Vegetables
Getting to Know: Shoots and Stalks
Come spring, shoots and stalks are everywhere. Here are a dozen that could end up in your kitchen and on your plate.
Do Carrot and Celery Sticks Keep Longer If Stored in Water?
Looks can be deceiving. The carrots stored in water looked fresher, but didn't taste as good as their less attractive counterparts.
Substituting White Sweet Potatoes for Regular
Some supermarkets sell white sweet potatoes. Can they be used interchangably with ordinary sweet potatoes?
How to Use Leftover Brine to Make Pickles
Is there any way to use leftover brine from a jar of store-bought pickles to make more pickles?
Dressing Green Salad
Why does green salad wilt if you dress it ahead of time? How can I prevent this?
Trimming Green Beans Quickly
The test kitchen's method for preparing green beans.





