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Cooking & Food

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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
Pumpkin Doughnuts

Bhakti Chai Pumpkin Doughnuts

These paleo-friendly doughnuts are grain-free and dairy-free — and perfect for an autumn treat.
By Brook Eddy and Bhakti Chai Team
Cooking & Food
Winter-Squash

How to Cook Winter Squash + 4 Recipes

These hearty, sometimes intimidating veggies are surprisingly easy to prep and cook.
By Rebecca Katz
Cooking & Food
5 breakfast plates from around the world

5 Breakfasts From Around the World

Upgrade your morning meal with these healthy, inspiring favorites from around the globe.
By Matthew Kadey
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
tips to make an egg out of flaxseed and chia seeds

How to Make a Chia or Flaxseed Egg

Try this simple method with flaxseeds or chia seeds to create some of your favorite recipes — vegan or egg-free!
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
a box filled with a variety of root vegetables

How to Cook With Root Vegetables

Bring color and warmth to your table with autumn's earthy harvest.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
Black beans and herbs in a pot

How to Cook With Dried Beans + 4 Recipes

Economical and versatile, dried beans are easier to prepare than you might think.
By Rebecca Katz
Cooking & Food
School Lunch

Hot Lunch, Cool Salads

Getting kids to eat healthy at school may not be as hard as you think.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Cooking & FoodFamily/Parenting/Kids
a person pulling roasted squash out of an oven

9 Tips for Cooking Squash

Chef Andrew Zimmern shares his tips for selecting and preparing the perfect winter squash.
By Andrew Zimmern
Cooking & Food
a variety of fresh herbs

How to Cook With Fresh Herbs

Think beyond the garnish! Fresh herbs can add big flavor — and nutrition — to your favorite dishes.
By Rebecca Katz
Cooking & Food
granola-bars

Chocolate-Cherry-Chia Granola Bars

Use Bing cherries for these hearty bars from The Campout Cookbook.
By Marnie Hanel and Jen Stevenson
Cooking & Food
fresh herbs on a marbled counter

How to Use Fresh Herbs

With vibrant flavor and concentrated nutritional power, fresh herbs offer a bouquet of delights.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
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