How to Make Infused Water: Our Favorite Flavor Combos
The world’s healthiest beverage is water, but you don’t always have to drink it plain. Infusing your water with fresh fruit, veggies,…
Tomatillos: The Mexican Produce Item That Should Be in Everyone’s Kitchen
Love the flavors of Mexican and Southwestern food? Time to add tomatillos to your weekly grocery list. The small, husked globes are…
Rediscover Barley, an Ultra-Versatile Ancient Grain
Barley is an ancient grain that’s overdue for a modern-day rebrand. After all, the tender kernels are just as tasty and versatile…
Passion Fruit Primer: How to Make and Use Passion Fruit Puree, Plus More Tips
Passion fruit goes by many names, including maracuyá in Spanish, maracujá in Portuguese, and lilikoi in Hawaiian. The award for best name,…
Prime Day 2024 Kitchen Deals for Healthy Home Cooks
Summer shoppers, rev your engines. Amazon Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 16, lasting through Wednesday, July 17, and early deals…
Healthy Indulgence: 5 Deliciously Simple Stuffed Date Recipes
Nutrient-dense dates are a staple ingredient in the whole-food, plant-based kitchen, bringing natural sweetness to everything from salads to grain bowls to…
How to Roast Peppers in an Air Fryer (Works for Chiles and Bell Peppers!)
Once you’ve roasted chile peppers and bell peppers in an air fryer, you may never go back to using the oven. The…
Everything You Need to Know About Lima Beans (aka Butter Beans)
When it comes to lima beans, lots of cooks have lots of questions. Are they the same as butter beans? What’s the…
The Dish on Dragon Fruit: How to Select, Store, and Eat the Tropical Treat
Spiky, vibrant-hued dragon fruit is gorgeously alluring—but also a little intimidating. How do you pick a good one? A ripe one? Is…
Attract Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators to Your Yard with These Expert Tips
What do bees, butterflies, bats, and beetles all have in common? They’re top-tier pollinators—and our global food system relies on them. “Close…
How to Make Brown Rice Onigiri: A Visual Guide
When I first encountered onigiri a few years ago, I immediately fell in love with the classic Japanese rice ball snacks. They…
Cook’s Guide to Fresh and Dried Apricots
Sunset-hued and packed with sun-kissed flavor, apricots are the first stone fruits to show up on summer produce stands (closely followed by…