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Rutabagas taste like golden potatoes with attitude. Mashed with a bit of nutritional yeast, they make an excellent stand-in for polenta and create a creamy, comforting base for Italian-seasoned cauliflower and chickpeas. A simple tomato and spinach sauce ties everything together and adds a light tang to all the earthy flavors. Be sure not to […]

This eclectic dish puts an adventurous twist on traditional Thai flavors. Each plate starts with a base of warm mashed sweet potatoes that offer delicious contrast to the cool, crunchy salad piled on top. Shredded cabbage, two types of rice, and a medley of fresh herbs are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette to create a […]

Steaming eggplant before sautéing it helps preserve its bold purple hue, giving this dish a gorgeous pop of color that will wow any crowd. Toss the vibrant veggie with hearty potato wedges for extra substance, and coat the combo in a savory Chinese-inspired sauce featuring fermented black soybeans and tongue-tingling Sichuan pepper flakes. Fermented black […]

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 […]

Are potatoes dangerous? Do potatoes cause diabetes? You might think so if you followed the headlines. In 2006, the media was full of reports making these claims, some of which are still being made today. All of this attention was based on the results of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.1 The […]

This tasty no-knead bread can be baked as a traditional boule (ball shape)—or shaped with a well in the center to create a bread bowl for your favorite dip (see tip, below). A blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours hits the sweet spot between wholesome and tender, and cooked potato keeps every slice of […]

Looking for easy pantry recipes without a long list of specialty ingredients? We hear you. This collection of tasty, tried-and-true plant-based recipes is built around simple staples—think canned beans and tomatoes, whole grains and pasta, frozen vegetables, basic seasonings, and a handful of crisper-drawer essentials like carrots and bell peppers. Every pantry looks a little […]

Sweet, juicy, and often overlooked, pears are a quiet superstar of the fruit world. While they’re at their peak in fall, many varieties are available much of the year. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, a medium pear also delivers 6 grams of fiber—about the same as 10 prunes—making these humble fruits true nutritional powerhouses. […]

Not just for Grandma, the humble beet is a seriously versatile and exciting ingredient in any healthy cook’s kitchen. Vibrant and sweet, beets offer a satisfying crunch when raw and become sweet when cooked. Steamed, boiled, or baked are common ways to cook them. Tossed into a salad, roasted in a hearty breakfast hash, or […]

Calling all mushroom lovers! If biting into tender, earthy, umami-rich mushrooms is your idea of heaven, you’ll love this collection of vegan mushroom recipes. From white button mushrooms to giant portobellos, mushrooms are a handy ingredient for the plant-based cook. Risotto, sauces, soups, stews, taco fillings, pasta, and beyond, there are endless tasty ways to […]

Waffles for dinner? You bet! Topped with black beans and a homemade vegan nacho cheese sauce, these waffled potatoes provide a fun, easy-to-customize dinner. This recipe calls for baked and cooled russet potatoes, which you can prepare earlier in the day or up to two days in advance. Roughly chop one of the potatoes and […]

There’s nothing like a side of mashed veggies to round out a menu. The success of this vibrant mash lies in roasting the veggies first, intensifying their flavors. Red kuri squash has a mild, chestnut-like flavor and a rich, velvety texture when cooked, which makes it great for mashing. Yellow beets and shallots add extra […]