Caramelizing Onions, Step-by-Step
A step-by-step tutorial for sweetening and bringing out the amazing natural flavor of onions. You can caramelize any type of onion, but depending on their sugar content, some might caramelize more quickly than others. A standard yellow onion is ... [... more]
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Lily, Oh Lily
Once known as "sparrow grass," fresh asparagus of all colors--green, purple or white--is a gastronomic gift of spring. Part of the lily family, asparagus is grown in sandy soils. To cook, wash well under cool water, then steam briefly with the . [... more]
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The Lovable Leek
Peel back its layers and discover why this cousin to the onion is a worldwide favorite. Braised, steamed, sautéed, poached or pureed, a sturdy-looking leek cooks down to velvety sweetness. Beloved for its mild flavor and versatility, the leek has . [... more]
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Broccoli Tips
The best broccoli will have dark green tops with lighter green stems. Buds should be tightly closed, with no mushy spots or signs of yellowing. The stalks should feel firm and crisp, never limp or wobbly. At most stores, you can also buy packages ... [... more]
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Fantastic Fennel
One of the few plants where the roots, stalk, seeds, fronds and pollen are all used, fennel adds a new flavor twist to meals. That unusual flavor in your meal could be fennel. Originating in the Mediterranean, then carried north from Italy by ... [... more]
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Growing Sprouts
Perhaps more relevant to today's health-conscious cook is the news sprouts are powerful antioxidants that can help prevent cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and menopausal symptoms. Alfalfa, clover, soybean, and flax seed sprouts have been ... [... more]
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Sweet Potatoes
Available from mid-fall to mid-winter, sweet potatoes are best in season. These tips will help you make the most of sweet potatoes: They don't store as well as white potatoes, so enjoy them within a week of purchasing. Choose ones that are firm, ... [... more]
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Swiss Chard: A Gardener's Dream
It resists most plant diseases, and insect infestations are fairly rare. (Though. watch for deer in fall.) Chard requires little care--just water regularly, and cut and discard any leaves that wilt or turn brown before you can harvest them. Long ... [... more]
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