothere,sousewhateveringredientsstrikeyourfancy.Youcanapplythesameprinciplestocauliflower,spinach,snowpeas,orwhateverelseyoufeellikestir-frying.Juststartwithprecookedvegetables,andendwithsomethingfresh,likescallions.You’llwanttoservethisoverascoopofwhiterice,ortwoscoops.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

1pound(455g)broccoli,freshorfrozen,choppedintobite-sizepieces


2tablespoonshoisinsauce

1tablespoonsesameoil

1tablespooncornstarch

2tablespoonsChinesericewineordrysherry

2tablespoonscanolaoil

2mediumgarliccloves,crushedandminced

1tablespoongratedpeeledfreshginger,ormoretotaste

2largegarliccloves,verythinlysliced

1package(14ounces/400g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutinto½-inch(12-mm)cubes

3scallions,chopped

1handfulchoppedalmonds

Sriracha,forserving

Limewedges,forserving

1Ifyou’reusingfrozenbroccoli,thawanddrainit.Ifyou’reusingfresh,bringapotofsaltedwatertoaboilandcookthebroccolifor3minutes.Drainthoroughly.

2Inasmallbowl,stirtogetherthesoysauce,hoisinsauce,sesameoil,¼cup(60ml)water,cornstarch,andricewineorsherry.Setaside.

3Inawok(orinalargeskillet,whichisnotthesamethingbutifyou’reinapinchwillworkfairlywell),heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheatuntilshimmering.Addthemincedgarlicandthegingerandcookuntilfragrant,stirringconstantly,about1minute.Addthebroccoliandslicedgarlicandcook,stirringconstantly,forabout3minutes.Addthetofuandcookfor3minutesmore.

4Pourthesauceoverall,stirandcookfor1minute,thenremovethepanfromtheheat,stillstirring.Tossinthescal-lionsandalmonds.Servewithsrirachaandlimewedges.

ThisdishiskindaFrench-countrystyle.ExceptintheFrenchcountryside,they’dprobablydoitwithchickenorvealorsomething.Whichwouldbedelicious,buttofuisdelicious,too,andalotcheaperandbetterforyou(andbetterforthechickenandcow,too,ifthat’ssomethingyou’reworriedabout).Servewithsomesautéedspinachorkaleforaheartysupper.Serves2to4.INGREDIENTS

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andslicedinto4largeslabs

¼cup(60ml)Dijonmustard

1cup(240ml)redwine

¼cup(60ml)balsamicvinegar

1teaspoonherbesdeProvence

2tablespoonsfreshthyme

Saltandblackpepper

1Placethetofuinasinglelayerinashallowdish.Inasmallbowl,stirtogetherthemustard,wine,vinegar,andherbesdeProvenceandpouroverthetofu.Letsitfor1hour,turningonceortwice.

2Preheattheovento350°F(175°C)withtheovenrackinthemiddleposition.Linearimmedbakingsheetwithparchmentpaper.

3Removethetofufromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade,andplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Bake,turningonce,for1hour.

4Meanwhile,cookthereservedmarinadeinasmallsaucepanuntilitisreducedbyhalf.Whenthetofuisready,spoonthesauceoverthetop.Sprinklewiththethymeandseasonwithsaltandpepper.

NotthatI’deversuggestthattofucantastelikemeat,becauseitcan’t.Butthere’ssomethingaboutthegrill(andtheseared,charred,smokyflavorsthatitproduces)thatmakestofusatisfyasimilarcraving.Foodonafire—doesitgetanybetterthanthat?Grillon,grillers.

Summernightsweremadeforthiskindofsupper:anicechillybottleofrosé(orafewcoldbeers)andabigplatterofcolorfulkebabs.Makesureyousoaktheskewersinwaterforatleastanhourbeforeyoucook.Servethisinthebackyardifyouhaveone,orupontheroofifyoudon’t,withgrilledpitabreadandRedPepperTofuHummus(thispage)ifyoulike.INGREDIENTS

2tablespoonsdarkbrownsugar

½cup(120ml)ketchup

¼cup(60ml)soysauce

½cup(120ml)barbecuesauce

1teaspoongarlicpowder

1tablespoonminceddriedonion

2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar

1largeredbellpepper,seededandcutintochunks

1largegreenbellpepper,seededandcutintochunks

12to14largemushrooms

2mediumzucchini,cutinto½-inch(12-mm)rounds

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutinto1-inch(2.5-cm)cubes

Oliveoil,forgrilling

1Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherthebrownsugar,ketchup,soysauce,barbecuesauce,garlicpowder,onion,andvinegar.Pourintoa9-by-13-inch(23-by-33-cm)bakingdish.

