20 Tasty Tofu Recipes For Vegetarians and Meat Lovers Alike

Sonia Rao
Jun 01, 2014

Some people hate tofu, but we’re not entirely sure why. Yes, it tastes not the greatest right out of the wrapper, but if you dress it up, it’s gosh darn delicious. Not convinced? After looking through these 20 recipes, you’ll be ready to give it another try.

1. Maple-Glazed Tofu With Rice Noodles: We thought we’d start off with an Asian dish, since the cuisine probably uses tofu more than any other. What makes this dish unique is that the tofu is sweetened with a nice maple glaze. (via Jono +  Jules Do Food + Wine)

2. Tandoori Tofu Pizza: The classic cheese pizza? That’s out the window. Check out this spicy and tangy Indian-inspired pie. (via Veggieful)

3. Lemon Tofu Cheesecake Bites: Surprisingly, tofu is a great ingredient to use in desserts. The silky texture makes it a perfect addition to these creamy cheesecake bites. (via Yummy Addiction)

4. Laotian Tofu Lettuce Wraps: Lettuce wraps are an ingenious way to get rid of excess carbs in your diet. These in particular are even more healthy with the addition of protein-packed tofu. (via Vanilla + Spice)

5. Spaghetti With Turkey Tofu Meatballs: Who would’ve thought you could find an Italian dish with tofu in it?! We can’t wait to try this one out. (via Steamy Kitchen)

6. Blueberry, Banana and Tofu Smoothie: This smoothie is a great breakfast for those crazy hectic mornings before work. Not only does it have the fruity flavors of blueberry and banana, but it’s full of energy from the protein in the tofu. (via Vitasoy Australia)

7. Pan-Seared Tofu With Apples + Champagne Vinaigrette: Champagne vinaigrette? Oh you fancy, huh? (via Herbivoracious)

8. Black Rice Tofu Cakes: These little tofu cakes are the cutest. Just imagine how happy your dinner party guests would be eating these. (via Wholly Vegan)

9. Tofu + Chickpea Curry: Tofu is an absolutely awesome substitute for paneer. It has a lot less fat in it, but still holds the same amount of flavor. (via The Partial Ingredients)

10. Crispy Tofu Pasta Salad: This pasta salad is asking to be taken on a picnic at the beach. It’s the perfect excuse for a fun day out (not that you need an excuse!). (via The Realistic Nutritionist)

11. Blueberry Cheesecake Dip: Not into the whole cheesecake? Maybe you’d like this cheesecake dip, which would taste extremely delicious scooped onto some graham crackers. (via An Edible Mosaic)

12. Chipotle Tofu + Potato Burrito: Tofu and potato are a surprisingly tasty combination. The silky and soft texture of the tofu contrasts perfectly with the starchiness of a potato. All of this in a tortilla? Count us in. (via Spa Bettie)

13. Tofu Scramble: Incorporate tofu into your breakfast routine with this yummy tofu scramble recipe. You won’t regret it. (via Bon Appétit)

14. Mediterranean Nachos With Red Bell Pepper Hummus + Tofu Feta: Wait… you’re telling us that you can even make toppings for your nachos with tofu? We’re in heaven. (via Keepin’ It Kind)

15. Vegan Quinoa Sushi with Tofu Steaks: If you recently converted to veganism, you may be missing your monthly dose of sushi. Lucky for you, we’ve found the perfect solution. (via Divine Healthy Food)

16. Dark Chocolate Orange Tofu Mousse: Chocolate and citrus pair exceptionally well. The rich chocolatiness and the acidity of the orange create a perfectly balanced dessert. (via Sweet Foodie)

17. No-Fry Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Vietnamese spring rolls are awesome because all you have to do to make them is dip the wrapper in water and fill it up with ingredients! (via Keep on Bobbin’ Along)

18. Crispy Tofu Bites: Constantly looking for an easy snack? Make a ton of these tofu bites ahead of time and just stick them in your toaster oven when you want one. (via Life and Kitchen)

19. Vegan BBQ Tofu Burger: My goodness, we’re drooling. (via Vegan Miam)

20. Tofu Mushroom Miso Soup: And last but definitely not the least, a steaming hot cup o’ miso soup for when you’ve got the sniffles. Welcome to allergy season, everyone. (via Steamy Kitchen)

Do you love tofu as much as we do? Let us know in the comments below!

