Vegetables

A cucumber and ginger cocktail is an easy to make old favorite that is sure to please all at a party or gathering. Make a cucumber and ginger cocktail with help from a mixology educator in this free…

Black kale salad can be made quite easily right in the comfort of your own home. Make black kale salad with help from a board certified holistic health practitioner and nutritional consultant in this…

Cooked asparagus can be reheated if you follow a few key rules. Learn about reheating cooked asparagus with help from the author of a bestselling cook book in this free video clip.

If you're looking for a new way to prepare an old favorite, consider cooking your asparagus stalks in the oven. Find out how to cook asparagus stalks in the oven with help from the author of a…

Organic roasted red pepper and tomato soup is really the perfect inclusion for a great meal. Make organic roasted red pepper and tomato soup with help from a nutrition expert and food educator in this…

Garbanzo and kidney bean salad is a great dish for the whole family to enjoy. Prepare garbanzo and kidney bean salad with help from the owner and operator of a variety of food businesses in this free…

Potato and string bean salads have a lot of Earthy flavors and great textures. Learn about potato and string bean salads with help from the owner and operator of a variety of food businesses in this…

Wilted kale salad is both delicious and nutritious, as well as easy to make. Get tips on how to make wilted kale salad with help from a nutrition expert, ‘delicious’ food educator, and co-founder of…

You don't have to be a chef to make the perfect kale salad with white balsamic ricotta. Make kale salad with white balsamic ricotta with help from a nutrition expert, ‘delicious’ food educator, and…

When preparing a kale salad you're going to want to keep a few specific things in mind. Prepare a kale salad with help from a nutrition expert, ‘delicious’ food educator, and co-founder of Nutritious…

Delivering water to plants is irrigation, vital for crop production. Experiments in saline vegetable irrigation undertaken in the early 21st century seek an alternative means of growing crops in…

Many chefs and amateur cooks enjoy the unique taste and texture of charred pimentos. This sweet variety of the capsicum pepper can be enjoyed alone or as part of a more extensive dish. Fortunately,…

Leafy vegetables look and taste better and contain more vitamins and minerals when served within a few days of harvest. If you have more than you can eat right away, you can store them in the…

Growing fruit at home is a fun way to cut food costs and teach children about gardening. Most commercially sold fruit is produced by planting cuttings from parent trees in a strictly controlled…

If you already own an iguana or you're thinking of purchasing one, you need to know what types of vegetables to feed your pet. Your iguana's diet is critical for maintaining its health and overall…

Stuffed butternut squash is almost as fun to make as it is to eat. Make stuffed butternut squash with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.

Cubed butternut squash can be microwaved in a very specific way. Learn how to microwave cubed butternut squash with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.

Carnival squash cooking requires you to keep a few basic things in mind. Learn about carnival squash cooking with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.

Squash and onions can be elegantly cooked in a pan by following a few basic steps. Cook squash and onions in a pan with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.

One way to cook butternut squash is through the use of a frying pan. Learn how to cook butternut squash in a frying pan with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.

You can cube and peel butternut squash in a very specific way. Learn how to cube and peel butternut squash with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free video clip.

Sprout more seeds in the same amount of floor space with a seed-sprouting high rise. Sprouting seeds indoors while the weather's still cold gives your garden a head start in the spring. Create a frame…

Cucumber plants are normally monoecious, which means they're plants that produce both male and female flowers in somewhat equal supply. But cucumber cultivars that are "gynoecious" have been…

California Wonder bell peppers, a variety of sweet pepper, are characterized by their three- or four-lobed shapes, slightly tapered bottoms and succulent, thick flesh. These versatile vegetables not…

Winter squashes are one of the signature ingredients of the colder months. With their rich golden color, high sugar content and pleasant flavor, they complement a wide range of dishes. They're…

In general, winter squash, such as acorn, Hubbard, butternut or even pumpkin, are very mild in flavor. However, they can easily be seasoned to make them into either a sweet or savory dish. Winter…