2Skewertheredandgreenpeppers,mushrooms,zucchini,andtofupiecesonto12woodenskewersandsubmergeinthemarinade.Letsitatroomtemperaturefor1hour,turningoccasionallytomakesureeverythinggetsthoroughlycoated.

3Heatanoutdoorgrilltohigh.Crumpleupapapertowelandgrabitwithapairoftongs,dipintoasmallbowlofoil,andwipeoverthecookinggrate.Placetheskewersonthegrillandcookabout3minutesperside,12minutestotal,untilthevegetablesaresoftandthetofuisfirm.Serve.

Iknow,it’sacop-outtocalladishAsianwithoutgettingalittlemorespecific.Butthissupper-sizesaladtakescuesfromJapan,Thailand,Malaysia,China,Korea,and,mostofall,American-Asiancooking,andthatwouldbejusttoolongforarecipetitle.Thisisaprettyeasyweeknightdishtopulloff.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

½cup(120ml)soysauce

½cup(120ml)ricewinevinegar

2tablespoonshoney

Pinchofsalt

2tablespoonsgratedpeeledfreshginger

1teaspoonpreparedwasabiorhorseradish

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutintosticks1inch(2.5cm)thick

Oliveoil,forgrilling

1largeor2smallerheadsNapacabbage,shredded

1carrot,peeledandshredded

1cucumber,diced

1cup(100g)beansprouts

2teaspoonssesameoil

¼cup(40g)choppedpeanuts

1Inalargebowl,whisktogetherthesoysauce,vinegar,honey,salt,ginger,andwasabiorhorseradishuntilcombined.Dropinthetofuandstirtocoatevenly.Transfertothefridgeandmarinateatleast1hour,stirringeverynowandthen.

2Heatanoutdoorgrilltohigh.Crumpleupapapertowelandgrabitwithapairoftongs,dipintoasmallbowlofoil,andwipeoverthecookinggrate.Removethetofufromthemarinadeandreservethemarinade.Cookthetofuonallfoursidesuntilyouhavenicegrillmarks,about3minutesperside,12minutestotal.

3Putthecabbage,carrot,cucumber,andbeansproutsinalargebowlandtosswithallbut¼cup(60ml)ofthereservedmarinade.Addthesesameoilandtosstocoat.Dividethecabbagesaladevenlyamongfourplatesandlaythetofustripsoverthetop.Addthepeanuts.Drizzlewiththeremainingmarinade.Eatitup.

Mixupabigpitcherofmargaritasforsomethingtosiponwhileyoucookthismeal,thenserveitwithMexicanbeer.Thebestthingyoucandoforfajitasistofindreallyfreshtortillas.Callaroundinyourtowntoseeifthere’sarestaurantorMexicangrocerystorewheretheymakefreshones.There’snothinglikethem.Ifyoucan’tfindthem,warmthetortillasupbywrappingtheminfoilandstickingthemonacoolerpartofthegrillforafewminutes.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

Juiceof2limes

2tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce


1tablespoonchilipowder

1teaspoongroundcumin(optional)

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutintosticks1inch(2.5cm)thick

1greenbellpepper

1redbellpepper

2largeonions

Oliveoil,forgrillingandforbrushingvegetables

8fresh6-inch(15-cm)flourtortillas

2avocados,peeled,pitted,andcutintowedges

GratedCheddarorJackcheese,oracombination

Salsa,forserving

Freshcilantroleaves,forserving

1Inamediumbowl,stirtogetherthelimejuice,Worcestershiresauce,soysauce,chilipowder,andcumin,ifusing.Addthetofuandstirtocoat.Letsitfor1houratroomtemperature.

2Meanwhile,heatanoutdoorgrilltohigh.Cutthepeppersintoquarters,discardingthetopsandseeds.Cuttheonionsintorings.Crumpleupapapertowelandgrabitwithapairoftongs,dipintoasmallbowlofoil,andwipeoverthecookinggrate.Brushthepeppersandonionswithoilandgrill,turningoccasionally,untilcharredandsoft,15to20minutes.Setasidetocool.Roughlychop.

3Grillthetofuforabout4minutesperside,oruntilithasnicegrillmarksandisveryfirm.Setaside.

4Grillthetortillasuntillightlycharred.Fillthetortillaswiththevegetables,tofu,

avocados,cheese,salsa,andcilantroandchowdown.

