Vegetables and greens – a culinary encyclopedia


Carrots: How to Choose, Process, and Cook

Carrots, with their distinctive bright orange color, are the most popular root vegetable of all. Thanks to their sweet flavor, this vegetable can be

Okra

Okra, or okra, is native to Africa. It is now grown in the Caribbean, the United States, and India. It is an annual vegetable.

Olive

Olives are grown in the Mediterranean region. They have been cultivated there since biblical times. They are primarily green and black, although there are varieties

Oregano

Oregano is a wild relative of marjoram, but has a sharper, more robust flavor with a hint of thyme. It pairs especially well with tomatoes,

Parsnip

Did you know that parsnips are in the Apiaceae family, just like carrots? Their roots look like carrots, but they're not red.

Napa cabbage (petsai)

A vegetable crop of Chinese origin called petsai, Napa cabbage has succulent leaves that form a small head. The leaves

Piquillo pepper

This is a Spanish hot pepper that is red, small in size, broadly conical in shape, and slightly bitter in taste. Fresh piquillo pepper

Tomato: varieties, types and culinary uses

The tomato, or tomato, is a member of the nightshade family, which also includes eggplants, peppers, and chilies. Technically, tomatoes are fruits, but they are commonly

Rhubarb, beneficial properties, preparation

This article discusses rhubarb, its nutritional value, selection and storage tips, and culinary uses.

Turnips, purchase and storage

This article will tell you about the different types of turnips, how to buy them, and how to store them.

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

Onions are a very common food. Originally grown only in Asia, they are now grown in almost every country in the world.

Rosemary is a spicy herb

This herbaceous plant with dark green needle-like leaves, native to the Western Mediterranean, is translated from Latin (rosmarinus) as

Romaine lettuce

A vegetable plant with a loose, elongated-oval head and firm, crisp leaves, Romaine lettuce pairs well with meat, poultry, seafood, and

Leaf lettuce

There are a huge number of varieties of lettuce. This plant consists of numerous leaves growing from a central stem in the form of a round or

Beetroot: Selection and Use in Cooking

Beetroot is a root vegetable with dark purple skin and a burgundy center. Due to its availability, this vegetable is quite popular in cooking, and

Sweet pepper

This pepper is sometimes called the bell pepper. It is sweet in taste, quite mild, and comes in a variety of colors. This vegetable is related to the pepper.

Morels

Morels are spring mushrooms that many people love. They have a recognizable appearance. Their caps resemble a sponge or a brain. These mushrooms are preferred

Pumpkin varieties with photos and descriptions

In this article, you'll learn about pumpkin varieties and also read culinary tips on preparing this autumn vegetable.

Asparagus: How to Choose and Prepare

A useful article about what kind of asparagus to buy and how to cook it.

Green beans: buying, storing and cooking

A useful article about green beans, their purchase, proper storage, and preparation.


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