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Pad thai -

Pad thai is a favorite take out dish around the world. It consists of stir fried noodles with vegetables and your choice of protein. Tofu goes perfectly instead of chicken or pork.

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General Tso's Tofu -

This classic takeout dish works amazingly well with tofu. Pan fry the cubes of tofu tossed in cornstarch and then cover in the traditional sauce made of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce.

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Spicy orange tofu -

This sweet and sour sauce made of orange juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, and sugar is zesty and delicious. It's a quick fix for a weeknight dinner.

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Simple tofu stir fry -

Most people think of Asian stir fry dishes when they think of tofu. That's because they're delicious! A simple recipe uses firm tofu fried in hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Add whatever vegetables take your fancy.

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Tikka masala -

Paneer is a common ingredient in vegetarian Indian dishes. Tofu works just as well in a spicy curry. 

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Miso soup - Miso soup is a classic Japanese side dish. The miso is packed with vitamins and minerals! It's traditionally served with chopped spring onions and cubes of tofu. In Japan, it's even eaten for breakfast.

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Butternut squash soup -

Hearty vegetable soups are the best part of winter, but it's hard to get that thick creamy texture without adding cream. Try blending your soup with silken tofu instead to get the right consistency, and an added boost of protein!

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Korean kimchi stew -

This classic Korean dish is a winter staple. Known as kimchi-jiggae, it consists of a spicy broth loaded with kimchi, vegetables, and slices of tofu. Serve hot and steaming with rice!

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Bibimbap -

Bibimbap is another Korean classic. It's a rice bowl loaded with toppings like fried carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, and, in this case, fried tofu. Drizzle with sesame oil and add a spoonful of spicy red pepper paste to serve.

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Vietnamese spring rolls -

Vietnamese spring rolls are incredibly easy and fun to make at home! You can find the rice paper wraps in most supermarkets. Just dip them in water and add whatever fillings you like. Marinated tofu, shredded carrots, pickled vegetables, and cilantro are a great mix.

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Tofu banh mi -

Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich, usually consisting of meat and pickled vegetables served on French bread. Try swapping out the meat for marinated or crispy fried tofu.

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Veggie gyosas -

You can make hearty, flavorful dumplings without any meat! Crush firm tofu and fry with a mixture of vegetables, soy sauce, and any other seasonings that appeal to you.

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Sesame tofu sticks -

This crunchy snack is full of flavor from the roasted sesame seeds. Marinade the tofu in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Then dip your tofu in flour, egg, and finally sesame seeds. These bake well to become crispy and delicious!

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Vegetarian tacos -

Tofu doesn't just work great in Asian cuisine. Crush firm tofu and fry it up with black beans, peppers, and Mexican spices to make a vegetarian taco filling.

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Vegetarian spaghetti bolognese -

Similarly, crushed tofu is a great substitute for ground meat in a classic bolognese. It picks up the flavors of the sauce and the texture really works!

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Tofu scramble -

If you don't eat eggs but miss a hot savory breakfast, try tofu scramble! Crush cubes of tofu with a fork until it resembles scrambled egg. Fry it with salt, pepper, turmeric, and any other seasonings you like.

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Breakfast burrito -

This tofu scramble can also be used to make an amazing vegetarian breakfast burrito. Add avocado, salsa, and black beans for a filling and tasty breakfast.

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BBQ tofu burger -

Marinade slices of extra firm tofu in barbecue sauce for a few hours and throw them on the grill! You can even use a cookie cutter to make them into patties. 

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Spinach and tofu crepes -

This French-inspired vegetarian dish makes for an impressive lunch. Fill crepes with a combination of spinach and blended tofu. It'll seem just like ricotta cheese.

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Crispy tofu bites -

Try out these crispy tofu bites as a vegetarian replacement for chicken nuggets. Simply batter your tofu and fry it in oil! For something a little more creative, add panko crumbs and cajun spices.

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Spinach and 'ricotta' stuffed shells -

Blend firm tofu and cashews to replace the ricotta in this classic Italian dish.

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Barbecue tofu -

Barbecues don't have to be boring for vegetarians! Marinade some tofu and stick it on the grill with skewered vegetables and halloumi cheese.

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Spinach dip -

This decadent dip is the perfect party snack. This guilt-free version doesn't require any cheese or mayo, just blend soft tofu and raw cashews to replace them.

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Tofu pancakes -

Silken tofu is the secret weapon to create thick, fluffy pancakes that are dairy-free and vegan.

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Chocolate mousse -

Silken tofu has the perfect creamy texture for chocolate pudding or mousse. A simple three-ingredient version includes tofu blended with melted dark chocolate and maple syrup.

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Smoothies -

Once again, it's silken tofu to the rescue. Whether you're vegan or not, adding silken tofu to your smoothies adds plenty of protein and makes it more filling. It also gives a smooth creamy texture and the taste is undetectable.

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Peanut butter cup pie -

This amazing pie recipe blends silken tofu with peanut butter and sugar for a rich and delicious filling. Cover with melted dark chocolate for the full Reese's Peanut Butter Cups effect!

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Chocolate cheesecake -

This decadent cheesecake uses silken tofu instead of cream cheese. Simply blend it with melted dark chocolate, vanilla extract, and some maple syrup. Add coconut whipped cream and berries if you're going full vegan on this one!

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Layered raspberry cheesecake -

These cute individual desserts are easy to make. Blend tofu, coconut cream, sugar, and vanilla essence for the cheesecake part. Layer with crushed biscuit and blended raspberries.

See also: The best recipes for a meat-free BBQ

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