Ingredient IQ: Butternut Squash
Editor’s Note: In January 2019, the Institute of Culinary Education launched the Natural Gourmet Center, a plant-centric and wellness-driven culinary arts program. We’ll be featuring…
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I’m Reversing Metabolic Syndrome on a Plant-Based Diet
As a young schoolteacher in the 1980s and early 1990s, I completed several Olympic-distance triathlons. I stopped competing in these events when…
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What Are Lentils and How to Cook Them
If there’s one dried legume you should always have on hand, it’s no-soak, quick-cooking lentils. Read on to find out why. What…
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Ingredient IQ: Lettuce
There are many varieties of lettuce out there, but most kinds that you’ll see in the grocery store fall into one of…
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Ingredient IQ: Artichokes
Underneath their prickly exterior, artichokes provide plenty of fiber (7 grams per medium artichoke) and more disease-thwarting antioxidant activity than any other…
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How to Make a Buddha Bowl
Here’s everything you need to know to prepare and enjoy a Buddha bowl. First off…just what is a Buddha bowl? Buddha bowl…
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How to Make the Best Vegan Pizza
Vegan pizza is nothing new: In Virgil’s Aeneid (written around 30 B.C.), weary travelers top “thin wheaten cakes” with fruits, veggies, and…
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Kale 101: What Is Kale and How Do You Cook It?
Kale is a versatile plant-based powerhouse. Here’s a practical guide to using the crinkly-leafed green in the kitchen. What’s the difference between…
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Emerald Hummus Dip with Fresh Herbs
A handful of spinach gives this flavorful spread a lovely bright green hue. Serve it as a dip with carrots, celery, toasted…
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Ingredient IQ: Squash Blossoms
Editor’s Note: In January 2019, the Institute of Culinary Education launched the Natural Gourmet Center, a plant-centric and wellness-driven culinary arts program. We’ll be featuring…
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The Ultimate Guide to Herbs and How to Pair Them with Produce
Love the flavor explosion that happens when you pair fresh basil with peak-season tomatoes? Then you’re sure to enjoy all the other…
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How to Order a Healthy Plant-Based Meal from Any Restaurant Menu
Editor’s Note: For more than four decades, Dr. Dean Ornish has directed revolutionary research proving that lifestyle changes can often reverse the…
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