Make your own pumpkin purée!
Like the looks of this Chocolate-Crusted Pumpkin Pie? Learn how easy it is to make it with your own pumpkin purée here!
Skills
From knife skills to recipe prep, master the culinary techniques you need to be an accomplished home cook.
Learn to Slice an Onion Like a Pro
Onion might be the hardest working vegetable in your kitchen. You probably use it almost every day to add pungent flavor and sweet caramelized goodness to a variety of dishes, from stir-frys to soup to pasta sauce to your morning frittata. Need inspiration to add more onion to ...read more
How to Make Vegetable Stock
Use your homemade stock in these vegetarian recipes from Clean Eating: Adzuki Bean & Vegetable Soup Quick Braised Kale with Goji Berries and Cashews Vegetable Tempeh & Coconut Curry Black-Eyed Peas Stew with Collard Greens and Potatoes Fig, Apple & Sage Stuffing Vegetable Pho ...read more
How to Freeze Individual Servings of Tomato Paste
Tomato paste, a pantry staple often used as a thickener in sauces and soups, is an easy, low-cost way to add rich tomato flavor and powerful nutrients to any recipe year round. Packed with vitamin C and beta-carotene, tomatoes also contain a wide array of phytonutrients, such as ...read more
8 Essential Tools Every Cook Needs
The right piece of equipment can make all the difference when cooking. Here, chef James Smith, a resident cooking instructor for our sister publication Clean Eating, shares his all-time favorite tools.
How to Create a Recipe & Menu Like a Pro
Elevate your dinner! We asked chef James Smith, an online cooking instructor with our sister publication Clean Eating, to gives us his best tips for thinking and cooking like a chef.
Is Fresh Produce Always Best When Cooking?
Learn how to make the right choice between canned, fresh and frozen produce.
How to Slice Bell Peppers Like a Chef
Crunchy, sweet and tangy, bell pepper is a welcome addition to many clean dishes. Not only are they high in carotenoid phytonutrients, which may prevent type 2 diabetes, but bell peppers also contain over 30 different types of carotenoids including beta-carotene and ...read more
The Ultimate Vegetarian Wine Guide
Pull off the perfect pairing. These expert wine selection tips will elevate your next dinner party or casual night in.
How to Pick, Prep, and Cook with Apricots
A member of the stone fruit family thanks to its stone- like pit, this sweet-tart favorite is so much more than a peach wannabe. Here’s how to choose it and use it while it's in season.
How to Make Vegan Meringue
Vegan baking just got a whole lot better. Make creamy vegan meringue for pies, cookies and more with just three ingredients! Chef and cookbook author Mark Reinfeld, the founder of Vegan Fusion, shows you how to transform the liquid from a can of chickpeas into a versatile egg ...read more
Weeknight Ways to Grill
Enjoy the thrill of the grill without setting foot outdoors, thanks to these easy weeknight recipes
1 Food, 3 Ways: Beans
The humble bean has plenty to offer vegetarians when it comes to nutrition and ease.
Singapore-Style Rice Noodles
Like Singapore itself, this dish brings together flavors from many traditions. ...read more
How to Clean Cast Iron
Clean your cast-iron skillet without water with this simple trick from Chef Mark Reinfeld, the founder of Vegan Fusion and the instructor for our new online course, Vegan Fusion: Essentials of Plant-Based Cuisine. Cast iron skillets have been used for centuries and for good ...read more
How to Zest Citrus
Why zest? Citrus zest imparts more intense flavor to recipes than basic juice. Learn the proper way to use your zester and never run out of rinds again thanks to this simple tip from Chef Mark Reinfeld, the founder of Vegan Fusion. Join Chef Reinfeld for our new online course, ...read more
How to Make Chia Pudding
There’s a reason chia seeds are still trending: They’re loaded with protein, fiber, and omega-3s. Chef Mark Reinfeld, the founder of Vegan Fusion and the instructor for our next online course, Vegan Fusion: Essentials of Plant-Based Cuisine, shows us how to prep the seeds to use ...read more
How to Edit Your Cookbook Collection
Is your cookbook collection starting to take over valuable real estate in your kitchen? If so, donate or re-gift some of your lesser-loved volumes. Here are 5 rules for deciding what should stay and what should go.
3 Time-Saving Veg Cooking Tips
Looking to streamline your cooking routines? Check out these expert ideas.
Turmeric 101
Learn about the superfood turmeric with Kayleen St. John, Director of Nutrition at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York. Check out these recipes using turmeric: Lemongrass Curry with Broccoli and Tofu Golden Frittata with Red Bell Pepper, Chickpeas, and Baby Spinach Yellow ...read more
5 Organic Maple Syrups
Maple syrup is a versatile ingredient — adding sweet flavor to desserts and savory dishes. Check out these organic varieties.