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Wondering What to Substitute for Eggs in Baking? Try These 8 Easy Swaps

Eggs play several roles in baking, from binding and adding moisture to creating lift and texture. Fortunately, a variety of plant-based ingredients…

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Sweet, Chewy, and Nutrient-Packed: A Deep Dive into Dates

Lusciously chewy and caramel-sweet, dates definitely live up to their reputation as “nature’s candy.” But beyond just being a delicious snack, dates…

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Why New Potatoes Are a Springtime Must-Have—Plus a Crispy Recipe to Try

If you’ve ever bitten into a perfectly tender, slightly sweet, and ultra-creamy potato, there’s a good chance it was a new potato….

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A woman hands another woman a CSA (community-supported agriculture) box full of fresh produce
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What Is Community-Supported Agriculture? How to Join a CSA

The first time I heard about community-supported agriculture (CSA) was the year after I transitioned to eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. I’d…

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How to Cook Soy Curls, a Surprisingly Healthy Meat Alternative

When I first heard about soy curls, I assumed they were ultra-processed like so many other meat substitutes. I finally read the…

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Mirepoix 101: The Flavor-Boosting Trio Every Cook Should Know

Ready to embrace the chef’s secret to extra-delicious recipes? Say hello to mirepoix, a calibrated blend of chopped onions, carrots, and celery….

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Six small bowls of oil-free popcorn, each topped with a creative homemade topper, including sweet and savory toppings
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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….

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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
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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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Two photos side by side, on the left is a plant-based vegan holiday dinner party spread by Jackie Akerberg; on the right is a headshot of Jackie in her kitchen
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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…

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