Book excerpt: This comprehensive cookbook presents the limitless, multi-cuisine possibilities of tofu in a wide range of delectable, plant-based recipes. Featuring a robust collection of more than 170 recipes from all over the world, Tofu makes the case for the ingredient as a culinary “blank page” much like white rice or pasta—and a boon for flavor and culinary techniques of all types. Using spices, condiments, sauces, and herbs, these recipes reveal how tofu can be an inexhaustible source of culinary diversity. Spanning Japanese-style Grilled Tofu with Miso to Lemongrass Tofu from Vietnam; Tofu a la Bolognese from Italy to Spicy Tofu with Peanuts from China; this informative cookbook and guide offers a multicultural road map to creating delicious plant-based meals. Along with the enticing array of recipes, this collection features one hundred full-color photographs, prep and cook time tips, diet designations, and a handy reference to the different types and uses of tofu—making it a definitive volume for all skill levels.