Vegan kombu dashi broth in a pot of water, with chopsticks lifting the dashi out of the pot
How To

Kombu 101: The Seaweed Secret Behind Japan’s Most Delicious Dishes

If there’s one sea vegetable you should always have on hand, it’s kombu, the dried strips of kelp that are an essential…

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two stainless steel pans - on the left, one is caked in burnt food and grease - on the right is a perfectly clean stainless steel pan without anything sticking to it
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The Cooking Hack That Makes Stainless Steel Pans Work Like Nonstick

Ask any chef or home cook who uses stainless steel pans, and they’ll tell you they wouldn’t sauté, sear, braise, or stir-fry…

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Wellness

Why I Tell All My Heart Patients to Try Meditation

In Brief As a physician specializing in heart health, I often meet patients with cardiovascular disease who are also grappling with chronic…

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roasted honeynut squash in a casserole dish, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and pepitas
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Honeynut: How a Star Chef and a Plant Breeder Made the Perfect Squash for Roasting

In Brief What do you get when a scientist and a star chef collaborate on a new variety of butternut squash? Honeynut:…

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soba noodles on a gray plate
How To

Why You Should Always Have Soba Noodles in Your Pantry

In Brief If the pasta selection in your pantry doesn’t already include a package or two of soba noodles, it’s time to…

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Young woman wearing a yellow shirt looking at phone and texting in kitchen while holding a mug
How To

How to Get More Science-Backed Plant-Based Goodness in Your Google Results

Want to see more science-backed, plant-based content in your Google results? Add Forks Over Knives to your Preferred Sources on Google! Earlier…

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A pile of fresh or steamed edamame in a woven bamboo tray
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Edamame: How to Buy, Store, and Cook the Beloved Green Soybean

In Brief Mention edamame and most people’s first thought is the whole, steamed pods that are so much fun to eat in…

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Three slices of grilled veggie steaks, one cauliflower, one cabbage, one cauliflower, drizzled with sauce
How To

Veggie Steaks That Steal the Show: Easy How-To and 11 Flavor-Packed Recipes

There’s nothing like taking a bite of a thick, tender, juicy steak—a veggie steak, that is. And there’s nothing easier than roasting…

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Brown bowl filled with cocoa powder shot on rustic table. Beside the bowl is a sieve also with cocoa powder.
How To

Cocoa vs. Cacao vs. Dutch-Processed: What’s the Difference—and Does It Matter?

If you’ve ever paused mid-recipe wondering, “Can I use cocoa powder instead of cacao?” or “What even is Dutch-processed cocoa?”, you’re not…

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How To

Meet Shiso, the Japanese Herb That Tastes Like Summer

If you love the bright, bold flavors of basil, mint, and cilantro, chances are you’ll be smitten with shiso, an aromatic herb…

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Shopping

Our Favorite Nonstick Kitchen Tools for Easy Oil-Free Cooking

Eating whole-food, plant-based means cutting out as many ultraprocessed foods as possible—including oil. Despite popular claims that some oils, such as olive…

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Kala namak (Black Himalayan salt) in bowl with wooden spoon on pale pink background
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Why Vegan Cooks Swear by Kala Namak (aka Black Salt) for Adding Eggy Flavor Without Eggs

Most vegan egg replacements of yore did a good job mimicking eggs’ look and consistency but lacked the rich umami flavor that…

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