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14 results in Produce for "figs"
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ProduceWhat 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.
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ProduceWhat is zucchini and how to use it
Zucchini is one of the most flexible vegetables of summer because it cooks quickly, works with many flavors, and fits both simple sides and full meals.
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ProduceWhat 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.
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ProduceWhat 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.
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ProduceWhat 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.
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ProduceWhat 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.
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ProduceWhat 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.
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ProduceWhat is corn and how to cook it
Fresh corn is sweet, juicy, and easy to cook when you stop treating it like a special-event vegetable. It works on the cob, off the cob, and in a range of simple summer meals.
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ProduceWhat is cucumber and how to use it
Cucumber is one of the simplest fresh vegetables to use because it needs so little cooking and pairs with almost everything. The key is knowing when to keep it raw and when to pickle or blend it.
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ProduceWhat is garlic and how to use it
Garlic is one of the most foundational ingredients in everyday cooking because it adds depth quickly without requiring much volume. Once you know the difference between raw, sauteed, roasted, and grated garlic, it…
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ProduceWhat is kale and how to cook it
Kale is a sturdy leafy green that holds up well to both cooking and hearty salads. Once you know how to handle the leaves and stems, it becomes one of the easiest greens to keep using.
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ProduceWhat is lettuce? Types explained
Lettuce is not just one thing. Different lettuce types bring different texture, bitterness, sweetness, and durability to the bowl.
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ProduceWhat is spinach and how to use it
Spinach is a tender green that can move from raw salads to quick-cooked meals without much effort. Its mild flavor makes it one of the easiest greens to fold into daily cooking.
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ProduceWhat is squash? Types and uses
Squash is a broad category that covers both tender summer squash and dense winter squash. The easiest way to understand it is to split those two groups apart.