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This Asian Sauce Start-Up Is My New Shortcut to Quick and Flavorful Meals

Thai larb, a Vietnamese BBQ, and Filipino Sisig sauces so good I'd like gallon jars of each.

11 Ways to Make Kale Stems Delicious, Too

Stop tossing hearty green stems into the waste bin and start tossing them into your dinner.

Don't Toss Kale Stems—Turn Them Into Dip

Without chickpeas, it's not technically hummus; but kale stems do make a surprisingly good dip.

The Fair-Trade, Direct-To-Consumer Spice Companies You Should Know

For pepper, turmeric, and cumin like you've never tasted it before, start buying your spices from these businesses.

How to Substitute Dried Herbs for Fresh (and Vice Versa)

Dried herbs will never provide the fresh burst of brightness that fresh herbs bring to cooking, but they can lend their signature flavors to all kinds of dishes. Here's how to make the most of whatever kind of herbs you've got.

Spam Is a Stir-Fry Secret Weapon

Crispy, meaty, and oh-so-salty, it deserves a place on your pantry shelf—and in your next one-pan dinner.

Silken Tofu Isn't Just a Protein—It's a Sauce

When blended with fresh herbs, or something tart or spicy, shelf-stable silken tofu becomes a creamy base for almost any kind of sauce (or dressing, or dip).

Cooking Through It, Round 3: The Grocery List

Everything you need to participate in Round 3 of our 10-day plan of (very flexible) recipes.

Have We All Been Wrong About Distilled White Vinegar?

Sometimes you need acidity in your cooking, without the taste of vinegar (or lemon, or lime). Distilled white vinegar is here for you.

The 7 Salts Your Kitchen Needs

These colorful crystals and hand-harvested flakes will change your definition of table salt.

How to Cook With Koji, the Savory Secret Weapon That Chefs Love (And You Can, Too)

The mold responsible for miso, soy sauce, and sake works magic as a marinade at home.

The Best Alt-Milk For Baking

Oat milk is the best substitute for dairy in your freshly-baked muffins and more.

Effie's Oatcakes Are Great for Tea, and For Shoving In Your Face

This dignified little tea cake is too delicious for its own good.