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Cooking & Food

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.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
A frittata that was made in a rectangular fuzzy-logic rice cooker

5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker

Here are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Cooking & Food
a bowl of ramen with bok choy, mushrooms, and a hard boiled egg

Umami: The Secret Flavor

Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s the fifth flavor — umami.
By Kristin Ohlson
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
Campfire Bibimbap

Campfire Cuisine

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & FoodTravel
Diced vegetables and herbs

Knife Skills 101

Chop, dice, or mince? Brush up on your prep skills with this guide that explains the differences of six common cuts.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
Bottles and jars filled with oils, sweeteners, nuts

Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro With These Key Ingredients and Recipes for Healthy Meals

Keep these essential ingredients on hand and you'll always be minutes away from simple, wholesome meals.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
a bowl with vegan protein foods

13 Sources of Vegan Protein

You can easily have your meatless meal and protein too.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
fresh rhubarb

Rhubarb: Recipes, Techniques, and More

The tart freshness of rhubarb wakes up your senses — and improves your health.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
shiitake mushroom tacos

4 Plant-Powered Meals

These veggie-centric — and vegan! — dishes are imaginative additions to your culinary repertoire. And, they're good for the planet, too.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
a spoonful of chickpea soup

Chickpeas: Recipes, Techniques, and More

These mild, nutty-flavored legumes offer heart-healthy nutrients and a powerful protein punch.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
Variety of protein ball and mixed nuts

Healthy Snacks for Work and School

Step away from the vending machine! These nourishing, whole-food snacks can keep you energized throughout the workday.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodWork
Woman eating bowl of fruit

What to Eat for Healthy Skin

Your skin's appearance is a reflection of your inner health. Learn what to eat and what to avoid for a healthy complexion.
By Chrystle Fiedler
Cooking & FoodNutrition Tips
a wooden spoon with wild rice

Wild Rice: Recipes, Techniques, and More

This delicious grain brings warmth — and protein — to your table.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
glass jars of bone broth and ingredients

How to Make Bone Broth

Making this savory staple at home is simple and inexpensive — and produces a healthier, more flavorful alternative to store-bought varieties.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
assortment of grain bowls

How to Prep 5 Easy Grain Bowls

Give “fast food” new meaning: When you prep a few ingredients ahead of time, you can build tasty, wholesome meals in minutes.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
a salad topped with walnuts

Walnuts: Recipes, Techniques, and More

These crunchy, earthy treats boost brainpower and help keep your heart healthy.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
Granola in a bowl with blueberries

How to Make Granola

Create your own DIY granola mix using our recipe templates.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
hands hold a mug filled with a winter sangria surrounded by seasonal items

11 Winter Mocktails

Cold and warm mocktails recipes for any holiday — with or without alcohol.
By Betsy Nelson
Cooking & Food
Man chopping cilantro with limes and avocados in bowls

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap to Some People?

It all comes down to genetics, apparently.
By Jon Spayde
Cooking & Food
MAC Knife and honing tool

How to Hone Your Knives

A dull knife is an accident waiting to happen. Maintain your blades with a honing steel and a bit of TLC.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
a wooden bowl with fresh, whole cranberries

Cranberries: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Refreshing, tangy and tart, fresh cranberries add nutrients and zip to any meal.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
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