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Fresh sweet corn in husks arranged on a towel for refrigeration.
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How to store fresh corn

Fresh corn is best when you treat it as a use-soon vegetable. Refrigeration helps, but the real secret is simply not waiting too long.

Strawberries arranged in a paper-towel-lined container for storage.
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How to store strawberries so they last longer

The best way to store strawberries is to keep them cold, dry, and unwashed until you are ready to use them. A few simple habits help them last longer without promising miracles.

Mixed tomato varieties, whole and sliced, arranged on a wooden board.
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What do tomatoes taste like? Types explained

Tomatoes can taste sweet, tangy, savory, or deeply rich depending on the type and ripeness. Knowing the basic tomato families makes it easier to buy and cook them well.

Colorful bell peppers, whole and sliced, arranged on a cutting board.
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What is a bell pepper and how to use it

Bell peppers are crisp, sweet, and versatile enough for both raw snacking and cooked meals. They are one of the easiest vegetables to keep in regular rotation.

Fresh blueberries in a bowl with loose berries on a linen-covered table.
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What is a blueberry and how to use it

Blueberries are easy fruit to use because they work for fresh eating, baking, and freezing with almost no prep. Their strength is simplicity.

Fresh carrots, whole and sliced, arranged on a cutting board.
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What is a carrot and how to cook it

Carrots are one of the most flexible root vegetables because they can be eaten raw, roasted, sauteed, simmered, or grated into both savory and sweet dishes.

Ripe peaches, whole and sliced, arranged on a rustic kitchen table.
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What is a peach and how to use it

Peaches are juicy summer fruit that can be eaten fresh, baked, grilled, or cooked into simple sauces. Their biggest challenge is timing rather than complexity.

Fresh strawberries, whole and sliced, arranged around a small bowl.
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What is a strawberry and how to use it

Strawberries are sweet, fragrant fruit that work best when you respect how delicate they are. They can be eaten fresh, cooked lightly, or frozen without much trouble.

Fresh asparagus spears arranged on a tray for cooking.
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What is asparagus and how to cook it

Asparagus is one of the clearest signs of spring because it is tender, quick-cooking, and best when treated simply. The trick is to stop cooking it as soon as it is just done.

Fresh basil leaves and stems arranged beside simple kitchen prep items.
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What is basil and how to use it

Basil is a tender herb with a strong fresh aroma and a clear place in simple everyday cooking. A little goes a long way, but a bunch is still easy to use once you know where it fits.

Fresh broccoli crowns and florets arranged on a cutting board.
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What is broccoli and how to cook it

Broccoli is one of the most useful vegetables to know because it can be roasted, steamed, sauteed, stir-fried, and eaten raw with very little fuss.

Fresh cauliflower head and florets arranged for cooking.
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What is cauliflower and how to cook it

Cauliflower is a mild brassica that takes on seasoning well and works in everything from simple roasting to soup and mash. Its strength is flexibility.