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How to Make Crispy Tofu: Five Methods Compared
Pan-seared, cornstarch-fried, baked, air-fried, or deep-fried: five ways to make crispy tofu, with times, temperatures, and what each is best for.
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How to Press Tofu (and When You Should Not Bother)
How to press tofu with a towel, a press, or the freezer, how long it takes, and which tofu types and dishes are better left unpressed.
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How to Build a Vegan Sauce Without a Recipe
A dependable ratio for creamy, herby, and savory vegan sauces.
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How to Keep Tofu From Sticking to the Pan
Dry tofu, a properly heated pan, and patient turning prevent most sticking.
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The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Beans on Toast: Elevating a British Staple
How to check canned baked beans, make better homemade beans in 20 minutes, choose the right toast, and take beans on toast in six new directions.
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The 15-Minute Vegan Bean Salad: A Formula You Can Riff On Forever
A simple ratio for a quick vegan bean salad: two cans of beans, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a sharp dressing. Plus six variations and storage tips.
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Cast Iron Cooking for Vegan Kitchens: Crispy Tofu, Charred Vegetables, and Care
How to heat, season, and cook in cast iron for plant-based food: crispy tofu, charred vegetables, smash potatoes, and what to avoid.
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How to Store Fresh Herbs So They Last Up to Two Weeks
Tender herbs go in water like flowers, hardy herbs in a damp towel. Here is the right storage method for each herb, plus freezing and drying.
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A Week of Easy Vegan Dinners From One Smart Sauce
Make one batch of miso-tahini sauce on Sunday and turn it into seven easy vegan dinners: bowls, noodles, pasta, tacos, sheet pans, and soup.