Ranging from silken and creamy to firm and chewy, tofu comes in many forms and is prized around the world for its versatility In this recipe, which is adapted from the “Superiority Burger Cookbook” (W.W Norton & Company, 2018) by chef Brooks Headley, extra-firm tofu is pressed, marinated, breaded and fried, to make the “tofu-fried tofu” sandwich at Superiority Burger, his popular vegetarian restaurant in New York City

This creamy spread is just like foie gras mousse—rich and velvety, perfect for serving with toast points, nuts, sweet preserves, and fresh and dried fruit—but it has no animal products whatsoever. You could call it vegan foie gras; you could call it faux gras; or you can just call it a vegan cheese spread. No matter which way you slice it, there’s no debate or argument here, there’s just nuts and umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, miso, and tomato paste, tweaked with some modernist shenanigans (gellan!) to create something that’s every bit as delicious as tasty things made with fatty duck livers, for a fraction of the cost. This vegan riff on foie gras mousse is decadently rich and velvety, perfect on toast points and topped with jam. We blended pump cashews to replicate the creamy texture, and amped up the umami with miso, mushrooms, tomato paste, and aromatic spices. This affordable, non-controversial appetizer will impress all your guests at your next holiday party. #plantbasedfoiegras #foiegras #vegan #veganfoiegras Recipe: Imfoiessible Pâté (Vegan Foie Gras Mousse): https://chfstps.co/49n5FrY Ingredients: Where to buy Low-Acyl Gellan Gum F: https://modernistpantry.com/products/gellan-gum-f-low-acyl-gellan-gum.html?acc=3 Where to buy High-Acyl Gellan Gum LT100: https://modernistpantry.com/products/gellan-gum-lt100-high-acyl-gellan-gum.html?acc=3 Equipment: Buy a Breville Super Q™ Blender: https://breville.oie8.net/aneXZb Buy a high-precision digital scale: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012LOQUQ?tag=chefsteps02-20 Buy a digital instant-read thermometer: https://www.thermoworks.com/thermapen-one/?tw=CHEFSTEPS Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/chefsteps https://www.facebook.com/Chefsteps ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: https://www.chefsteps.com/

Buttery avocados brightened with lime make for smooth, creamy, dairy-free ice cream.

The wonderful thing about saag paneer—the Indian staple of greens and fresh cheese in a creamy sauce—is that, in my experience, it's almost universally loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. But what if we wanted to make a completely dairy-free version, so that vegetarians, meat-eaters, and vegans can all enjoy a meal together? This recipe recruits the power of cauliflower, a variety of greens, and marinated tofu to do just that.