East Vs West African Cuisine: What's The Difference?
Although East and West African cuisine are often grouped together, significant regional differences occur due to topography, culture, and surrounding countries.
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Stories By Caroline DiNicola
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13 East African Dishes You Need To Try At Least Once
East African cuisine combines rich flavors and textures with a diverse range of ingredients and global influences to create strikingly unique dishes.
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The 14 Ingredients You Need To Level Up Rice And Beans
When it comes to rice and beans, it's all about flavor. Plant-based chef and recipe designer Caroline DiNicola suggests some ways to dress up your next meal.
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14 Fruits You Should Be Adding To Grilled Cheese, According To A Chef
Fruit as a sweet addition to grilled cheese is a game-changer. For the perfect mix of gourmet and comfort, try these chef-approved fruit-and-cheese combos.
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12 Canned Ingredients That Add An Umami Punch To Sauces
The fifth taste, called umami, isn't hard to replicate if you know the ingredients that have it in spades. Use these options to add umami to your sauces.
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11 Rules Of Thumb For Buying Squash At The Store
Buying squash at the grocery store can feel overwhelming, so we've compiled 11 helpful rules and tips to ensure you pick the best of the bunch.
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10 Best Substitutions For Vodka In Pasta Sauce
Love penne alla vodka but out of vodka? Good news because there are plenty of other options. From gin to lemon juice, we share our favorites.
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15 Top-Notch Ingredients For A More Flavorful Vegan Steak
No matter what type of vegan steak you're cooking, it needs to have flavor. These ingredients will provide a range of tastes to make your meal delicious.
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14 Unexpected And Delicious Ways To Use Salad Dressing
When you have leftover homemade salad dressing or store-bought variety that's dying to be used, there are 14 ways to incorporate it into your next meal.
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Everything You Need To Know About Fennel
Love cooking with fennel bulbs and seeds? From nutrition to the varieties, we break down all the facts and tips about this amazing vegetable.
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14 Ingredients To Enhance Avocado Toast
Adding just one additional ingredient can make a huge difference to your avocado toast. Here are a few expert-approved choices to upgrade your breakfast.
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14 Everyday Uses For Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Bachan's Japanese barbecue sauce packs umami, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors into one bottle. Here are some of creative ways to use it in your kitchen.
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15 Unique Ingredients You Should Add To Fried Rice
Fried rice on its own is amazing, but you can level it up even more by trying out some of these unique ingredients, from Japanese BBQ sauce to mushrooms.
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14 Uses For Coconut Oil In The Kitchen
The benefits of coconut oil for hair and body are known. However, kitchens worldwide have been experimenting with the versatility of this product for decades.
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14 Ways To Enhance Your Favorite Recipes With Tamari
If you're looking for an umami upgrade to a recipe, try tamari. From salad dressings to pasta sauce, these are our favorite ways to use tamari.
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14 Uses For Fresh Turmeric
As a colorful superfood, turmeric offers many health benefits, but there are also many uses for this root to add flavor and visual appeal to dishes and drinks.
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14 Ingredients To Boost The Fiber In Your Recipes, According To A Plant Nutritionist
Most Americans don't get enough fiber in their diet. Our plant nutritionist shares how to incorporate fiber-rich ingredients into your recipes at home.
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14 Vegetables To Load Your Sandwich With Instead Of Meat
If you've ever sat and wondered what you should you put into a truly excellent vegetarian sandwich, you've found the right place to answer that question.
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14 Ingredients To Improve Your Plant-Based Smoothie
For anyone following a plant-based diet, it can be challenging to upgrade smoothies with non-dairy ingredients. We suggest a wide variety of delicious add-ins.
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15 Underrated Plant-Based Toppings For Your Veggie Burger
You don't have to settle for plain ketchup, mustard, and mayo for your plant-based burgers. Try these innovative toppings on your next sandwich.
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15 Unexpected Ways To Use Tahini
It's time tahini was used for more than just hummus. Here are some super creative ways to use tahini in your home cooking, from smoothies to protein balls.
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15 Creative Ways To Use Fruits And Vegetables To Upgrade Your Springtime Meals
From edible flowers to starfruit slices, we share some delicious ways to elevate your spring meals to the next level. Get ready to be inspired.
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12 Hacks That Will Make Egg Casseroles So Much Tastier, According To A Trained Chef
Endlessly diverse, egg casseroles are a perfect breakfast treat. From soy sauce to seltzer water, we collected a list of our favorite hacks.
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12 Ways To Use Sauerkraut In Your Favorite Dishes
Enjoy both the flavor and health benefits of eating sauerkraut every day. Here a a multitude of dishes where sauerkraut makes them even better.
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17 Ways To Use Potato Chips In Recipes
If potato chips seem like only a snack food to you, then we've got some tips. Savvy home cooks know that this fried form is a secret ingredient with many uses.
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10 Facts You Should Know About Starbucks Coffee Beans
Let's get into why Starbucks coffee is so desirable. Besides the incredible marketing, it all boils down to one key factor in the end: the beans.
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Your Ultimate Guide To Canned Dolmas
Dolmas are a common food across Middle Eastern, Balkan, Mediterranean, and Eurasian cuisines. In the US, canned versions are plentiful. Here's how to use them.
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