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What is escarole? Escarole is a leafy green vegetable that’s part of the chicory family. That means it’s related to the endive, frisee, and Belgian endive. It’s a popular vegetable in Italian cuisine, and it’s...

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What are fava beans? Pop culture enthusiasts may know about fava beans from Hannibal Lecter's famed line in the 2001 movie Hannibal. Aside from being great with liver and a nice chianti, fava beans are...

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What are fiddlehead ferns? Fiddlehead ferns are a whimsical vegetable that features curled-up ferns at the tips of their spear shape. They look similar to asparagus and share their sweetness. They snap like a green...

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What are Fresno peppers? What looks like a jalapeño but isn’t a jalapeño? The answer: Fresno peppers. In fact, these 2 varieties are so much alike in appearance that even grocery stores often mislabel them....

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What are fingerling potatoes? Unlike conventional spuds, fingerling potatoes are heralded for their petite size, tender skins, heirloom origins, and superb flavor. These root vegetables are elongated in appearance, resembling misshapen fingers, hence the name...

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What is garlic? A plant in the onion (Allium) family, garlic is similar to leeks, shallots, chives, and onions. It comes in a bulb, which is called a garlic clove. Each bulb is comprised of...

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What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the stems of the hardneck garlic plant and have buds on their ends. These seasonal vegetables are long, curly green stalks that resemble green beans and are often...

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What is ginseng? Ginseng is a perennial root vegetable that usually dies in the fall and reemerges from its root system in the spring. The part we use in medicine and food comes from the...

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What is a ghost pepper? When looking to add spice and heat to a recipe, a ghost pepper will certainly do the trick. The ghost pepper is also commonly called Bhut Jolokia. It originated in...