The Best of VegCooking: Perfect Tofu

Amy is out this week, but that doesn't mean that the mouthwatering recipes on the blog will stop. We'll be featuring a "best of" series for the next week, highlighting some of the VegCooking blog's most popular posts from the...

Posted by Amy on September 22, 2009 9:49 PM

Spicy Tofu Taco Salads

Mexican restaurants are full of vegan options these days, but eating out isn't always friendly on the wallet. When trying to stick to a budget, why not whip up a fiesta in your kitchen instead? Spicy Tofu Taco Salads If...

Posted by Amy on August 4, 2009 8:14 PM

Kung Pao Tofu

Most of the Chinese meals that I make at home consist of pairing pan-fried tofu with veggies and soy sauce. They're definitely not what I'd call adventurous. But I decided to go out on a limb last night by making...

Posted by Amy on May 27, 2009 3:48 PM

Coconut Curry Soup

A popular recipe in my house is for a coconut curry soup that is loaded with vegetables and "perfect tofu." I usually prepare this dish once a week during colder months because it's both easy and comforting. Coconut Curry Soup...

Posted by Amy on April 15, 2009 3:14 PM

Cheap Eats: Tofu-Ricotta Pasta

I promise that I'm not obsessed with tofu, it's just that when you're trying to eat on the cheap, tofu is a great protein option. This weekend, I purchased some 19-oz. packages of tofu (4 servings) for only $1.19 each...

Posted by Amy on April 1, 2009 2:28 PM

Perfect Tofu

Tofu might seem unfamiliar to many new vegetarians and nonvegetarians, but the good news is that when properly prepared, tofu can be delicious. And by "properly," I mean cooking the tofu my favorite way—pan-frying it until it's golden and chewy....

Posted by Amy on March 31, 2009 6:07 PM

Herbed Lemon Tofu

Remember yesterday, when I said that most of my meals last weekend contained herbs and lemon? I wasn't kidding. In addition to the Garlic-Lemon Asparagus that I featured yesterday, I also chowed down on Garlic-Parsley Mashed Potatoes and Herbed Lemon...

Posted by Amy on March 3, 2009 10:43 PM

Cheap Vegan Eats: BBQ Tofu Sandwich

Everyone is on the lookout for ways to pinch pennies right now, and one option is to choose low-cost and healthy vegan sandwiches. Many vegan staples, such as tofu, are high in nutrition and low in cost, and they make...

Posted by Amy on February 18, 2009 4:30 PM

Tofu Scramble

For many years, I was petrified of one very common vegetarian dish—tofu scramble. After trying it a few times, I thought they were all destined to be plates of overly mushy and underseasoned…well…just mashed tofu. Tofu Scramble After finally trying...

Posted by Amy on February 11, 2009 6:29 AM

Wasabi Pea-Encrusted Tofu

Adding a crust to a marinated piece of tofu is one of the easiest and fastest ways to take your meal from bland to grand. And it's not just because of the taste or presentation; the word "encrusted" alone can...

Posted by Amy on August 2, 2008 10:29 AM

Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Many Asian dishes come served with a side of rice or noodles, and those rice and noodles often come with a healthy dose of calories. One serving isn't bad at all, but if you're like me, you can't eat just...

Posted by Amy on July 16, 2008 5:54 PM

Vegetarian Sushi

I know this recipe looks long, but it really doesn't contain that many ingredients, nor is it all that difficult. Sushi recipes just require a bit of instruction for newbies before they, too, can be rolling up a storm. The...

Posted by Amy on April 24, 2008 4:41 PM

Grilled Tofu With Blackened Seasoning

Last week I kicked off grilling season with an almost daily use of my new little grill, and this week I've definitely kept up the pace. It's only Thursday, and the grill has already been used three times. I'm pretty...

Posted by Amy on April 10, 2008 11:55 AM