Table of Contents

Introduction: Yeah, I know. Tofu's gross I won't fight you on that. But let me make a few small points 4

What is TOFU, Anyway?: It sounds weirder than it is 7

Shopping and Storage: For first-timers, shopping is the hardest step, Get over it 8

Prepping TOFU: Click here for one crazy trick for mind-blowing tofu 11

A Few TOFU Tricks: Here are three bonus-round techniques for getting even more out of tofu 13

Boring But Important: It's alt about nutrition. Short version: Tofu's pretty good for you 14

Chapter 1 Morning, Sunshine!: Quick breakfasts to get you going 16

Tofu Scramble

Tropical Smoothie

Maple-Berry Smoothie

Mochaccino Peanut Smoothie

Chapter 2 Munchies: Snacks to tide you over-or soak up the booze 22

Tofumole

Breaded Tofu Sticks

French Onion Tofu Dip

Sweet-and-Spicy Tofu Nuggets

Red Pepper Tofu Hummus

Chapter 3 Nooners: Soups and salads for midday meals 34

Veggie Soup

Spicy Spinach, Lemon, and Tofu Soup

Tofu Chili

Tofu Salad (Kinda Like Egg Salad)

Curried Tofu Salad

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Tofu Green Goddess Dressing

Iceberg Wedge with Tofu Ranch Dressing

Tofu Caesar Salad

Chapter 4 Marquee Acts: Main dishes, starring tofu 52

Tofu Sloppy Joes

Tofu Noodle Toss

Smothered Tofuchiladas

Mac and Cheese

Tofu Parm

Tofu Balls

Garlic and Broccoli Tofu Stir-Fry

Red Wine and Mustard Tofu Bake

Chapter 5 Fire It Up!: Recipes for outdoor grilling 70

Grilled Tofu Kebabs

Asian Grilled Tofu Salad

Grilled Tofujitas

Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri

Chapter 6 Sweet Treats: Dessert time. (Don't panic.) 80

Banana-Maple Tofu Pie

Salted Caramel Tofu "Cheesecake"

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Tofu Pie

Choco-Coco Banana Shake

Chocolate Pudding Pops

Strawberry-Gingersnap To-Fool

Acknowledgments 94

Index 95