Recipe Collections

Figs are far more than cookie fillings and strategically-placed leaves in Bible paintings. Discover the versatility of figs in enhancing various dishes, from desserts to savory meals. Learn how to choose, store, and make the most of the nutritious fig, a natural sweetener that can elevate your culinary game.

Strong muscles aren’t just for athletes, bodybuilders, and actors in superhero movies. Building and maintaining muscle mass as you age is critical for your overall health. Aside from the obvious benefit of being able to move your body, strong muscles can protect against metabolic disorders and even lower the risk of dementia. So what are the best ways to build muscle? What’s the role of exercise and food? And is it really possible to get and stay strong if you don’t eat animal products?

Juicing fruits and vegetables involves separating the stuff you consume — the juice — from everything else — the pulp. That can make it easy to get lots of plant-based nutrients into your body, but it also involves a lot of food waste and can keep you from getting enough fiber in your diet. So are there ways to reuse juicer pulp that can solve both problems?

Potassium is an essential nutrient for health, participating in every biological process that relies on electrical signals, including heartbeat, muscle firing, and nervous system activity. But many people in the modern world are potassium deficient, which has contributed to an epidemic of high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. So why is this? Is potassium hard to obtain from food or necessary to supplement? Get the facts on this critical mineral and electrolyte.

Papayas are less well-known than some other tropical fruits. But they deserve just as much attention as, say, pineapples or mangoes. This article provides tips on how to select and use papayas, including how to pick a ripe one, how to cut and store them, and a variety of recipe ideas to incorporate papayas into your diet.

Summer squash is a versatile and abundant vegetable. But sometimes, it can be difficult to know how to deal with the sheer volume that comes from the garden. Or even what to do with it when it’s available at the grocery store or farmers market. How do you select, store, and prepare summer squash for maximum nutrition and culinary value? And what are some creative ways to cook it and make the most of a summer harvest?

Many people love avocados yet consistently end up disappointed by over- or underripe fruit. How can you tell when an avocado is ready to eat? What are the best techniques for cutting, storing, and eating this beloved fruit? Unlock the secrets to avocado mastery, and discover creative ways to incorporate avocados into your meals with seven delicious recipes.

Craving something sweet in the summertime? Skip the unhealthy processed desserts made with refined sugars or artificial sweeteners. Instead, try one (or all!) of these refreshingly healthy summer desserts. (Hint: You can enjoy many of them in fall, winter, and spring, too!)

Many people regard eggs as essential ingredients in cakes, cookies, and other baked desserts. And eggs definitely do their part in binding, leavening, coloring, and flavoring baked goods. But there are a lot of good reasons you may want to avoid eggs. Does this mean you have to give up dessert forever? Or are there plant-based substitutes that can still give you delicious eggless desserts?

Asparagus can be an intimidating food to tackle if you’re not familiar with this regal vegetable. Uncooked, parts of it are tough and fibrous, and yet it can turn to mush when overcooked. But thanks to its delicious taste, varieties, versatility, and nutritional profile, it’s well worth getting to know — and love — asparagus. Discover how to cook and use asparagus with seven delicious plant-based recipes.

The explosive growth of plant-based eating in recent times can make it easy to forget that many cultures around the world have long and vibrant plant-based traditions. Where in the world do people enjoy plant-based cuisine as part of their culture and heritage? And what do the world’s most historically plant-based cultures have to teach the rest of us?

Passover is one of the most important Jewish festivals. Traditionally, it’s celebrated with animal-based ingredients and dishes. But are there ways to have a “kosher” vegan Passover? And might a plant-based Seder actually convey the spiritual and ethical significance of Passover in an even deeper way?