An A to Z guide to choosing, storing, preparing, and cooking fresh produce and recipe ingredients.
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Carrots
Loaded with beta-carotene (a great source of vitamin A), carrots are colorful, flavorful, and versatile, working in either sweet or savory dishes, cooked or raw.
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Grapefruit
A classic accompaniment to Sunday brunch, grapefruit probably got its name because of the way it grows: in giant, grapelike bunches. It’s packed with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, but those taking certain medications (for high blood pressure, cholesterol, anxiety, to name a few) should beware, as grapefruit can interact dangerously with the drugs.
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Turnips
Although the turnip has been grown for more than 4,000 years and was one of the first foods to be cultivated in Europe, it is currently underappreciated: It keeps well, takes to almost any cooking method, and has a subtly flavored, tasty flesh.
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Oranges
Once found at the bottom of Christmas stockings, oranges today mostly end up in breakfast-table juice glasses. Chock-full of nutrients like vitamin C, they also lend sweet, tangy flavor to foods.
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Potatoes
The most widely consumed of all vegetables, potatoes are a nutritious, low-calorie source of carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamin C, and their skins are high in fiber. Large potatoes tend to be the most earthy tasting, while smaller specimens are sweeter.
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Chard
A member of the beet family with stellar nutritional credentials, chard (a.k.a. Swiss chard) is a Mediterranean favorite with deep red or green leaves and an earthy, slightly bitter taste.
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Cabbage
Typically served boiled as corned beef’s longtime companion or raw in coleslaw, this cruciferous vegetable can be a healthful addition to many dishes.
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Rutabaga
This tasty, often overlooked root vegetable is a budget-friendly source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and more.
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Kale
A nutritional powerhouse, kale is a great source of vitamins A and C, calcium, and cancer-fighting phytonutrients. It has a mild cabbagey taste but none of the bitterness of other winter greens.
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Parsnips
A parsnip looks like a white carrot (and is, in fact, in the same family). Along with their sweet flavor, parsnips bring vitamin C, folate, and potassium to the table.
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