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Vegetables and greens – a culinary encyclopedia


The knowledge you can gain from our culinary encyclopedia, will help you choose and prepare your favorite vegetables correctly. You'll learn how healthy fresh vegetables are, how to use green salads, and the different types of cutting. We'll give you tips on choosing, cooking, and preparing vegetables, as well as using them in cooking. You'll add new vegetables to your salad, changing its flavor, and learn how to prepare it in new ways. main courses and soups. Your menu will become more varied. We'll also tell you everything you need to know about storing vegetables so you can enjoy them anytime.




Avocado: properties, varieties, and culinary uses

In this article, you'll learn about the different varieties of avocados, how to choose, store, and process them, and how to prepare avocado dishes.

Basil (Reagan)

This is an annual herbaceous plant, native to Central Asia and Oceania, also called reagan, which means “fragrant” (syn. reyhan,

Eggplant: varieties, selection, processing and preparation

This article will tell you about the different types of eggplants, how to choose, process, and cook this wonderful vegetable.

Sweet potato

Sweet potato, or as it's known abroad, is a vegetable with a sweetish, spicy flavor. Its tubers are used as food. It's ideal

Brussels sprouts: how to choose, store, and cook

Brussels sprouts have been grown in Belgium since the 16th century and have always been traditionally served for Christmas dinner. This is where the vegetable gets its name. Although it

Green peas

Green peas are a tasty and nutritious plant. They are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber. They come in several varieties and

Green onions

Green onions aren't a specific type of vegetable. They're young onions. They're harvested as greens in early summer or spring, and later,

Zucchini

Zucchini is a vegetable that belongs to the same family as pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, and zucchini. Unlike the latter, it requires more time to ripen.

Cayenne pepper (Indian, Brazilian)

This hot capsicum, named after the French city of Cayenne, is cultivated in India and South America. The fruits of the cayenne pepper

Calabrian pepper

This is a hot capsicum pepper that takes its name from the Italian peninsula of Calabria. The fruits of the Calabrian pepper are cone-shaped and come in a variety of colors.

Potatoes - How to Buy, Store, and Use in Cooking

Potatoes are the most beloved vegetable in the world. There are countless varieties! This vegetable is a member of the nightshade family, just like

Potatoes: Origin and Benefits

The potato is a vegetable known everywhere. Dishes made from it have become national symbols of many countries, such as Ireland and Belgium. In Russia, potatoes

Salsify

Goat's beard is a vegetable root belonging to the dandelion family. It is sometimes called vegetable oyster because it has a tart flavor when cooked.

Celery root

The unconventional leader of all vegetables, this oddly shaped, knobbly vegetable has a distinctive celery-like flavor and a subtle, nutty aroma.

Watercress: How to Choose, Store, and Use in Cooking

Watercress is a relative of mustard and has the most vibrant flavor of all leaf lettuces. Its savory green leaves and

Corn. History of Origin

One of the most ancient crops arrived to us from overseas in the fifteenth century. It was widely used in the households of the American Aborigines for about

Lemongrass

Lemongrass, or lemongrass, or citronella, is a staple of Asian cuisine, especially Thai. It is also sometimes used

Wild mushrooms: tips, storage and preparation

This article will teach you about safety precautions for mushroom picking, storing, and preparing them.

Leeks

Leeks are a member of the onion family. They have a rather distinctive flavor: quite coarse when fresh (though they are rarely eaten that way).

Truffle oil

Black truffle oil is a wonderful gourmet product used to season a wide variety of dishes. The oil's delicately tangy flavor


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