Evil Week: Trick Your Family Into Eating Lots of Tofu
Tofu isn’t the enemy, your family is. This jiggly soybean beauty has gotten more popular and enjoyed more acceptance in the last decade, but there are still some misguided family…
The Best Way to Freeze and Reheat Rice
Like most carbs, rice freezes extremely well. When stored correctly and reheated with care, it’s as if you just steamed a fresh batch in a fraction of the time. But…
Make Perfectly Fudgey Fudge Pops With Silken Tofu
For years, I’ve shied away from making popsicles. They tend to come out just a little too icy. Yet, of all things–not cream, not yogurt, not anything dairy-based–tofu saved the…
You Should Cook Your Oatmeal in Tea
A bowl of hot oatmeal is a solid start to the day that can keep you feeling satisfied for hours, but there’s no denying that oats are vulnerable to blandness.…
Tofu Freaking Rules
We need to talk about tofu. As Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger mania sweeps the globe, the OG vegan protein is getting left behind—and I, for one, hate to see…
You Already Have What You Need to Slice Meat Extra Thin
Meat isn’t always the easiest thing to slice. It’s made up of soft muscle fibers and a good deal of slippery fat, and sometimes liquids seep out onto the cutting…
Spicy Cold Tofu Is Your Go-to Quick Summer Dish
Spicy cold tofu may very well be the quickest recipe I know. I’ve made myself numb to the “prep time” and “cook time” I see at the tops of most…
Turn Your Overcooked Steak Into Something Better
Steak ain’t cheap. For me, it’s a splurge purchase, even when I buy the budget cuts. These high-end proteins are a treat, which is why you’re struck with a special…
Use Black Tea to Hide Scratches on Your Hardwood Floor
Photo: Stokkete (Shutterstock) Black tea is a tasty, uplifting beverage, but it also has other uses around the house. If you’ve got hardwood flooring, you can put together a large…
Two Ways to Make Umeboshi, the Pickled Plum You’ll Want to Add to Everything
There are two reasons to make umeboshi, the sour pickled plums that mellow out the longer you keep them. There’s the plums themselves, but you’ll also be rewarded with umeshu,…