Chimichurriisabeautifulgreen,savorysaucefromArgentinathat’sgreatwithsteaks,chicken,fish,or(inthiscase)tofu.It’sgreatonsandwiches,too.Servewithabigsaladontheside.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

2cups(80g)packedfreshflatparsleyleaves

½cup(20g)packedfreshcilantroleaves

2to3tablespoonscapers,drained

3anchovyfillets(optional)

3garliccloves,smashedandroughlychopped

1teaspoonredpepperflakes

½teaspoonsalt

¾cup(180ml)oliveoil,plusmoreforgrillingandforbrushingtofu

½cup(120ml)redwinevinegar

2packages(28ounces/795g)extra-firmtofu,drained,pressed,andcutlengthwiseinto2thicksliceseach

Pinchofchilipowder

1Putalltheingredientsexceptthetofuandchilipowderintoafoodprocessorandletitripuntilfullypureed.Youmayneedtoaddabitmoreoiltogetanicespoonableconsistency.Coverandtransfertothefridgeforatleast1hour.

2Meanwhile,heatanoutdoorgrilltohigh.Crumpleupapapertowelandgrabitwithapairoftongs,dipintoasmallbowlofoil,andwipeoverthecookinggrate.Lightlybrushbothsidesofthetofuwithoilandsprinkleabitofchilipowderontop.Grillthetofuuntilithasnicegrillmarksonit,about4minutesperside(flipcarefullywithtongsandaspatula).Servehotwiththesaucedrizzledover.

Icanimaginewhatyou’rethinking,youtofuhater:It’salreadybadenough,areyoureallygoingtoruindessert,too?TowhichIsay:Relax.I’mnottryingtoruinanything.Forgetthefactthattofuisrelativelyhealthful—itworksbeautifullyasabaseforpuddings,pies,andshakes.Justaddsugarand/orchocolateand/orcarameland/orbutterscotchand/or….Yougettheidea.

Bananacreampieisoneofthosecustard-basedpiesthatpeopleshouldmakemoreoftenbecauseit’ssodelicious.Buttheydon’t,becauseit’ssortofdeceptive:Youthinkit’sgoingtobesuper-easy,butafterallyourcustardmakingandcrustblind-baking,youendupwithareallyrunnypiethatseemsmorelikeaplateofpudding.Tastesfine,butdoesn’treallyhavethelookofapie.Theanswer?Tofu.Believeitornot.Itsetsupfirmandhappy.Makesone9-inch(23-cm)pie.INGREDIENTS

1cup(170g)whitechocolatechips

2tablespoonssoymilk

3bananas,2veryripeand1slightlyripe

1tablespoonlemonjuice

1teaspoonvanillaextract

¾cup(180ml)maplesyrup

Pinchofsalt


¾cup(170g)silkentofu

1prepared9-inch(23-cm)grahamcrackerpiecrust

2tablespoonsgranulatedsugar

1tablespoonbutter

Whippedcream,forserving

1Placethewhitechocolatebitsandsoymilkinaglassheat-proofpitcherandmicrowaveon50%powerfor20seconds.Stir,andmicrowaveanother15to30seconds,ifneeded,untilsmooth.Letcool10minutes.

2Placethe2veryripebananas,lemonjuice,vanilla,syrup,salt,andbothkindsoftofuintoablenderorfoodprocessor.Blendonmedium-highspeeduntilthoroughlycombinedandsmooth.Addthemeltedwhitechocolateandblendonhighspeedfor1minute.Scrapethemixtureintothepiecrustandchillintherefrigeratoruntilfirmlyset,atleast4hours.

3Slicetheremainingbananainto½-inch(12-mm)pieces.Tosswiththesugarinasmallbowl.Heatamediumskilletovermedium-highheatandmeltthebutteruntiljustfrothing.Addthebananaandcookuntilbrownandcrisponthebottom,about3minutes.Usingtongs,flipthebananaslicesandcookuntilbrownontheotherside.

4Arrangethebananaslicesontopofthepieandservewithwhippedcream.

