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In this recipe, ponzu sauce—a tangy soy sauce with citrus—makes tofu shine. It combines with pistachios and mayonnaise in an unexpected, creamy, delicious way.

This pecan cake is hit with zucchini and a hearty dose of cream cheese frosting.

If you're using a glass or metal pie dish instead of a deep-dish ceramic pie plate, be sure to keep an eye on the pie. It may cook more quickly. Baking the pie on the bottom rack of the oven ensures a crisp bottom crust.