The rich, mellow flavor of winter squash makes it a natural choice to accompany pasta, risotto and other understated dishes. The sweetness of the squash is lost in pasta dishes with tomato sauce, but…

An impressive recipe for a Thanksgiving table, scallops with butternut squash and sweet potato puree requires extra attention during cooking. Although butternut squash and sweet potato puree is an…

Butternut squash gets its flavorful name from its smooth, buttery texture and nutty taste. Like other winter squashes, butternut squashes have an inedible tough exterior that differentiates them from…

Using winter squash as part of your fall and winter meals can make for healthy and hearty lunches and dinners. Winter squash, such as acorn, Hubbard and butternut squash, are high in beta-carotene and…

Sweet, creamy butternut squash, earthy mushrooms and sausage combine to create a flavorful dish. Serve the roasted squash and sausage as a side dish or make a larger quantity as the main course.…

Butternut squash puree is one of those ingredients that you will never want to be without once you've discovered how tasty it is. Sure, all by itself, butternut squash puree makes a tasty side dish…

Lettuce forms the foundation of most green salads. As a leafy vegetable with a neutral taste, it can add heft and nutrition to any meal without adding a significant amount of calories. Once you've…

Broccoli reacts to changes in growing conditions by bolting, a term that means it has gone to seed. The first symptom is spreading heads, and soon afterward the buds begin to bloom. Proper planting…

Okra is rich in many valuable nutrients including soluble fiber, vitamin B-6 and folic acid. It is an excellent plant to grow in the home vegetable garden and needs little care to thrive if it is…

You don't need a crisper drawer in your refrigerator to keep your produce fresh. Use plastic bags or containers to recreate the effect of a crisper drawer. By storing vegetables in plastic in the…

Zucchini squash is great on its own, but when paired with feta cheese its simply to die for. Learn about recipes with zucchini squash and feta cheese with help from a longtime and passionate…

When cucumbers are fermented properly, lactic acid forms, which alters the taste, color and texture of the produce. Properly fermented cucumbers are known as pickles. Fermenting cucumbers at home…

Cucumber sticks can make a great addition to any meal, or even just a nice hearty snack. Cut cucumber sticks with help from a culinary school graduate in this free video clip on cutting vegetables.

You can make cucumbers into matchsticks by following a special procedure. Cut a cucumber into matchsticks with help from a culinary school graduate in this free video clip on cutting vegetables.

Parthenocarpic cucumbers may bring high prices at the market, prompting many people to attempt to grow them in their home gardens. These "burpless" or "European" cucumbers are the…

Butternut squash pie recipes vary according to personal tastes. A properly made butternut squash pie has a rich flavor and thick texture. Serving the butternut squash pie in a maple walnut crust…

Butternut squash combined with cooked bulgur provides a hearty cold salad for a side dish or light lunch. Bulgur, a crushed wheat product with a slightly chewy texture, complements the sweet flavor…

Butternut squash is a hearty and versatile squash with a lot of flavor. You can use it to make soups, stews and savory pies that will warm you up in the autumn and winter months. A butternut squash…

Rice casseroles make a hearty, warming side dish or a light main dish. Choosing brown rice instead of white rice gives your casserole more nutritional substance, as well as a richer flavor. Full of…

Lasagna's origin may not be immediately known. Italy has staked a claim to the origin as one of their national dishes, while some scholars say that the dish originated with the ancient Greeks. Even…

The sweet and savory tastes of roasted squash and caramelized onions harmonize beautifully. Although they're called "caramelized," the onions really undergo a Maillard reaction, which…

A tart is an open pastry, often filled with fruit or a savory vegetable and cheese. It is very similar to a pie, using the same type of pastry crust. Tarts have thinner crust and are made in a tart…

Butternut squash and sweet potatoes are common accompaniments to fall gatherings and celebrations. Both of these fall foods contain a healthy dose of fiber, potassium and vitamin A, and can be…

A compote is a jelly-like food made from fruits or vegetables. Much like a preserve, a compote can be served as a side dish or used as a topping or condiment, and is stored in the fridge or freezer.…