Overripe Tomatoes? Make them firm by dipping them in cold water, add some salt and leave overnight.
Use Radish Greens Instead Of Discarding
Raise your hand if you have always thrown away the top radish greens! I had never even tried to taste them before, but decided to take a little nibble. Do you know that radish greens are awesome tasting because they have a nice peppery flavor? Why throw them away?
After trying many ways to keep it fresh, I have found that if you remove the core, completely wrap the head of lettuce in aluminum foil, and keep in the crisper section of the refrigerator, it will last for weeks.
For crunchy coleslaw, cut cabbage in half and soak in salted water for an hour. Drain well, then proceed with recipe.
Shelf Life of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
How long does it take for these following fruits and vegetables to decompose: strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, cherries...
Steamed Carrot Pudding Too Dry
I made a carrot pudding using my mother's recipe, but it came out too dry. It is a traditional recipe containing steamed carrot, potato, suet, flour, raisins and spices. Did I steam it too long, not enough? Cover it right? (waxed paper, then cloth).
If you like the flavor of green chillies, but hate the pungency, you can remove the seeds and use the green part. To de-seed chillies, cut into half lengthwise and hold under a running faucet, the seeds will flow out.
Minimizing the Bitter Flavor of Collard Greens in Recipes
Collards are the only plant crop that thrives in my garden. Any suggestions as to how to minimize the bitter flavor? I chopped up some for a lentil and sausage soup and wasn't too happy with the result due to their strong flavor.
If you are cooking pasta, rice, or any vegetable that grows above the ground-start cooking in hot water. This saves lots of money because you don't have to wait to heat the water, so it cooks quicker.
When you have a variety of vegetables on their last legs but not enough of any one to make a full dish, chop them all up, throw them in a roaster, coat with a light layer of oil and seasoning.
How do I blanch corn?
I recently froze some home grown okra and was wondering if I could pickle it and how since it's frozen?
After previous problems with some moldy onions, because they touched in storage, this year we used several old pairs of tights. Pop one onion in, right down to the toe, then tie a knot above it.
Identifying Eating Peppers from Cooking Peppers
Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. 3 bumps = eat (3 letters in the word).
I need a recipe for canning Harvard beets. Thank you.
What is the best way to preserve fresh corn on the cob?
Can you freeze green onions?
To peel onions without tears, soak onions in water for 2 minutes and peel. Process by chopping some and slicing the rest in the food processor. Then store in separate air tight containers in the refrigerator. Use as needed. They will keep for one week to ten days.
To cut corn off the cob without burning your fingers, first boil your corn. I always cut my ears in half. Take tongs and get the corn out of the water. Hold the corn so you can stick a corn cob holder in the top.
Are There Tomatoes That are Green When Ripe?
While on holiday in Rome, we bought sandwiches containing slices of green tomatoes. Are these a special tomato or just any old unripe fruit? Thanks.
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.
One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potatoes and More!
How many times have you stood in front of the potatoes in the store and wondered what the difference was in all those different varieties of potatoes? Or maybe you're a beginner at cooking and would like to know which potato is better for potato salad and which is best for baked potatoes.
Potatoes are an inexpensive ingredient for lots of dishes. What are your favorite recipes using potatoes?
I have found that you can keep all your vegetables fresh longer if you remove the cores and seeds from them as soon as possible after you purchase them. When I buy a stalk of celery I bring it home and wash it and cut the bottom and tops off the stalks.
