An A to Z guide to choosing, storing, preparing, and cooking fresh produce and recipe ingredients.

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Jalapeno Peppers

Jalapeno Peppers

One of the most commonly used chile peppers in the United States, medium-to-hot jalapeños are available fresh and jarred. When dried and smoked, they are known as chipotles.
Jicama

Jicama

Popular in Mexico, this root vegetable has a crisp texture that remains crunchy even when cooked. Its white flesh has a subtle flavor that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Apples make a good substitute in recipes that call for raw jicama, while water chestnuts can be substituted for cooked.

what's in season

Fruits and vegetables at their peak right now.

   
  • Broccoli Rabe
  • Onion
  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Radishes
  • Watercress
  • Fiddlehead Ferns
  • Ramps
  • Asparagus
  • Steamed artichoke
  • Scallions
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