An A to Z guide to choosing, storing, preparing, and cooking fresh produce and recipe ingredients.
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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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Scallions
Many green onions picked before they’ve matured are referred to as scallions, but true scallions are a distinct and milder variety.
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Strawberries
Red, ripe, and luscious, this popular fruit has lots of vitamin C and health-boosting antioxidants.
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Okra
These long and elegant pods, also known as lady’s fingers, are high in vitamins A and C, and they’re not necessarily slimy.
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Mangoes
Rich in vitamins A, C, and D, mangoes are sweet, fragrant, large-pitted tropical fruits commonly used in Latin American, Asian, and Indian cuisine.
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Ramps
A member of the onion family, ramps, or wild leeks, have a pungent garlic-onion flavor. This vitamin C-rich allium inspires spring festivals in Appalachian states and sells out quickly at urban farmers’ markets.
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Sugar Snap Peas
Crisp, sweet sugar snap peas are eaten pod and all. Like all legumes, they’re a good source of protein.
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Asparagus
Adults await the arrival of asparagus each spring almost as eagerly as their kids await the Easter Bunny. Besides being delicious, asparagus is an especially good source of folate.
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Snow Peas
Flat, thin snow peas are harvested before the peas inside the pod develop, so they’re tender enough to eat pod and all.
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Spinach
A good source of vitamins A and C, spinach is a versatile vegetable that’s great raw or cooked.
Find out what's in season in your area right now, then locate a farmers' market near you.
