How-To

As part of her series on knife skills, Elyse is getting into the details of onion prep.

Elyse Kopecky shows you how a pro meal preps with vegetables.

To help you through the holiday madness, we've pulled together our best tips, homemade gift ideas, recipes and menus to keep the season merry and bright!

Try our genius 3-step plan to the quickest, nutrient-dense stir-fry you’ve ever made.

That waffle iron can do lots more than make waffles, starting with this 5-minute egg dinner.

Get ready for a surprise: This simple two-step recipe doesn't require an oven or toaster!

No defrosting, no chopping, no nothing. This shortcut one-pan dish is as easy as it gets.

Pamela Salzman, of our online course Batch Cooking 101, shares her pro tip for peeling eggs.

If you've ever been frustrated by fresh basil, parsley or other herbs wilting after just a day, this game-changing tip is for you.

Sustainable, delicious and far less expensive than boutique brands. What are you waiting for? Pamela Salzman, instructor of our new course Batch Cooking 101, shows us how.

Washing your produce is an all-important prep step to remove dirt & germs. But instead of pricey bottled cleaning solutions, go the all-natural DIY route instead.

Learn how to listen to your body’s unique wisdom and free yourself from restriction and portion control.

Never buy processed, sodium-laden vegetable stock again! Chef James Smith of the Clean Eating Academy shows you how easy it is to make flavorful veggie broth for soups and stews at home.

Chef Nathan Lyon of the Clean Eating Academy explains how to roast a perfect, juicy chicken every time.

Fresh raw fish is cured in citrus juice and combined with flavorful fruits, veggies and herbs for a most spectacular summer seafood dish.

Give kitchen "waste" new life by following a few simple steps. Not only will you save time, money, and trips to the garbage bin, you'll also enhance the flavor and nutrition of your dishes!

Don't throw those brown bananas away! They'll form the sweet base of your next delicious smoothie.

'Tis a new year of wellness and the season to change, refresh and clean up your whole life! The new year can also be a magical time to be inspired by other unique and healthy cultures.

Once you’ve chosen your knife, make sure you’re using it right with our guide.

On the cusp of winter, just-harvested vegetables in the kitchen may seem like a dream. However, the shift in temperature doesn’t mean you must bid farewell to all that is edible and green.

Use your Sunday yield to dream up snack and meal ideas that will last you the entire week. Find our list of favorite quick and easy meals.

Food Editor Andrea Gourgy demonstrates how to quickly and easily peel ginger with a spoon.

How many times have you opened up a can of tomato paste for a few tablespoons just to throw the rest of the can away? Reduce needless waste with this simple tip from our Food Editor, Andrea Gourgy.

A quick shake of the wrist is all you need for fresh dressings bursting with flavor.

Lacto-fermentation is an ancient form of food preservation that also enhances the health benefits of food. Here's how to make your own delicious, tangy lacto-fermented roots at home.

Whether you live in a house with a big yard or an apartment with a tiny balcony, you can have a flourishing herb garden of your own. Our beginner’s guide will take you step by step through the gardening process.

This Chinese dough-rolling technique creates layers similar to puff pastry, so the end result is a dough that's light and airy.

The best tips and tricks to keeping a clean, orderly kitchen throughout the year by organization experts.

Chef David Barry shares his expert guidelines for organizing your fridge to incorporate functionality and food safety

Kombucha is a fermented, naturally effervescent tea beverage that is exploding in popularity. Rich in probiotics, kombucha boasts many health benefits along with a hefty price tag of $3 - $6 a bottle. Here's how to brew your own.

To grill or not to grill? That’s the burning question on a lot of clean eaters' minds this summer. Never one to ruin a party, Chef Jo’s armed with tips and tricks so you can grill on safely this summer.

Put those last few bits of tasty cheddar cheese to work in these quick and easy comfort dishes.

An age-old Indian tradition - ghee, or clarified butter - is slowly finding its way into the modern North American kitchen, and it promises a rich depth of flavor in stir-frys, meats and veggies. Follow our step-by-step guide to make your own ghee at home!

Sneak last night's baked potatoes into today's sweet and savory snacks with our three mouthwatering money-saving recipes!

Mashed potatoes are an all-weather staple, but dealing with leftovers can be daunting and monotonous. Try one of these quick dishes the next time you find yourself with leftover taters.

It may seem tricky, but removing all the meat from an entire chicken can be quick and easy - you'll look like an expert in no time.

A quick and simple way to pack your "sushi" wrap for lunch so you don't crush it while keeping it fresh all day long.

Follow these six easy steps to assemble your steak roll in an efficient manner.

Daunting though it seems, follow our simple steps to get your bird from freezer aisle to family table with ease.

A useful approach to prepping your mushrooms and not letting anything go to waste!

Cultivated for its enlarged root rather than its above-ground stalks, celery root, or celeriac, can be challenging to clean, but its firm ivory-colored flesh is worth the work and equally delicious raw or cooked.

Garlic transforms beautifully with oven roasting, luring your family to the dinner table with its most appetizing aroma.

In just a few steps, you'll have your own clean, whole-wheat dumplings filled with whatever you fancy.

Airy layers of phyllo dough, wrapped around the filling of your choice, create crisp, flaky pastries that are sure to disappear in moments.

If the thought of "debearding" your mussels has you taking a Schick to shellfish, think again. Our step-by-step slideshow shows you exactly how to prep your mollusks.

Sure, you're saving a bundle (on cash and calories) by dining in and skipping the sake and tempura appetizers, tax and tip. But what's even better is the fun you'll have rolling your own clean California rolls.

While our pork and mango version is a great option using June's ripe-for-the-rolling mangos, feel free to fill your hand rolls with strips of your favorite seasonal produce and lean proteins.

We've cracked it! A Dungeness crab, that is. Check our step-by-step visual guide to easily extracting tasty morsels of crab from its armor-like exterior.

Seven simple steps to make your crisp, colorful corn last all through the year!

Swirling pizza dough in the air isn't the only way to prepare the perfect crust. Here's the simplest way to get your pizza started.

Don't let its tough exterior fool you. Deep down, spaghetti squash yields a surprisingly sweet and textural interior that's slightly nutty in flavor.

The key to extracting the delicate meat from a whole fish is to gently remove the skeleton. Here's how to do it in four simple steps!

Scallops can be steamed, grilled or baked, but searing them in a hot pan is the best and fastest way to prepare them - it creates a caramelized crust on both flat sides and adds incredible flavor.

We've got a step-by-step tutorial illustrating exactly how to make our clean jerky!

Four simple steps to rolling out your perfect whole-grain pie crust!

Take best-right-now, peak-of-season tomatoes and preserve all their juicy sweetness well into the coming year!

Use our simple guide to extract every last aril from your pomegranates.

Peruse winter's best produce - we guarantee you'll fall in love with its leafy greens, crimson pomegranates and ample orange (citrus and sweet potatoes).

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