2 Alarm Tofu Dip Food

HOT HONEY TOFU FOR TWO

Steps:

• Wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and place on top of a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Place a heavy pan on top of the tofu and let sit for 10 minutes to release as much moisture as possible. Unwrap the tofu and slice horizontally, like a bagel, so you have 2 even pieces.
• Meanwhile, stir together the breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a pie dish or shallow bowl. Set aside.
• Whisk together the shallots, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the honey, 1 teaspoon of the hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Add the arugula and endive and toss to evenly coat. Set aside.
• Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons honey, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Press the tofu into the breadcrumb mixture and coat all sides. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Flip the tofu with a metal spatula and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to serving plates, drizzle with the hot honey, season with salt and serve with the salad.

MISO-SCALLION TOFU DIP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced scallions (pale parts only; reserve the dark parts for topping) and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add one 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) and 3 tablespoons miso paste and cook, stirring, until coated, 2 to 3 minutes; season with pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in 4 teaspoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon superfine sugar; cook until glazed. Puree the bean mixture in a food processor with one 14-ounce package soft tofu (drained) and 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar. Chill before serving. Top with the reserved scallion greens and sesame seeds.

2-ALARM CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef in a Dutch oven; drain.
• Add tomato sauce, 2 cups water, paprika, cumin, onion flakes, garlic salt, chili powder, and ground red pepper.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Dissolve 2 tablespoons masa into 1/4 cup hot water to make a thick, but flowable mixture.
• Add masa mixture to chili.
• Cover and simmer another 15-20 minutes.