Vietnamese Rice Noodle Bowl with Tofu – Bun Dau Hu
byInspired by Mike’s bún gà nướng sả and, as always, by his trip to Vietnam, I decided one night to try my hand at a…
Tofu
Japanese Small Plates in an Intimate Setting at Zenkichi
byShrimp and corn tempura stuffed with camembert cheese. A surprising combination that somehow works. Zenkichi doesn’t exactly have a dining room. Instead, the dimly…
Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry
byA nice batch of our homemade teriyaki sauce is always great to have in the fridge, ready to be deployed for a quick weeknight…
Sliced Fish with Spicy Sauce Soup at Old Sichuan
by“Sliced Fish with Spicy Sauce Soup” at Old Sichuan on Bayard Street is one of the most intimidating dishes I’ve ever had placed in…
Ma Po Tofu
byAfter returning from my trip to Lao Sze Chuan in Chicago, I was determined to start cooking Szechuan food at home. Szechuan cuisine has big…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Chicago
byGiordano’s Pizza, Chicago-Style Hot Dog at Al’s Beef, Spanakopita at Artopolis and Mapo Tofu at Lao Sze Chuan This is the first part of our Beyond…
Vegetarian Chili with Tofu
bySpring is finally here and with the return of fresh produce and vegetables to our city’s farmers markets, now’s a good time to modify…
Miso Soup and Dashi
byWhen my wife figured out that she could make miso soup at home, I think she must have made it twice a week for…