It’s time to learn about the ingredients in your food! Which ones will add the greatest health boost to your meal, and which need special care to bring out their flavors? We’ll highlight popular ingredients and give you recipes and menu ideas to use them. And if you’ve got too much of an ingredient on hand—what are you going to do with all those ripe bananas?—we’ve got suggestions for that, too.
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White Pepper vs. Black Pepper—Is There Really a Difference?
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Fresh Herbs vs. Dried Herbs: When to Use Each So Your Food Has Maximum Flavor
5 Dairy-Free Substitutes for Heavy Cream (That Taste and Whip Just as Good)
What Is Cardamom—and How Do You Cook With It?
Steel Cut vs. Rolled Oats: Is One Healthier Than the Other?
Choose This Type of Potato for the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes Every Time
Does Balsamic Vinegar Go Bad? Here’s the Proper Way to Store It So You Can Use It for Years
White Meat vs. Dark Meat: Is One Really Healthier Than the Other?
Canola Oil vs. Vegetable Oil: How to Choose the Right Cooking Oil
Yes, You Can Freeze Potatoes—Here’s How to Do It Right
6 Ingredients That Make Any Meal More Delicious
How to Eat Pumpkin Seeds—Plus Tips on How to Store and Cook With Them
Granulated Garlic vs. Garlic Powder—and the Best Uses for Each
Mochi Flour Is Suddenly Everywhere—Here’s How to Use It in Desserts, Rice Cakes, and More
Should You Use Almond Meal or Almond Flour? Here’s How These Ingredients Differ
Never Confuse Parsley and Cilantro Again—Here’s How to Tell the Herbs Apart (and When to Use Each)
What Is Buttermilk—and How to Use It for Fluffier Pancakes, Creamier Potatoes, and More
How to Tell a Rutabaga From a Turnip—Plus the Best Ways to Use These Root Vegetables
What’s the Difference Between Jam and Preserves—and Which Has More Sugar?
Is That Cantaloupe You’re Eating Actually a Muskmelon?
How to Eat Guava 8 Different Ways, Plus Tips on How to Buy and Cut the Fruit
Labneh Is the Healthy, Delicious Spread That Deserves a Spot in Your Fridge
How to Eat a Kiwi 8 Different Ways, Plus Tips on How to Peel and Cut the Fruit
How to Eat a Mango 8 Different Ways
Coconut Sugar vs. Cane Sugar: What’s the Difference?
Peach vs. Nectarine: How Do You Tell The Difference Between These Fruits?
What Is Lemon Zest, and How Do You Cook With It?
Aioli vs. Mayo: What’s the Difference Between These Two Condiments?
What Is Caster Sugar? Here’s What You Need to Know
What Are Shirataki Noodles, and How Do You Cook With Them?
Sea Salt vs. Table Salt: What’s the Difference?
What Are Corn Ribs, and How Do You Make Them At Home?
Sweet Potato vs. Yam: What’s the Difference?
What Is Poutine? All About the Classic Canadian Dish
How to Cook With Kohlrabi—the Underrated Vegetable That Can Elevate Any Meal
Ube vs. Taro: What’s the Difference Between These Colorful Root Veggies?
What Is Tapioca? It’s the Versatile Ingredient You’re Probably Not Cooking With
What Is Halloumi Cheese—and How Do You Grill It?
Brown Sugar vs. White Sugar: What’s the Difference?
What Are Chicken Cutlets, Exactly? Plus, How to Make Them From Chicken Breasts
What Is Ponzu Sauce—and How Do You Cook With It?
What Is Ghee—and How Do You Cook With It?
What Is Icing Sugar—and How Do You Use It?
What Are Grape Leaves? Here’s How to Cook With the Versatile Ingredient
Sorghum Might Be the Most Underrated Superfood—Here’s Why Nutrition Experts Love It
What Is Pesto? It’s the Cheesy, Healthy Condiment You Need to Use More Often
Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds: Which Superfood Is Healthier?
What Are Capers, and How Do You Cook With Them?
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The Best Apples for Applesauce—Whether You Like It Sweet or Tart
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Cream of Coconut vs. Coconut Milk: What’s the Difference?
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