Slather this buttery spread onto toasted bagels, rye or pumpernickel bread, or crackers. Top with thinly sliced cucumbers or smoked salmon. Feel free to vary the recipe by, say, adding shredded fresh carrots, minced red onion or shallot, or thinly sliced green onion.

MAKES A GENEROUS 3/4 CUP

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup plain silken tofu (about half of a 14-ounce package), drained
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as chives, mint, basil, flat-leaf parsley, or cilantro, chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened soy milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh, strained lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 grinds black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all of the ingredients to a mini food processor.
2. Puree until smooth, about 40 seconds.
3. Make sure that all of the herbs have been chopped fine.