What is Mint
Vegetable and Fruits

What is Mint?

Mint is a fragrant herb that comes in many varieties, including peppermint and spearmint. It has a distinct cool and refreshing taste and aroma. Mint grows easily in home gardens and can also be found fresh at farmers’ markets and grocery stores. It is frequently used to add flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. …

What is Celery
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What is Celery?

Celery is a vegetable that originated in the Mediterranean region over 3,000 years ago. It’s part of the Apiaceae plant family, which also includes carrots, parsley, and fennel. This crisp, watery vegetable has long green stalks that are typically eaten raw or cooked. Celery has a very mild, subtle taste, sometimes described as herbaceous or …

What Is Ginger
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What Is Ginger?

With its assertive, bright flavor, ginger is one ingredient I frequently rely on to add an extra pop of flavor and heat to both sweet and savory dishes. As a food blogger and home cook with over a decade of experience, I’ve learned a great deal about how to select, prepare, and cook with fresh …

Asparagus
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What Is Asparagus? 

Asparagus is one of the most beloved harbingers of springtime, with its slender green spears adding a pop of color and fresh flavor to meals. In this article, I will provide an in-depth guide to purchasing, preparing, and cooking asparagus to help you make the most of this seasonal vegetable. Drawing from my decade of …

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What is Coriander?

Coriander is a herb that belongs to the parsley family (Apiaceae). It has a distinctive aroma and flavor that can enhance many dishes, especially those from Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines. Coriander has two parts that are used for different purposes: the leaves and the seeds. The leaves, also known as cilantro, are …

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