Tag: ingredient IQ

How to Peel a Kiwi + Kiwi Recipes to Try

In 1959, growers in New Zealand rebranded their Chinese gooseberry crops as “kiwifruit” for export to the United States. They named the…

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Mighty Millet: How to Cook the Super-Sustainable Whole Grain (and 8 Reasons You Should)

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (following in the footsteps of quinoa, which received…

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How to Use Radishes from Root to Leaf

Radishes are a springtime favorite. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of radish season, including what to expect…

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What Is Celeriac? Get to Know and Love the Homely Root Vegetable

Celeriac, aka celery root, may not be the prettiest vegetable on the produce display—but don’t be put off by its brown, knobby…

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A Cook’s Guide to Oats: How to Make Oat Milk, Oat Flour, and More

Rolled or steel-cut, ground into flour or blended into plant milk, oats are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and naturally gluten-free (with an…

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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,…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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