How to Cook With Egyptian Spice Blend Dukkah, From Pilaf to Crusted Tofu
Egypt has given the world plenty of delicious foods. Take falafels, for example. The protein-packed balls of beans, chickpeas, herbs, and spices were likely first invented during the Pharaonic period,…
5 Terrifying Ingredients Hidden in Halloween Candy That Are Scarier Than Zombies
Halloween is here—but many of those sweet treats handed out to costumed kids turn out to be terrifying tricks. Forget the ghosts and monsters; the real fright lies in the…
How to Cook with Sumac, the Tangy, Essential Middle Eastern Spice
If you’ve dabbled in Middle Eastern cuisine or explored the spice aisle of a global food market, you’ve probably encountered sumac, a vibrant, crimson-red spice that offers a tart, lemony…
From Mercury Poisoning to Deficiencies, Beware TikTok's Sardine-Only Diet
Recently, TikTokers were enthusing about the benefits of eating dirt (yes, real dirt—read more about that here), and back in the summer, some users of the popular social media app…
TikTok's Balkan Breakfast Trend Is Healthy, Just Mind the Salt and the Cured Meat, Say Experts
In August, one TikTok user, who goes by the name of Dayi, posted a video of himself enjoying a breakfast of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, all eaten raw and dipped…
Kourtney Kardashian’s Favorite Vegan Cheese Mimics Dairy Better Than Ever
Back in 2018, Kourtney Kardashian told People Magazine that her fridge is always, without fail, stocked with Follow Your Heart’s vegan cheese slices. The reality TV star and Poosh founder…
How to Make the Crispiest, Fluffiest Roasted Potatoes Ever
It’s hard to find a food that is as universally loved as the potato. The root vegetable appears in many traditional dishes across cultures—from Indian curry to Belgian frites to…
45 Vegan Cookies for Every Occassion: From Chocolate Chip to Nutella-Stuffed
There’s nothing like enjoying a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie with a glass of chilled plant milk. Or maybe your prefer extra chewy oatmeal raisin. Or perhaps you enjoy peppermint-chocolate…
Experts Share Their Tips for Perfect Homemade Pasta, No Eggs Required
Pasta is a comforting dish any time of year, particularly during the colder months. While pasta-making can be as simple as tossing dry noodles in a boiling pot, whipping up…
From Bread Pudding to Sweet Potato Pie, Add a Cozy Twist to Fall Dishes With Nutmeg,
Off the coast of Indonesia, in the Banda Sea, there are 11 small volcanic islands. To locals, they are the Banda Islands, but to Western colonizers of the 16th century…