Sure, pesto is a classic pasta sauce, but did you know it also makes a great salad dressing? Bursting with fresh basil, homemade pesto is a special summer treat that can be whipped up in a food processor. Combine it with grilled tofu, sweet new potatoes and juicy cherry tomatoes and you've got yourself a refreshing meal that highlights some of the best offerings of the season.
Read MoreRhubarb Sweet and Sour Tofu
If you're a fan of rhubarb, you likely look forward to rhubarb season with cravings for pie, cake and crumble. Although rhubarb makes wonderful desserts, its savory applications are often overlooked. Rhubarb can actually be used in any context where a little tartness is needed. Here, we'll add it to a Chinese classic: sweet and sour sauce.
Read MoreLemon Pepper Tofu
If you're a fan of the lemon pepper flavor combination, you're in luck. This simple dinner, made with fresh lemon pepper seasoning, will brighten up your weeknights. Tofu is baked in its own savory marinade and covered in a crunchy, zesty topping.
Read MoreBroccoli Lover's Pizza
A while ago, I was listening to a radio show in which a couple of accomplished chefs were being interviewed about what they like to cook for the holidays. The conversation turned to vegetables, and one of the chefs essentially remarked, "It's hard to eat fresh, local vegetables because they don't grow in the winter, so I just eat a lot of citrus fruit."
Read MoreAgave Glazed Golden Stir Fry With Tofu
It took me years to learn how to make a decent stir fry, and even now the ones I cook come nowhere near the quality of those made at my favorite Chinese restaurant. It truly is an art, and many people end up overcooking everything into a mushy, soggy mess.
Read MoreTofu Scramble Ranchero
A popular Tex-Mex breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, means "Rancher's Eggs" and typically consists of tortillas covered in fried eggs and spicy tomato sauce, sometimes with beans. My veganized version of this recipe turns the eggs into a yummy, protein-filled tofu scramble that is perfect for waking up and getting energized in the morning. It also makes a great breakfast-for-dinner.
Read MoreTofu Yakisoba
Most people who know me know that I prefer spicy food with bold flavors, and that's the kind of food I tend to cook. This recipe is an exception.
Read MoreEggless Salad
Okay, yes, it's been done before. Everyone knows that replacing the egg in egg salad with tofu is one of the easiest vegan things you can do in the kitchen. But is it worth it? What I mean is, does it taste good? Good enough to remind you of sunny picnics and squirrels and hitting your sibling in the head with a frisbee "on accident"? Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.
Read MoreDeep Dish Pizza with Spinach and Mushrooms
I have always been a huge fan of deep dish pizza, even before I went vegan and before I moved to the Midwest. I'm deep dish to the core, which is why you better believe this pie rocks.
Read MoreThai Green Curry With Kermit Eggplants
The aptly named kermit eggplant is a farmer's market favorite that's delicious and fun to cook with. One of its best applications is Thai green curry. Thai curries are notorious for requiring long lists of ingredients, but if you're willing to use a prepared curry paste, it turns out it's actually pretty easy being green!
Read MoreTofu Tacos With Mango Salsa
Although I won't claim this recipe tastes like fish tacos, all the important elements are there. Crispy veggies, savory protein, spicy salsa and cool, creamy dressing have made this dish a regular summer staple for us.
Read MoreSesame Tofu
Sweet and sticky sesame sauce is one of my all-time favorite (American style) Chinese food incarnations, but I’m not comfortable ordering it in restaurants because it often contains chicken stock. Luckily, sesame tofu is pretty easy to make at home.
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