From sleek, silken tofu with delicate toppings to piping-hot fried satchels in a robust sauce, tofu provides a versatile canvas for the intricate flavors and textures that Asian and vegetarian cooks have long enjoyed. America has embraced tofu as a healthy, affordable ingredient. And while it has been welcomed into sophisticated mainstream dining, tofu is often hidden in Western guises and in limited applications. In her third intrepid cookbook, celebrated food writer and teacher ANDREA NGUYEN aims to elevate this time-honored staple to a new place of prominence on every table. Asian Tofu’s nearly 100 recipes explore authentic,ancient fare and modern twists that capture the culinary spirit of East, Southeast, and South Asia. There are spectacular favorites from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and India, as well as delicious dishes from Taipei, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and New York. Andrea demystifies tofu and interprets traditional Asian cuisine for cooks, sharing compelling personal stories and dispatches from some of the world’s best tofu artisans along the way. For those who want to take their skills to the next level, the tofu tutorial clearly outlines tofu-making technique, encouraging readers to experiment with the unparalleled flavors of homemade varieties. But time-pressed cooks needn’t fear: while a few recipes, such as Silken Tofu and Seasoned Soy Milk Hot Pot, are truly best with homemade tofu, most are terrific with store-bought products. Some traditional dishes combine tofu with meat in brilliant partnerships, such as Spicy Tofu with Beef and Sichuan Peppercorn and Tofu with Kimchi and Pork Belly, but this collection is predominantly vegetarian and vegan, including the pristinely flavored Spiced Tofu and Coconut in Banana Leaf and vibrant Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Salad. And innovations such as Okara Doughnuts reveal tofu’s more playful side. For health- and eco-conscious eaters and home chefs who are inspired to make the journey from bean to curd, Asian Tofu is the perfect guide.

This comprehensive cookbook presents the limitless, multi-cuisine possibilities of tofu in a wide range of delectable, plant-based recipes. Featuring a robust collection of more than 170 recipes from all over the world, Tofu makes the case for the ingredient as a culinary “blank page” much like white rice or pasta—and a boon for flavor and culinary techniques of all types. Using spices, condiments, sauces, and herbs, these recipes reveal how tofu can be an inexhaustible source of culinary diversity. Spanning Japanese-style Grilled Tofu with Miso to Lemongrass Tofu from Vietnam; Tofu a la Bolognese from Italy to Spicy Tofu with Peanuts from China; this informative cookbook and guide offers a multicultural road map to creating delicious plant-based meals. Along with the enticing array of recipes, this collection features one hundred full-color photographs, prep and cook time tips, diet designations, and a handy reference to the different types and uses of tofu—making it a definitive volume for all skill levels.

It's been the super food of the East for at least two millennia, and it's finally made a name for itself here. No matter what dish it's added to--from soups to desserts--tofu makes the meal healthier and better. On its own, this soft, white beancurd has virtually no taste, but it has a remarkable ability to "drink up' the flavors and seasonings it's marinated in. Plus, tofu comes in different textures, so it's a perfect substitute for meat, fish, cheese, or eggs. You've probably heard of its almost miraculous ability to lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, and according to the newest research, Alzheimer's, but you may not have known how to prepare it. This comprehensive, all-vegetarian tofu cookbook celebrates tofu's versatility 350 ways, with easy-to-follow recipes that will expand your horizons and tickle your tastebuds: Tofruitty smoothies, Tofu huevos rancheros, banana bread, mock tuna salad, tofu "crab" cakes, tropical cheesecake escape, and even pecan pie!

Never tasteless and definitely not just for vegetarians, this cookbook celebrates tofu and will revolutionize the way we cook with it. Nutrient dense and a good source of protein and amino acids, tofu is also a valuable source of iron, calcium, manganese and phosphorus. Incredibly healthy and versatile, it has enjoyed a central place on dinner tables across Asia for centuries, but in the West has become synonymous with a bland meat-alternative. Tofu Tasty is full of inspiring dishes for cooking with different textures of tofu, including silken, dried, fermented, and crispy. With guidance on how to store, press, and make your own tofu, it’s time to make tofu center stage—a dish in its own right.

From the executive editor at America’s Test Kitchen, thirty-five healthy, appetizing recipes that will turn you into a tofu lover. People hate tofu. And it's hard to argue with tofu hatred, at least at first glance. It's ugly, it's spongy, and it doesn't really look like food—you might ask, "What's the point?" The point is that it's a clean, healthful, powerful, plant-based protein that provides all kinds of nutrients without a lot of calories or carbohydrates and pretty much no cholesterol. In other words, it's kind of a perfect food. And The I Hate Tofu Cookbook proves this. With thirty-five delicious and satisfying recipes—from Sweet-and-Spicy Tofu Nuggets and Tofu Caesar Salad to Tofu Sloppy Joes, Grilled Tofu Kebabs, and Chocolate Pudding Pops—you will come to love it. We promise. Tucker Shaw is executive editor at America’s Test Kitchen. A former arts editor and restaurant critic at the Denver Post, Shaw covered entertainment, style, culture, books, food, and more. His previous books include Gentlemen, Start Your Ovens and Everything I Ate.

Appetizers, dips, and spreads; Salads and vegetables; Brunch and breads. Pizza and sandwiches; Soups and Stews; Main dishes; Pastas and grains; Desserts.

The Aloha Tofu Cookbook will prove to you that tofu can be so much more than the white cubes floating in miso soup; it can be tossed in a hearty salad, stuffed with ginger and pork, or blended and frozen to make ice cream. In addition to the sixty recipes, which are presented in English and Japanese and accompanied by mouth-watering color photos, there are instructions for draining excess water from tofu, making dashi, and ensuring that cooking oil is the right temperature for deep-frying. Because tofu can be prepared so many different ways baked, grilled, saut ed, deep-fried, or even eaten raw its culinary possibilities are virtually limitless. Adventurous eaters might try the natto spaghetti; those craving a savory soup will love the yosenabe, and kids and adults