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Vegan Cooking Tips

Canola Oil vs. Grapeseed Oil: Nutrition, Rancidity, & More

Choosing the right cooking oil can be confusing, especially when faced with so many different options. And with so much conflicting information about the safety and health benefits of vegetable oils, making that choice can be even more difficult. To help, I’ll break down the key similarities and differences between

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Vegan Cooking Tips

Alternatives to Nutritional Yeast: 11 Flavorful Options

Nutritional yeast regularly makes lists of the best vegan spices and seasonings, and with good reason. It’s deliciously cheesy and versatile, used to add flavor to soups, sauces, popcorn, tofu scrambles, and more.  But do you do if the unthinkable happens and — horrors! — you run out of nooch?

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Tempeh Cooking Guide: How To Make Tasty Tempeh Every Time

Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar – after hearing what a great source of protein tempeh is, you eagerly tried cooking it at home for the first time but ended up with a slimy, bland, bitter mess that was pretty unpleasant to eat. You were probably left wondering whether

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Can You Freeze Tempeh? Storage Tips From an RD

As vegans, we love our tempeh. Protein-packed and dense, it’s the perfect vehicle for sauces and marinades. As a fermented product, however, the best ways to handle and store it can be confusing. So, can you freeze tempeh? I’ll explain the best methods and outline the food safety tips you

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Does Nutritional Yeast Expire? Storage Tips From an RD

It’s a delicious, addictingly cheesy condiment beloved by vegans, but does nutritional yeast expire? If you’re new to this unique seasoning ingredient, you may be confused as to why the package doesn’t have an expiration date. How long is nutritional yeast safe to use? Does it ever really go bad?

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Does Tempeh Go Bad? How to Eat It Safely

If you’re new to tempeh as a plant-based protein, you may be concerned by its unique appearance. After all, we’re usually told to avoid foods that look fuzzy or have dark spots! Tempeh is safe to eat when fresh, but how can you tell whether it’s gone bad? As a

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