Tag: ingredient IQ
A Plant-Based Cook’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…
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Asparagus 101: Varieties, Cooking Methods, Recipes, and More
Asparagus have been a sought-after delicacy since ancient times. Thick or thin, vibrant green or creamy white, these healthful harbingers of spring…
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Polenta 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…
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It’s Grapefruit Season! Here’s How to Pick ‘Em and Recipes to Try
Sunny yellow, pale pink, or ruby red, grapefruit offers a full spectrum of citrus flavor and is a good source of fiber…
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Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for Cooking with Brussels Sprouts
Although Brussels sprouts are available pretty much all year round, the fall and winter months are when they’re at their best. Read…
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Tempeh 101: What Is Tempeh and How Do You Cook It?
Tempeh is a soybean-based food that originated centuries ago in Indonesia. It’s popular among plant-based eaters, as its texture makes it a…
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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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Ingredient IQ: Pumpkin
From porch decorations to pie fillings, pumpkins rule the fall produce landscape. Here’s how to pick, prep, and cook the gorgeous gourds…
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Ingredient IQ: Figs
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….
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Ingredient IQ: Corn
Fresh corn needs no introduction. Kids love it. Cookouts wouldn’t be the same without it. And the sweet, crunchy kernels add oomph…
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Ingredient IQ: Eggplant
Eggplant is part of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family of vegetables, which also includes potatoes, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The most common…
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Ingredient IQ: Tofu
For thousands of years, tofu has been a plant-based staple in Asian cuisines. Here’s everything you need to know to confidently cook…
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