Synopses & Reviews
Inexpensive, high in protein, rich in vitamins, iron, and calcium, low in fat, and free of cholesterol and lactose, tofu is truly a superfood. But some people shy away from the soy wonder because of its pallid appearance and seeming blandnessand#151;thinking something so healthy could never taste good. That's where Tofu Mania comes inand#151;it makes cooking with tofu fun and tasty for everyone by showing readers how to incorporate it into their favorite dishes. Unlike tofu cookbooks that call for unfamiliar and hard-to-find ingredients, Tofu Mania adds tofu to such familiar dishes as macaroni and cheese, pizza, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake, brownies, and even whipped creamand#151;without sacrificing great taste or texture. The 120 easy-to-prepare recipes cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as beverages, appetizers, dips, salads, and desserts.
About the Author
Brita Housez, long devoted to healthy cooking, began to search for a way to cook with tofu in the 1990s in order to help her partner reduce his high cholesterol. She lives in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.