by admin | Jul 6, 2013 | Hors D'Ouevres, Recipes, Vegetables
Ingredients1 2-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded2 pints cherry and/or grape tomatoes½ cup chopped onionFreshly grated Parmesan cheese1 8 -ounce container bite-size fresh mozzarella balls, cut up¼ cup chopped fresh basil2 tablespoons chopped fresh...
by admin | Jun 8, 2013 | Recipes, Tips, Vegetables
When buying onions, choose those that are heavy for their size with dry, papery skins, and that show no signs of spotting or moistness. Avoid onions that are soft or sprouting. Young onions are sweeter than old ones. They should have absolutely NO SMELL whatever. If...
by admin | Jun 8, 2013 | Recipes, Tips, Vegetables
Garden peas are generally available from spring through the beginning of winter. When purchasing garden peas, look for ones whose pods are firm, velvety, and smooth. Their color should be a medium green. Those whose green color is especially light or dark, or those...
by admin | Jun 8, 2013 | Recipes, Tips, Vegetables
Summer squash includes those varieties which are harvested while still immature and when the entire squash is tender and edible. They include the yellow Crookneck, the large Straight neck, the greenish-white Patty Pan, and the slender green Zucchini. Some of these...
by admin | Jun 1, 2013 | Recipes, Tips, Vegetables
Green beans are available year round, with a peak season of May to October. Green beans are also called string beans and snap beans. Green beans were once called string beans. Today they are string less; just break off the end as you wash them. Leave whole or cut into...
by admin | Jun 1, 2013 | Recipes, Tips, Vegetables
When purchasing carrots, look for firm, plump carrots without rootlets. They should be small, bright orange and smooth, without cracks. Buy carrots in bunches, with their leafy green tops still attached. Carrots lose moisture through their leafy green tops, so if you...
