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Furoshiki: The Art of Zero-Waste Gift Wrapping
Looking for alternatives to wrapping paper? Try furoshiki — a traditional Japanese method — to make your holiday more eco-friendly!
Ginger-Garlic Miso Soup With Turnip Greens
You can use the entire turnip rather than just the greens in this recipe: Thinly slice the raw root and garnish each bowl of soup with a small handful just before serving.
Carrot-Top Pesto
This thick pesto is ideal for spreading on sandwiches or nut and seed crackers. Add more olive oil to turn it into a veggie dip or pasta sauce.
Roasted Swiss-Chard Stems With Creamy Sesame Dressing
Swiss-chard stems are removed and discarded in most recipes, but they’re quite versatile, flavorful, and worthy of saving. They can also be steamed, grilled, or sautéed.
My Favorite Way to Seed a Pomegranate
These winter jewels are a real treat, but cleaning them can be a challenge. One of our senior editors shares a little trick for getting at the seeds without the mess.
Lemony Olive Oil–Poached Broccoli Stems and Chickpeas on Ricotta Toast
Broccoli stems and leaves — which most people toss — are the perfect foil for creamy ricotta, lemony chickpeas, and crusty sourdough toast.
How to Sage Your Home
Try this ancient practice to promote mindfulness, clarity, and relaxation.
5 Root-to-Stem Recipes
Don’t toss out those carrot tops and turnip greens! These recipes will help you turn your kitchen scraps into flavor-packed nutritious dishes.
Masala Chicken Sheet-Pan Meal
This Indian-inspired sheet-pan meal combines marinated chicken with sweet potato, cauliflower, and red onion.
5 Simple Sheet-Pan Meals
These recipes are ideal for quick dinners or simple make-ahead meals that require minimal cleanup.
Make Your Own Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Turn your favorite autumnal gourd into a feast for your feathered friends.
8 Tips for Making a Better Burger
Pick high-quality protein, rightsize your patty, and more tips to create a perfect burger.
How to Make Energy Bars
Store-bought varieties are often high in sugar and unhealthy oils. Follow these homemade energy-bar recipes to create nutritious versions.
Quick-Pickled Veggies
Add crunch to your meals with quick-pickled ginger and quick-pickled veggies like carrots, radishes, and green beans.
Rainbow Poke Bowls
If you have a local fish market or food co-op, you can find high-quality salmon there. Ask which one your fishmonger would be comfortable eating raw.
4 Tips to Make the Most of Your Midday Walk
Whatever your workday looks like, odds are you could use an occasional break. Here are some tips that can help.
Cold Curried Chickpea Salad
Packed with cucumbers, carrots, and cilantro — and dressed with Greek yogurt, Thai curry paste, and lime juice — this salad is perfect wrapped in lettuce leaves, served with seed crackers, or on its own.
5 No-Cook Summer Meals
Step away from the stove! These simple recipes will help you make the most of the season’s prime produce while keeping your cool.
Campfire Cuisine
Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.
How to Create a Low-Mosquito Garden
Want to keep these pesky insects at bay? Here are nine plants that repel mosquitoes — naturally.