Tofu is a blank slate for flavors and preparations, but the slightly gelatinous soy product also tends to inspire blankness in the mind of even creative chefs. Stir-frys aside, it can be difficult to figure out how to prepare it if you are not experienced with it. Fortunately, books like This Can't Be Tofu!: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would--and Love Every Bite are out there to hold your hand through the basic properties and varied preparations of the high-protein, vegetarian favorite. The book is written by Deborah Madison, who is well known for her other vegetarian books and the accessibly way in which she presents recipes for home chefs.
It starts out with an introduction to the types of tofu and basic things that you can do with it, as well as some instructions for draining, pressing and other prep that may need to be done before using the tofu in a recipe. The recipes themselves, which cover every meal from breakfast through to dessert, are creative and most are quick and simple. With 75 recipes to choose from, one is sure to be appealing, like Scrambled Tofu with Herbs and Cheese, Red Cabbage Salad with Peppered Tofu Crisps, Ice Coffee Frappe and Red Pepper and Miso Soup with Tofu and Black Sesame.
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