OMG, Max Just Confirmed 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Release Date — & It's So Soon

I've been anxiously awaiting news on The Last of Us season 2 release date ever since that crazy season 1 finale in March of 2023. ICYMI, Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) have returned to Jackson but unfortunately, all's not well that ends well, because Joel is hiding a huge secret — and it's totally shaken Ellie's trust in him. I love this reluctant duo so much and I'm already making plans to visit my best friend so we can watch (and rewatch) the premiere together.

Here's everything we know about The Last of Us season 2 release date, plus the new The Last of Us trailer.

'The Last of Us' season 2 trailer teases lots of terror.

We've already gotten our first look at Kaitlyn Dever's Abby (a character fans of the game love to hate), but this is the first time we've gotten to hear her — or see her Firefly pendant. We also catch a glimpse of Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) dancing during what appears to be an iconic game scene and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) helping defend Jackson from the infected.

While season 1 was full of earthy tones and tons of light vs. dark imagery, The Last of Us season 2 is already showing off a much more aggressive color palette with blacks and reds that underscore just how explosive things are this season (and judging by the flares, I mean that quite literally).

When can I watch The Last of Us season 2?

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Yes, The Last of Us season 2 release date is coming sooner rather than later, and the show will hit Max on April 13, 2025. We're still awaiting confirmation on whether we'll get all the episodes at once, but I'm guessing it'll be another weekly release schedule to bring us from the spring through the summer.

Who's in The Last of Us season 2?

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The Last of Us cast for season 2 includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Rutina Wesley as Maria, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, and Catherine O’Hara.

Is Last of Us season 2 coming?

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Yes, The Last of Us season 2 is on its way! The show was renewed in January of 2023 after the pilot aired. The game sequel opens five years after the events of the first game, and Joel and Ellie's relationship has splintered because of Joel's secret: his promise that Ellie's immunity couldn't be used for a cure is actually a lie — and he murdered an entire hospital of Firefly rebels to save her life.

When Ellie finds out Joel lied to her — and when a certain someone finds out Joel's responsible for the massacre — their worlds implode.

Bella Ramsey told Vanity Fair "it’s really a story about revenge and a continuation from the first season about the dangers of unconditional love."

Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal teased to Deadline that The Last of Us team “are always going to find ways to build on the incredible source material that they have, and surprise us with how they can use that material in a different format like a television show."

Check back here for the latest The Last of Us season 2 release date news! And read up on the other most-anticipated TV shows coming in 2025.

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Julia Roberts' New Thriller Is About To Be Your 2025 Obsession

What do The Bear, Mystic Pizza, and Marvel's Spider-Man: No Way Home have in common? Cast members Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts, and Andrew Garfield are all starring in a new thriller called After the Hunt from Challengers director Luca Guadagnino! I love each of these names individually, and this movie is my dream collaboration. I CANNOT wait to see how this story comes together. The flick is coming to theaters this fall and it's already one of my most-anticipated 2025 movies.

Here's everything we know about After the Hunt, starring Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts, and Andrew Garfield.

When is After the Hunt coming out?

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After the Hunt is coming to theaters on October 17. Since it's being released by Amazon MGM, we can expect the movie to hit Prime Video after its theatrical run.

What is After the Hunt about?

This new movie follows a college professor (Julia Roberts), who finds herself at a "crossroads" when a beloved student (Ayo Edebiri) makes an accusation against another professor (Andrew Garfield), and the secrecy of her own past is threatened.

“It’s not a movie about sexuality or love. It’s one of my very rare movies where I didn’t tackle that,” Luca said on WTF with Marc Maron. “It’s a very timely movie for where we are now. In terms of the society and the division in society and the extreme positions that we can have vis-a-vis an opinion in a way.”

