![Six small bowls of oil-free popcorn, each topped with a creative homemade topper, including sweet and savory toppings](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/2025/01/popcorn-pic.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
How to Make Delicious, Healthy Popcorn Without Butter or Oil
Popcorn has a well-earned reputation as one of the healthiest whole grain snacks—provided it’s not drenched in butter or doused with salt….
![A spread of ingredients and tools for Vietnamese hot pot, including a large pot of broth and an assortment of add-ins such as fresh mushrooms and greens and lotus root](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/2025/01/hot-pot-how-to-image.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
A Beginner’s Guide to Vietnamese Hot Pot
Hot pot, a beloved culinary tradition originating in China and celebrated across East and Southeast Asia, is more than just a meal—it’s…
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How (and Why) to Freeze Tofu
For tastier tofu that’s easier to work with, freezing is the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. Read on to learn…
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Jackfruitful’s Jackie Akerberg on Making Plant-Based Holiday Hosting Delicious, Inclusive, and Easy
Hosting a dinner party can be daunting—especially when the guest list includes a mix of plant-based and non-plant-based eaters. Enter Jackie Akerberg,…
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Vanilla Bean Powder vs. Paste vs. Extract: What’s the Difference?
Vanilla is a cornerstone of baking, but with so many options—extract, paste, powder, and whole pods—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Which one…
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The Healthiest Natural Sweeteners, Ranked, and How Best to Use Them
When it comes to natural sweeteners, there are a lot of tasty options to choose from. There is also a lot of…
![a few different easy dishes made with quinoa, including a lentil soup, quinoa-coated tempura, a grapefruit and quinoa salad, and tacos stuffed with a quinoa filling](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/2024/11/quinoa-easy-uses.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
What to Do With Leftover Quinoa: 5 Easy Meals
Quinoa achieved star status in the plant-based world for good reason: The ancient grain is packed with fiber, protein, and other nutrients….
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Why Poultry Seasoning Deserves a Spot in the Vegan Spice Rack
Vegans, don’t let the name scare you off: Poultry seasoning, the blend of herbs and spices that smells just like Thanksgiving, doesn’t…
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Why Delicata Squash Is a Fall Favorite—and How to Make the Most of It
Lusciously sweet delicata squash is one of autumn’s most prized farmers market finds. The striped, oblong gourd is named for its skin,…
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Why You Should Be Adding Apple Cider Vinegar to (Almost) Everything
What’s not to love about apple cider vinegar? The inexpensive, all-natural, fermented liquid is the unsung hero of so many recipes—even baked…
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Pamela Anderson’s Flower-Powered Tea Recipes for Every Mood
Editor’s Note: This excerpt is from I LOVE YOU, the debut cookbook by actor, bestselling author, and vegan activist Pamela Anderson. Featuring…
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Shroomami Dust—the Salt-Free Seasoning You Can Make at Home
A seasoning that’s salt-free, all natural, and pure umami? Yes, please! It all starts with shiitake mushroom powder, which you can make…