What Are Leeks? How to Clean, Cut, and Cook Them
Leeks straddle the line between aromatic and fresh vegetables, with the seasoning qualities of “the gourmet’s onion” (a well-earned nickname) and the…
Your Guide to Fall Fruits and Vegetables That Are in Season Now
The harvest season lives up to its name with all the wonderful produce on offer once the weather turns cool. Read on…
Healthy Pasta Taste Test: We Tried a Dozen Different Brands to Find the Best
If you love twirling your fork into a saucy bowl of spaghetti but want to avoid refined white flour, then it’s time…
Flaxseeds 101: How (and Why) to Use Them in Cooking and Baking
Cruise through any natural foods market and you’ll find flaxseeds have become a popular addition to everything from breakfast cereals to pet…
Healthy Cooking Skills Every Vegan Should Know
Gain skills and confidence in the kitchen with these healthy-cooking how-to’s for whole-food, plant-based home cooks. HOW TO SAUTÉ, BAKE, AND ROAST…
How to Deal with Freezer Burn and Other Frozen-Food Pitfalls
Freezer burn is a catch-all term for the unpleasant changes in appearance, taste, and texture of frozen foods. Read on for tips…
How to Cook the Perfect Pot of Brown Rice Every Time
Brown rice has been a staple food in diets worldwide for over 5,000 years—and for good reason. The whole grain is packed…
Ratatouille Reimagined: 8 Ways to Enjoy Leftovers of the Classic French Dish
Ratatouille, the beloved Provençal dish enjoyed by both countryside farmers and cosmopolitan elites, calls for simmering a blend of Mediterranean herbs and…
How to Make Quick Homemade Jam (No Canning Needed!)
Store-bought jams are often loaded with added sugar, and canning your own can take a lot of time, equipment, and effort. But…
What Is Agar, and How Do You Use It?
Ever since a 17th-century Japanese innkeeper discovered some leftover seaweed soup had gelled overnight (or so the legend goes), agar has been…
Ingredient IQ: How to Cook with Quinoa
Here’s everything you need to know about using the ancient grain quinoa in a modern-day kitchen, from different varieties to best ways…
Do You Need a High-Speed Blender? (Plus Shopping and Blending Tips)
Smoothie aficionados and nice cream enthusiasts swear by them, but are high speed blenders really necessary for most plant-based home cooks? After…