Strawberry Spinach Salad

The Best Ways to Store Strawberries

Have more strawberries than you know what to do with? Find out how to store them the right way so they last a few weeks to six months and beyond.

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Dried and Fresh Dates: A Comprehensive Guide

Dried and fresh dates are a tasty and nutritious snack and a versatile item to have in your vegan pantry. Find out everything you never knew about this super-sweet and highly useful fruit.

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How to Ripen Avocados Fast

Need a ripe avocado this instant? In this post, we’ll show you how to ripen avocados fast and how to soften them for recipes in less than five minutes.

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Meal Planning Made Simple

Trying to eat healthy on a busy schedule? Meal planning can help. Learn how to get the most from meal planning and get a sneak peek at our new meal-planning subscription service.

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How Best to Skin (Peel) and Cut Ginger

Ginger isn’t as hard to prepare as you might think. With our easy hack, you can peel and cut, slice, dice, or mince fresh ginger in no time at all.

Affordable vegan meal prep containers filled with quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, and greens.

Is Being Vegan Expensive?

As food prices skyrocket, many want to save money wherever they can. This has plenty of consumers wondering, is being vegan expensive? We have that answer and our best money-saving grocery tips, here.

How to quickly ripen bananas

How to Ripen Bananas Quickly

Find out how to ripen bananas quickly (in less than 2 minutes!) for baking and get some tips for ripening stubborn green bananas so they’re ready to eat sooner.

Dry Chickpeas in a measuring cup.

How to Cook Chickpeas

Cooking chickpeas at home can help you bypass the cans, save money, and get a tastier product. Read on for how to cook chickpeas using the stove, pressure cooker, and slow cooker.

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Homemade Vegan Powdered Sugar

Like refined sugar, powdered sugar is rarely vegan, which is problematic if you follow a plant-based lifestyle. Luckily it’s super simple to make vegan powdered sugar at home. We’ll show you how right here.

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20 Must-Have Staples for a Vegan Pantry

Getting started on your vegan journey requires having the right tools at your disposal. Here, we’ll give you the low down on all the must-have vegan staples you’ll need in your pantry.

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How to Reheat Rice

Rice is one of the toughest leftovers to reheat, but it can be done. Here’s how to reheat rice so it’s fluffy and delicious instead of clumpy, mushy, or dry.

How to Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

How to Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are some of the most essential vegan pantry products. Once rehydrated, dried mushrooms can be used in soups, stews, and any dish that needs a kick of umami flavor.

Roasted vegetables on a baking sheet: sweet potato, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, apple, pecans and pear.

The Ultimate Guide to Roasting Vegetables in the Oven

Roasted vegetables are a simple and delicious way to add more healthy food to your plate. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Roasting Veggies in the Oven to learn everything there is to know about this delicious veggie prep option.

Freshly fried seitan with mixed vegetables, steaming in a pan.

What Is Seitan and How Is It Used?

Confused about what seitan is, how it’s made, and whether or not it’s good for you? We’ve got all your answers plus some of our favorite seitan recipes, right here.

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How to Freeze Bananas for Smoothies, Baking, & More

Learn how to freeze bananas for later use. You can freeze them sliced or whole, depending on how you’d like to use them. Enjoy frozen bananas in smoothies or thaw them for banana bread and other baked goods.

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How to Cook Bok Choy

Learn how to cook bok choy, also known as pak choi or Chinese cabbage. Enjoy it in plant-based side dishes, soups, stews, salads, or as a filling in vegan dumplings.

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How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes without Drying Them Out

Reheating mashed potatoes without turning them to glue or drying them out is difficult, but not impossible. Here are 4 proven methods for reheating them so they taste just as good as they did the first time around.

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Is Pumpkin a Fruit or a Vegetable?

You’ve probably heard that pumpkins are technically fruits even though they taste like vegetables. But which label is accurate? We’re here to answer this age-old question.

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How to Cook Farro Perfectly, 3 Ways

Learn how to cook farro using a rice maker, an instant pot, or on the stove. Follow our detailed step-by-step instructions for our favorite stovetop “pasta method,” along with tips for storing and serving farro.

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How to Reheat Corn on the Cob

Got some leftover cobs after last night’s barbeque? These four methods for reheating corn on the cob are so easy, you’ll never throw away your leftover corn again.

Crispy Hash Browns

The Secret to Making Crispy Hash Browns

If you’re craving a diner-inspired breakfast, try this crispy hash browns recipe. With a simple kitchen hack, you’ll be able to make the best crispy golden hash browns you’ve ever tasted.

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Where Can You Find Nutritional Yeast In the Grocery Store?

Have you recently discovered the joys of nutritional yeast but aren’t sure where to buy it? We’ve got you covered with information on where you can find nutritional yeast in the grocery store and which major chains carry this vegan favorite.

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What to Do with Giant Zucchini

We’ve all been surprised by that oversized zucchini hiding in the garden. Before you toss yours into the compost heap, let us tell you about all the ways you can use giant zucchini in the kitchen.

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The Best Ways to Reheat Leftover Pasta

Reheating pasta can be tricky, especially when sauce is involved. Here’s everything you need to know about how to reheat pasta so it tastes as good as the first time.

Fresh Cilantro

How to Freeze Cilantro to Use Later

Freezing cilantro is a great way to preserve this delicate herb. We’ll show you three methods for how to freeze cilantro and how to use it in future recipes.

Cilantro vs. Parsley

Cilantro vs. Parsley: What’s the Difference?

In the cilantro vs parsley debate, the only clear conclusion is that these very similar looking herbs are actually quite different. Learn what each has to offer in terms of their health benefits and culinary uses.

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How to Freeze Zucchini

Have too much zucchini? Learn how to freeze fresh zucchini with this tutorial. We’ll explain the best practices for freezing zucchini and protecting its quality and flavor.

Genovese basil on a cutting board

How to Harvest and Dry Homegrown Basil

Learn how to harvest this easy to grow herb and how to dry basil using air drying or a dehydrator so you can continue to enjoy your harvest throughout the year.

How to Cook Tempeh (3 Ways)

When it comes to plant-based and vegan meals, knowing how to cook tempeh is a must. Learn how to saute, bake, and steam tempeh for all your favorite recipes.