It’snotcheesecake,butIcan’treallythinkofanyotherwaytodescribethisthing.Itlooksandactslikecheesecake.Sosueme.Youcanfindtofu“creamcheese”atthesupermarket,andthere’sprobablyarecipefor“cheesecake”ontherethatworksprettywell,butthestraight-upsilkentofuworksreallywell.Ifyouwantthissweeter,add2moretablespoonsofsugar.ButIdon’tthinkyouwill.Makesone9-inch(23-cm)cake.INGREDIENTS

1teaspooncornstarch

¼cup(60ml)plus2tablespoonssoymilk

¾cup(130g)butterscotchchips

2packages(24ounces/680g)silkentofu

½cup(100g)granulatedsugar

¼cup(55g)packedlightbrownsugar

Juiceof1lemon

1prepared9-inch(23-cm)grahamcrackerpiecrust

¼cup(60ml)jarredcaramelsauce

Coarseseasalt

1Preheattheovento300°F(150°C).

2Inalargeglassheatproofpitcher,stirtogetherthecornstarchand2tablespoonsofthesoymilkuntilthecornstarchisdissolved.Addthebutterscotchchipsandzapinthemicrowavefor15secondsat50%power.Stirand,ifnecessarytomeltcompletely,zapanother15to30seconds,stirringevery15seconds,untilsmooth.Setasidetocoolfor10minutes.

3Putthetofuinablender.Addthegranulatedandbrownsugars,theremaining¼cup(60ml)soymilk,andthelemonjuiceandblendonmedium-highuntilthoroughlycombined.Scrapeinthebutterscotchmixtureandblendonmediumuntilsmoothanduniformincolor.

4Pourintothepiecrustandbakefor20minutes.Coolonawirerackfor2hours,thenchillintherefrigeratorforatleast2hours.

5Warmupthecaramelsauceinthemicrowavefor15seconds,oruntilit’srunnyenoughtodrizzleoverthecheesecake.Sprinklesaltontopandserve.

Ifyoufeellikemakingyourownchocolatecookiecrust,goforit.Butthereareafewstore-boughtoptionsouttherethatdothetricknicely.Somepeoplelikechocolatepieservedwithwhippedcream,towhichIsay,knockyourselfout.Thisserves8,ifyou’rebeingjudicious.Makesone9-inch(23-cm)pie.INGREDIENTS

¼cup(60ml)vanilla-flavoredsoymilk,almondmilk,orregularwholemilk

1½cups(255g)semi-sweetchocolatechips

½cup(130g)creamypeanutbutter


¾cup(170g)silkentofu

3tablespoonslightcornsyrup


Pinchofsalt

1prepared9-inch(23-cm)chocolatecookiepiecrust

Whippedcream,forserving(optional)

1Putthemilkandchocolatechipsintoaglassheatproofpitcherandmicrowaveon50%powerfor30seconds.Giveitastirandmicrowaveanother15to45seconds,ifneeded,untilsmoothwhenstirred.(Keepaneyeonthisbecause,muchlikepeople,chocolategetsbitterandhorribleifitgetsburned.)Stirinthepeanutbutteruntilcombinedandletcoolabout10minutes,stirringonceortwice.

2Scrapethechocolatemixtureintoablender.Addbothkindsoftofu,thecornsyrup,vanilla,andsalt.Blendonlowspeeduntilincorporated,thenonmediumuntilsmoothandsilkylooking.

3Pourthetofumixtureintothepiecrustandchillintherefrigeratoruntilfirm,atleast4hours.Servewithwhippedcream,ifyoulikewhippedcream.

Thisshakebringsalltheboys(orgirls)totheyard.Ifyoudon’tgetthatreference,youareblessedwithextremeyouth.DoyourselfafavorandcallKelisuponYouTube.comandcrank“Milkshake”whileyou’rewhippingtogetherthistastylittlenumber.Ifyou’reupforsomeimprovisation,youcanmakethisintoamochashakebysubstitutingcoffeeicecreamandeliminatingthebanana.Oryoucanmakeacaramelshakebysubstitutingdulcedelecheicecreamandswappingoutthechocolatesyrupforcaramel.Andsoforth.Yougettheidea.Serves1.INGREDIENTS

1banana,slicedandfrozenfirm


1cup(240ml)verycoldvanillacoconutmilk

1cup(200g)chocolateicecream,soyicecream,riceicecream,gelato,orsorbet

3tablespoonschocolatesyrup

1Putthebananaandtofuinablenderandwhizonmediumspeeduntilsmooth.

2Addthemilk,icecream,andchocolatesyrupandblendonmediumspeeduntilfrothy.

3Placetheblenderpitcherintothefreezerfor15minutes,thenremoveandblendagainquickly.Serve.

