Name: Teriyaki Tofu Triangles
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or a good pinch of ground ginger; 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce, optional; One 16-ounce tub extra-firm tofu; 1 or 2 scallions, thinly sliced, optional

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Teriyaki Tofu TrianglesCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

Transforming tofu into crisp, teriyaki-flavored triangles is a simple thing to do, yet the fun shape gives it immediate appeal. These go quickly, so for more servings, simply double the recipe for both the tofu and marinade, and cook in batches.

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