close

Before You Go!

Get new recipes, health-focused articles, and special offers direct to your inbox each week.

How about more time, money and energy this year? TRY FORKS MEAL PLANNER FREE FOR 14 DAYS START YOUR FREE TRIAL
no credit card required

Tag: ingredient IQ

Six heads of garlic on a blue background with cloves beside them
How To

How to Roast Garlic, Plus More Ways to Get the Best Garlicky Flavor

There’s nothing quite like garlic in the kitchen. Its segmented bulb sets it apart from other members of the allium family (onions,…

see article
A table with an array of turmeric on it, including a wooden bowl of dried ground turmeric, with a scoop next to it filled with more dried turmeric, and a knob of fresh turmeric root and some fresh turmeric slices
How To

Turmeric 101: What It Tastes Like and How to Cook With It

There’s lots to love about turmeric, from the spice’s saffron-yellow color to its flavor-enhancing properties and potential health benefits. Read on for…

see article
ingredient iq tofu
How To

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…

see article
pomegranates
How To

How to Cut and Seed Pomegranate, Plus Tips for Using It

Pomegranate is a deep crimson-colored fruit that comes into season in the depth of autumn and is generally available through January. In…

see article
mushroom varieties - eight different mushroom varieties laid on a table
How To

12 Types of Mushrooms and How to Use Them

With their meaty texture and mouthwatering flavor, mushrooms are a plant-based cook’s best friend—and we have the recipes to prove it!  Here’s…

see article
Wild rice in a bag and scoop on a wooden table
How To

What Is Wild Rice, and How Do You Cook It?

Wild rice comes from the seed of an aquatic grass plant, the grains of which are harvested as wild rice. It is…

see article
close up shot of sliced leeks on a cutting board beside whole leeks, with a knife to the side
How To

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…

see article
Ground and whole flaxseeds on a wooden table
How To

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…

see article
Brown ceramic saucepan full of cooked brown rice, with a wooden spoon nestled beneath the rice
How To

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…

see article
Agar agar flakes next to vegan panna cotta on a blue table
How To

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…

see article
Mixed Quinoa Spoons Wooden Kitchen Table Top View
How To

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…

see article
Sliced zucchini on a cutting board with whole zucchini and squash blossoms off to the side at an angle
How To

Everything You Need to Know About Zucchini

Zucchini is an ultra-versatile vegetable. Read on for everything you need to know about the beloved summer bumper crop, including how to…

see article
13Shares