If you're looking to get into tofu, but are worried about its bad reputation for being bland, boring, and inaccessible—we've got you. One of our editors likens it to fresh dairy products, similar to ricotta, cottage cheese, or even butter. Whatever you think of it, all it needs is a little coaxing (we’ve got the tips and tricks here) to turn into a protein that can stand up to the most meaty of options. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or vegan looking for creative ideas or are just trying to eat less meat and are looking for alternatives, we’ve got a recipe here for you. Check out our 27 best tofu recipes for ideas—they make it easy to eat meatless every day of the week.Let’s start with the basics. If you’ve never cooked tofu before, it can be a little intimidating. Check out our baked tofu or tofu stir-fry recipes for an in-depth analysis of best practices (including whether to press your tofu or not) and some surprising hacks for making your tofu the best it can be (sneak previe...
