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Everyday Cooking: Vegetables and Sides

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May is National Strawberry Month!

Eat more berries with these recipes.

 

TODAY'S TIPS & ADVICE

Asparagus

Asparagus Spears

Once known as "sparrow grass," fresh asparagus of all colors—green, purple, or white—is a gastronomic gift of spring.

Rhubarb

Although it's often treated as a fruit and used in pies or baked goods, rhubarb makes an excellent tart counterpoint in savory dishes.

Sesame Broccoli Salad

Broccoli

Perfectly cooked broccoli is an appetizing bright green with a mild, pleasant flavor and a tender but firm texture.

Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad

Grain Salads

Try out a different side dish: serve a colorful Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad, Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad, or other cool dish.

Blanching Vegetables (Video)

Learn about blanching vegetables: par-cooking them so they're tender yet still colorful. Add them to salads, soups, or serve with dips.

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TRADING TIPS

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This cook made a gluten-free version of Lemon Coconut Squares: "I used coconut flour instead of regular, and half butter, half coconut oil. Wonderful!"

 

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