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…
see articleMighty 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…
see articleHow 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…
see articleWhat 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…
see articleA 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…
see articleHow 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 articleTurmeric 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 articleIngredient 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 articleHow 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 article12 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 articleWhat 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 articleWhat 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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