“It’s about what happens in the milieu of academia between younger and older people and the idea of consent,” he continues. “I can tell you that it’s very loaded. I can tell you that the movie is very provocative, but not in a stupid way, but I would say in a very articulate way. It’s a great script from this first time writer, Nora Garrett.”

And the cast is as intrigued by the story as we are. “I’m very excited,” Ayo Edebiri told Deadline. “[Luca Guadagnino] is a visionary, I think. He cares so deeply about human beings and their relationship to each other. [The film] is sticky. It’s a complicated movie, but I feel so proud to be a part of it and excited to see it. I know that I’m biased, but me aside, everybody’s so amazing. I really was blown away, so I’m really excited.”

Who's in the After the Hunt cast?

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After the Hunt stars Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny.

Considering Julia Roberts plays a professor in Mona Lisa Smile (one of my favorite movies ever), she definitely has the authority and grace to knock this role out of the park.

Check out 25 Most-Anticipated New Movies You Don't Want To Miss In 2025 for even more.

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Blake Lively Just Revealed "Emotional" Toll Of Justin Baldoni Drama On Her Kids: "Traumatized"

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni aren't the only ones affected by their ongoing legal battle following the release of It Ends With Us. According to the actress' amended complaint, her four children (James, Inez, Betty, and Olin) are "traumatized" by the events of the last few months — and she herself “struggled to get out of bed” some days.

Here's how Blake Lively's family has been affected by her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Blake Lively's kids are "traumatized" by the Justin Baldoni drama.

According to Page Six (who obtained the court document), Blake Lively's "traumatized" kids have been “emotionally uprooted in ways that have substantially impacted their well-being.”

The complaint also claims Ryan Reynolds has “been affected mentally, physically and professionally by his wife’s and children’s pain," and that Blake herself has sometimes “struggled to get out of bed."

A People source already claimed she was "pretty surprised at the backlash and drama," which "felt out of control to her."

“She frequently chooses not to venture outside in public,” her complaint continues. “While she has fought to maintain her personal life and business interests, behind closed doors she has suffered from grief, fear, trauma and extreme anxiety.” And Blake and Ryan kept it pretty low-key until they made their reappearance at the SNL50 celebration.

Blake Lively told Brit + Co ahead of the movie's release that her family is "all over" the movie. (And her sister Robyn is actually in the movie, TBH).

"Motherhood influenced this — my own mother influenced this," she says. "I was lucky to be able to be involved in so many different aspects of movie, not just onscreen, on screen is the smallest amount of work that I did in this film to be honest. And I took the relationships with my mother and my sisters, or my children, and my feelings and I mean, it's all over this film."

"Moments we've had together, things we've said to each other," she continues. "And I think that's why I feel so proud and it, and it's so personal me."

And her amended complaint also features text messages about the alleged misconduct.

Blake Lively's amended complaint also features text messages she sent to a mutual friend she shares with Justin. In May 2023, she wrote, “I was gonna invite you to set tomorrow. These people. Whoa . . . It’s like HR nuts today," she says. "The both of them. I wasn’t expecting that turn. I mean it’s been present but today I came home and cried.”

"Keep your hormones to yourselves," she continues in another text. "This is not mine. I don’t want it. I don’t want you [sic] gaze or words or tongue or videos of your naked wife. Yeah. It’s shocking. Clowns.”

The publishing of these text messages came after Justin published his own amended complaint and timeline of events on his website — including a text hyping up Blake's postpartum body.

"I want you to know, you will look amazing. Anything you are insecure about we will talk through and get creative together and make you comfortable," he says in a text the month Blake gave birth to Olin. "I just don't want you to stress about your body. It's the last thing you need. As soon as I have a rough schedule that's even remotely accurate I'll share and I'll make sure the team keeps this in mind as well."

See the full timeline of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's legal battle for the latest news.

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