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What is mizuna? Mizuna is a Japanese mustard green, and the name translates to “water vegetable” because of the vegetable’s juicy stalks. The plant is known by other names, such as spider mustard, kyona, and...

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What is Napa cabbage? Napa cabbage, also called Chinese cabbage or celery cabbage, is a vegetable with green leaves and white ribs. It's often used in Asian cuisine. The inner leaves are used to make...

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What are mushrooms? Mushrooms are considered fungi. That may sound unappetizing, but most mushrooms are not only completely safe to eat. They add a wide range of flavors and textures to recipes. The fungi family...

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What are mustard greens? Mustard greens come from the mustard plant. Also known as brown mustard, Indian mustard, vegetable mustard, and Chinese mustard, mustard greens are a part of the Brassica genus of vegetables. Mustard...

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What are lima beans? Lima beans are legumes (the fruit seeds of plants). Part of the Phaseolus genus, they are also commonly known as: Double beans Madagascar beans Chad beans Sieva beans Wax beans Taste-wise,...

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What are lion's mane mushrooms? Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, the lion’s mane is an edible mushroom in the tooth fungus group. It features long spines that resemble a hairy dog (or lion’s...

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What is lemongrass? This herb is the stalk of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus) and has a lemony scent with a hint of ginger. It can be used fresh or dried and is commonly found...

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What is the lotus root? Lotus root is the edible rhizome (root) of the lotus plant, a medicinal plant scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera. The lotus root is oblong in shape with rounded edges and...

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What is marjoram? Marjoram is an aromatic herb typically used in Mediterranean dishes. Marjoram belongs to the mint family, and it’s a sub-species of oregano. However, it’s sweeter, milder, and more floral than its spicy,...