A wonton is a type of Chinese dumpling present in most regional styles of Chinese cuisine, especially in wonton soup. The wonton can also be eaten as an appetizer (typically … Read more

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) aka glucose-fructose, or isoglucose syrup is a popular, albeit controversial, sweetener that’s pretty much ubiquitous in processed food products these days. As such, a lot of … Read more

Shea butter is a popular ingredient for use in medicinal and cosmetic applications, especially lotions and ointments. Because it’s presence is so widespread in common everyday items—both as a base … Read more

Stuffing or filling is a mixture of bread (regular or cornbread), seasonings, and other ingredients. Even though it’s normally stuffed into a dead animal (hence the name), I still get … Read more

Hot chocolate, aka hot cocoa or drinking chocolate, is a warm beverage made of various forms of chocolate—shaved, melted chocolate or cocoa powder. It’s an iconic beverage that’s especially popular … Read more

I first became interested in the vegan status of French onion soup when I wanted to make my own French onion chip dip. One need only a vegan-friendly sour cream … Read more

Though the term can refer to a wide variety of sauces, gravy usually refers to any sauce made from the drippings of meat that results from the cooking process. It’s … Read more

Hot Tamales is a popular brand of chewy candy. Like Mike and Ike, it’s shiny and oblong-shaped candy, but it’s cinnamon-flavored (rather than fruity), and a bit on the spicy … Read more

The term “dumpling” refers to a broad classification of quick bread. The flour/water mixture can be in the form of a drop batter, as in chicken and dumplings, or wrapped … Read more

Miracle Whip is a popular Kraft Foods condiment sold throughout the US and Canada. It’s also sold throughout Germany by Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods). A lot of vegans grew … Read more