How To
-
How ToSee articleChickpeas 101: Everything to Know About the Lovable Legume
If there’s one bean to keep on hand in your kitchen, it’s chickpeas. Rich in fiber and B vitamins, the round, nubbly beans are so versatile that even their cooking liquid (aquafaba) can be used as an ingredient in recipes. Read on for prep tips, recipe ideas, and information on chickpeas in all their forms. […] -
How ToSee articleUp Your Strawberry Savvy: Selection Tips, Storage Hacks, and Recipes to Try
Prime strawberry season is upon us! Here’s everything you need to know about the candy-sweet jewels of spring and summer, including tips for selecting, storing, and preserving them, as well as recipes to try. Are Strawberries a Fruit? A single strawberry isn’t just one fruit; it’s actually composed of many, many fruits—about 200 of them. […] -
How ToSee articleA Beginner’s Guide to Potatoes
Everything you need to know about one of the best-loved, most versatile foods in the world: potatoes. With potato selection and storage tips, basic cooking methods, blueprint recipes, and a rundown of which varieties are best for what, this guide has got you covered. Are Potatoes Vegetables? In the field or garden, a potato is […] -
How ToSee article6 Benefits of Meal Prepping
Meal prepping and planning may sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. It can be as easy as thinking ahead and sketching out what you want to eat for the next several days before making a grocery list. Or it can be as structured as spending a weekend afternoon prepping and portioning out single […] -
How ToSee articleA Complete Guide to Composting for Beginners
When I started living a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle a few years back, I was shocked by the sheer volume of produce scraps I trashed as I carved melons, seeded bell peppers, and peeled butternut squash. Then, while I was visiting my best friend over the holidays, she told me she had recently started composting. My […] -
How ToSee articleAsparagus 101: How to Prepare Asparagus and Tips for Cooking and Using It
Asparagus have been a sought-after delicacy since ancient times. Thick or thin, vibrant green or creamy white, these healthful harbingers of spring have a lot to offer. Read on for our tips on selecting and preparing asparagus, as well as plant-based recipes to try. When Is Asparagus in Season? Asparagus spears are actually the young […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Use Food as a Cultural Gateway for Children
Raising a plant-based family opens up an exciting world of abundance: Abundant flavors, foods, and nutrients come with the territory of eating this way. The world over, there are rich traditions of plant-predominant dishes that can be a delicious gateway to learn about the diverse world around us. Children can especially benefit from trying these […] -
How ToSee articleIn-Season Produce: Your Guide to Spring Vegetables and Fruits
What cook hasn’t yearned for the fresh flavor of spring’s first asparagus or peas, or the juicy sweetness of locally grown strawberries? They’re just two of the luscious produce items that make their yearly debut when the weather first begins to warm up. Read on for a full list of fruits and vegetables in season […] -
How ToSee articleSpring Clean Your Fridge in 4 Steps
We’ve all been there. After spending time and money buying fruits, veggies, and other healthy foods, you haphazardly toss everything into the fridge, where it goes bad before it gets eaten. Don’t fret. Here’s a four-step plan to organize your fridge and get you on the road to cooking healthy meals—all while reducing food waste. […] -
How ToSee articleWhole Grain Guide Plus Cooking Tips
Whole grains are the foundation of a whole food, plant-based diet. Read on for a list of whole grains (including gluten-free options), recipes to try them in, and cook times and water ratios for reference. What Are Whole Grains? Whole grains is a category that includes all types of seeds and grains in their purest, […] -
How ToSee articlePolenta 101: How to Cook Polenta, with Recipes
Polenta is perhaps best known as a northern Italian dish, but it is also a staple in the cuisines of neighboring countries like Switzerland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia, and a favorite side dish in Argentina. And it’s a boon to plant-based cooks the world over. Here’s everything you need to know to cook with this […] -
How ToSee article8 Great Things to Cook in Your Slow Cooker, Plus Recipes
Ever since Crock-Pot came out with the very first set-it-and-forget-it appliance in 1970, electric slow cookers have been kitchen mainstays for busy cooks. These days, slow cookers come in many different shapes, sizes, and forms—rice cookers and multi-cookers like the Instant Pot come equipped with slow-cook functions—but the method remains the same: cooking food in […]
HEALTHY EATING SHOULDN'T BE A HASSLE
Discover over 500 whole-food, plant-based recipes from 50 leading chefs, updated weekly.