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Tofu is low in fat, cholesterol-free, inexpensive and readily available, making it a healthy choice to include regularly in a vegetarian diet. Find out more about this incredible food and how to use it in your favorite dishes.

Getting to know tofu

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"Superb starchy stylings"

Sunday December 6, 2009
These potato patties reader Siddhi shared with me have elicited what can only be described as the single greatest recipe review in the entire history of recipe reviews. A guest reviewer and a "cohort" test "the hand of fate" against their "spindly limbs" to create "tiny patties of joy". What a fun read! The reviewer gave the recipe 4 out of 5 stars, but I give this review a full 5 out of 5. If you've tried some of the recipes on this site, I invite you to submit your own review, whether or not you're a budding comedian like this reviewer.

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Advice for vegetarian marine?

Wednesday December 2, 2009
A reader asked for advice for advice in the forum, but her question is a bit beyond my area of expertise, so I'm hoping someone else can jump in with some input. Rae's husband is a vegetarian marine who's hoping to make officer soon. Problem is, he's been filling up on too many vegetarian MRE's and is a bit over the weight limit. His fitness regime requires that he consume lots of calories, but he does want to commit to losing weight. Any extreme athletes or enlisted vegetarians have any advice for trying to lose weight while still undergoing a rigorous physical regime? Log in to the forum and let Rae know your advice!

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Got leftover Tofurky?

Saturday November 28, 2009
Other than vegetarian stuffing, leftovers are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. Do you have leftover Tofurky? Or maybe you're like a couple people I know who stock up on Tofurky when it's available so they can have it year round. In this case, you may have "plannedovers"! If you've got some leftover Tofurky from your vegetarian Thanksgiving feast, here's a few ways you can use it all up. Leftover cooked Tofurky roast will also keep well in the freezer, so you can thaw it out whenever you need it. Leftover Thanksgiving Tofurky also goes great in soups, sandwiches and casseroles, just like regular leftover turkey.

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Pumpkin Pie: 5 Ways

Thursday November 26, 2009
I'm a firm believer that vegan pumpkin pie made with tofu (pictured) is healthy enough to eat for breakfast. And I have done so, on more than one occasion. Whether or not you agree, try out one of these fabulous pumpkin pie recipes.
  • Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
  • Vegan Pumpkin Tofu Pie
  • Gluten-free Pumpkin Pie (with vegan option)
  • Another (Spicier!) Tofu Pumpkin Pie
  • Sugar-free and Low-Calorie Pumpkin Pie
  • See also: More Thanksgiving dessert ideas

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