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Recipes, Sweet · May 7, 2025

Vegan Ice Cream Base

This plant-based ice cream base has the same satisfying creaminess and a texture that holds up in the freezer. If you just want the base recipe you’re welcome to skip to the bottom, my R&D notes are included for the…

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Savory · October 28, 2024

Tofu Skin, Celtuce, and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

This Chinese cold appetizer is quick to execute while delivering big on flavor and nutrition. Tofu skin lends protein while celtuce and wood ear mushroom provide fiber and micronutrients. Sichuan peppercorn oil ties the dish together with its signature tingle….

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Savory · March 6, 2024

2 Minute Marinated Cold Tofu

This two-minute tofu recipe is high protein and easy to make, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. No knives, no tools, and no heat required— simply assemble this tofu dish directly on the final plate.

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1 tin sardines in olive oil
2 ounces dry pasta
1 cup snap peas, bias cut
1 stalk celery, bias cut
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
kosher salt
handful celery leaves, chopped

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. 

2. In a large bowl, prepare an ice bath with equal parts ice and water. Add the snap peas and celery to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath to cool.

3. Rinse the shallots in the ice bath then drain to reduce their spicy bite. 

4. Drain the oil from the tin of sardines into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and dijon mustard. Season to taste with kosher salt.
 
5. Add the sardines from the tin, cooked pasta, drained snap peas, celery, shallot, and celery leaves. Toss to evenly coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt if desired.
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Matcha whipped tofu and raspberry toast with @onem Matcha whipped tofu and raspberry toast with @onemightymill stone-milled bread #ad

1 cup raspberries
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons matcha
1/4 cup hot water
8 ounces firm tofu
3 tablespoons honey
Toasted @onemightymill stone-milled whole wheat bread
 
1. Toss the raspberries and sugar in a bowl. Set aside to macerate for 5 minutes.

2. Whisk the matcha and hot water until no lumps remains.

3. In a blender, process the matcha mixture, firm tofu, and honey together until silky smooth.

4. Generously spread the matcha whipped tofu onto a piece of toast and top with the raspberries and their juices.
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