vegetables

Frozen butternut squash cubes in a clear freezer bag beside roasted squash cubes on a sheet pan

Frozen Butternut Squash: Best Uses, Cooking Tips, and Storage

June 1, 2026June 11, 2026ting

Frozen butternut squash is best roasted from frozen, simmered into soups, or used in casseroles where a softer texture is helpful. Thaw only when the recipe needs dry cubes.

Fresh red radishes, damp paper towel, storage bag, and glass container on a kitchen counter near a refrigerator drawer

How to Store Radishes

May 7, 2026June 13, 2026ting

Store radishes in the refrigerator with the greens removed. Keep the roots in a plastic bag or covered container and use the greens sooner.

Whole cucumber and whole zucchini with sliced rounds on a wooden cutting board near a kitchen window

Cucumber vs Zucchini

May 4, 2026June 13, 2026ting

Cucumbers are crisp, watery, and usually eaten raw. Zucchini is a tender summer squash with a mild flavor that is usually cooked but can also be eaten raw.

Are onions vegetables or something else entirely?

April 26, 2026ting

Onions are widely cultivated vegetables, of the genus Allium, known for adding flavor to many dishes. They are native to southwest Asia and are grown throughout the world. Onions are an edible vegetable in…

Celery stalks, fennel, onion, carrot, and bell pepper arranged on a cutting board

Celery Substitute

March 14, 2026June 13, 2026ting

The best celery substitute depends on the job. Use fennel, carrots, onion, or bell pepper for cooked flavor bases; cucumber, jicama, or water chestnuts for crunch; celery seed for celery flavor.

Cucumber slices and spears arranged in a freezer container

Can You Freeze Cucumbers?

February 9, 2026June 14, 2026ting

You can freeze cucumbers, but they will not thaw crisp. Freeze them only for smoothies, chilled soups, infused water, or cooked/blended uses.

Strawberry Delights: Unveiling the Nutritional Wonders of this Remarkable Fruit

December 4, 2025ting

Strawberries are technically a fruit because they contain seeds. The “seeds” on strawberries are actually the fruits called achenes. Each strawberry contains about 200 achenes. The red, fleshy part that we eat is called…

Kale leaves arranged on a freezer tray beside a freezer bag

Freezing Kale

November 17, 2025June 14, 2026ting

Freezing kale is best for cooked or blended dishes. Blanch the leaves, cool them quickly, dry well, and freeze in portions for soups, smoothies, sautés, and casseroles.