Thanksgiving is stock season! Got some leftover vegetables from all those holiday meals? Why not make a stock? Vegetable stock is great for maximizing flavor and minimizing waste. If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade vegetable broth with onion...
How to Toast Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
If you haven’t been toasting pepitas, or hulled pumpkin seeds, why not? They’re extremely delicious, make for a super healthy snack, and are great to add into recipes. And they don’t take much time to make. We’re here to show you some simple...
Roasted Sesame Dressing
Start with toasted sesame seeds, or quickly toast up some raw ones, to make this richly roasted sesame dressing that’s sweet, creamy, and oh-so easy! But, before we get started, you just need to accept the following fact: This sesame dressing will knock your...
Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dressing)
Add serious Southeast Asian flair to any salad or Buddha bowl with nuoc cham, the easy, no-cook sauce of Vietnam found in every meal! Properly speaking, you only need 4 ingredients to kickstart a nuoc cham! Just make sure you have some fish sauce in the pantry. A...
Tahini Dressing Recipe
Serving pure sesame realness, tahini paste needs little improvement beyond the lightest of touches, and voila! You have the best Buddha bowl or salad dressing ever, and it’s so easy to customize if you want some extra pizzazz. In case you’re not familiar,...Featured Recipe
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Cognitive, Antioxidant, and Immunity Ice Cubes Recipe
We've been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you're tired of boring plain water. Did you know there's a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we'll teach you how to make our...
The Best Way to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious... if you know how to reheat them the right way. Whether it’s leftover turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, reheating your Thanksgiving food properly will keep the flavors at their best and ensure it's safe...