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Using Bamboo Shoots

Bamboo shoots are great when added to stir fry or egg rolls. Tips for storing, cooking with and using bamboo shoots. The fresh variety can be found in many Southeast Asian dishes.

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Using Bell Pepper

Bell peppers come in a variety of colors;including, green, red, yellow, and orange. Also, yet rarely, they can be found purple, white and brown. Bell peppers are technically a fruit but usually referred to a vegetable, in the culinary sense.

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Using Asparagus

Asparagus is low in calories and full of nutrients such as folic acid, potassium and Vitamins A and C.

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Using Artichokes

Artichokes are in the thistle group, native to the Mediterranean. First brought to the Americas in 1600 but not popular until the 1920's. Often known as globe artichokes, not to be confused with Jerusalem artichokes. Artichokes are high in Vitamin B, C and don't contain fat.

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Using Beets

There are many varieties of beets, red, sugar, pink and cream colored beets. They are high in calcium, potassium and phosphorus. The greens are also edible and high in nutrients.

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Using Bamboo Shoots

Using Bamboo ShootsBamboo shoots are great when added to stir fry or egg rolls. Tips for storing, cooking with and using bamboo shoots. The fresh variety can be found in many Southeast Asian dishes.


Using Bell Pepper

Using Bell PepperBell peppers come in a variety of colors;including, green, red, yellow, and orange. Also, yet rarely, they can be found purple, white and brown. Bell peppers are technically a fruit but usually referred to a vegetable, in the culinary sense.


Using Asparagus

Using AsparagusAsparagus is low in calories and full of nutrients such as folic acid, potassium and Vitamins A and C.


Using Artichokes

Using ArtichokesArtichokes are in the thistle group, native to the Mediterranean. First brought to the Americas in 1600 but not popular until the 1920's. Often known as globe artichokes, not to be confused with Jerusalem artichokes. Artichokes are high in Vitamin B, C and don't contain fat.