Vegetables

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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.

April/May 2013

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.

April/May 2013

Substituting White Sweet Potatoes for Regular

Some supermarkets sell white sweet potatoes. Can they be used interchangably with ordinary sweet potatoes?

October/November 2012

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?

February/March 2012

Dressing Green Salad

Why does green salad wilt if you dress it ahead of time? How can I prevent this?

December/January 2012

Trimming Green Beans Quickly

The test kitchen's method for preparing green beans.

 

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