Broiled Tofu with Miso Glaze and Asparagus

Try as I might, I will never tire of in-season asparagus. But I do try to switch things up to make sure things stay interesting in the kitchen. One of my favorite variations is to pair the green stalks with white miso.

Tofu Dengaku (Japanese Miso-Brushed Tofu)

Dengaku is a Japanese method in which a miso-laden sauce is brushed onto various grilled foods,

Spicy Griddled Tofu "Steaks"

This "tieban dofu," or griddled tofu steak, using Xinjiang spices like cumin and chili. It's tasty, healthy, and vegan! But the good news with this dish is that it has so much great flavor, you’ll never feel deprived.

Citrus-Marinated Tofu with Onions and Peppers

[Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger] Adapted from Bon Appétit....

Black Pepper Tofu

Crisp-pillowy tofu and a deeply pungent and spicy sauce.

Pan-Fried Tofu with Soy Dipping Sauce

This pan-fried tofu is a really easy way to make tofu. By pan-frying it, you get a nice, slightly crispy texture on it and then dip it in this awesome sauce.

Grilled Lemongrass- and Coriander-Marinated Vegan Tofu Banh Mi

Crispy tofu is marinated and stuffed into a Vietnamese-style sandwich. The trick is a low and slow cooking method and a double coating of the flavorful marinade.

Sesame Crusted Tofu Steaks

Here's a tofu recipe you'll actually WANT to make - Sesame Crusted Tofu Steaks! Crispy sesame crust with Teriyaki Sauce. Quick and easy!

Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts with Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms

Mixed with marinated tofu and drenched in a sweet and spicy sauce, this Brussels sprouts recipe from Plenty (one of our 10 favorite cookbooks of 2011) makes for an addictive vegetarian meal that I can't wait to make again.

Mapo Tofu (Mince & Tofu in Spicy Sauce)

Mapo Tofu - the Japanese version of a classic Sichuan dish with a lot less oil but just as much flavour, made with readily available ingredients. A flavour explosions in a bowl, only 340 calories per serving!