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Nobodyeatspuddingpopsanymore,andthat’sashame.Theyaredelicious.Thisrecipemakesuptoadozen,dependingonthesizeofthepopmolds.Yes,you’llneedpopmoldsforthese.Or,youcouldusepapercupswithpopsticksstuckin,butpopmoldsarebetter.Makes6to12pops.INGREDIENTS

½cup(85g)semisweetchocolatechips

¼cup(50g)granulatedsugar

¼cup(60ml)lightcornsyrup


1Inaglassheatproofpitcher,zapthechocolateinthemicrowaveon50%powerfor15seconds.Giveitastirandzapagainfor15to30seconds,oruntilmelted.(Giveitastirevery15secondssoyoudon’tburnthechocolate.)Setasidetocoolfor10minutes.

2Putthesugar,cornsyrup,andtofuintoablender.Blendonlowspeeduntilcombined,thenonhighfor2minutesuntilthoroughlycombinedandthesugarhasdissolved.Addthemeltedchocolateandblenduntiljustcombined.

3Spoonintoyourpopmoldsandtapagainstthecountertoreleaseairbubbles.Topoff,addsticks,andfreezeuntilfrozen,atleast6hours.

Makethisatleastacoupleofhoursbeforeyouplantoeatit,oruptoadaybefore,togiveitachancetochillandtheflavorsachancetomeld.Havethiswhenyou’rewatchingWimbledon.Serves4.INGREDIENTS

1pint(300g)strawberries,washed,hulled,andchopped,plusmoreforserving(optional)

2tablespoonsgranulatedsugar


⅓cup(35g)confectioners’sugar


6smallgingersnaps,crushed

1Putthestrawberriesinamediumbowlandsprinklethegranulatedsugaroverthetop.Setasidefor20minutes.

2Meanwhile,putthetofuintoamediumbowlandcarefullystirintheconfectioners’sugar.Stirinthevanilla.Useahandmixertobeatthetofuwell,untilthesugarisfullyincorporatedandthetofuislightandairy.

3Foldinthestrawberriesandanyjuice,thenfoldinthecrushedgingersnaps.Chillforatleast2hoursorupto24hours.Garnishwithmorestrawberries,ifyoulike.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ThankstoHollyDolce,becausethiswholethingwasheridea.ThankstoLeslieStoker,becauseshematchmade.ThankstoSarahMassey,becausesheisONIT.ThankstocreativedirectorJohnGall,illustratorJoelHolland,andbookdesignerSebitMin,becausetheyaremadclever.ThankstomanagingeditorSallyKnappandproofreadersLisaAndruscavage,SarahScheffel,andDavidBlatty,becausetheyaresmarterthanme.Uh,smarterthanI.ThankstoDanMandel,becauseheknowsthings.Thankstotofu,becauseasitturnsout,itdoesn’tsuck.

INDEX

A


B

BananaChoco-CocoShake

Banana-MaplePie


BreadedTofuSticks

BroccoliandGarlicTofuStir-Fry

C

CaesarSalad,Tofu

“Cheesecake,”SaltedCaramelTofu

Chili,Tofu

Chimichurri,GrilledTofuwith

chocolate

Choco-CocoBananaShake

ChocolatePuddingPops


CurriedTofuSalad

F

FrenchOnionTofuDip

G

GreenGoddessDressing,Tofu

GrilledTofujitas

GrilledTofuKebabs

GrilledTofuSalad,Asian

GrilledTofuwithChimichurri

H

Hummus,RedPepperTofu

I


K

Kebabs,GrilledTofu

M

MacandCheese

Maple-BerrySmoothie

MochaccinoPeanutSmoothie

N

NoodleToss,Tofu

P


pies

Banana-MaplePie


R

RanchDressing,Tofu

RedPepperTofuHummus

RedWineandMustardTofuBake

S

Salads



CurriedTofuSalad


TofuCaesarSalad


SaltedCaramelTofu“Cheesecake”

Shake,Choco-CocoBanana

SloppyJoes,Tofu

smoothies

Maple-Berry

MochaccinoPeanut

Tropical

SmotheredTofuchiladas

soups


TofuChili

VeggieSoup


Stir-Fry,GarlicandBroccoliTofu


Sweet-and-SpicyTofuNuggets

sweets

SaltedCaramelTofu“Cheese-cake”


Seealsochocolate;pies

T

tofu

about

nutritionalvalue

preparationtips

typesandstorage

TofuBalls

Tofuchiladas,Smothered

Tofujitas,Grilled

Tofumole

TofuNoodleToss

TofuParm


TofuScramble

TofuSloppyJoes

TropicalSmoothie

V

VeggieSoup

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Illustrationscopyright©2015JoelHolland

Photographscopyright©SimonLee

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