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Zucchini Basics

By on May 20, 2009 in April, Basics

This thin, shiny-skinned vegetable has a pale, juicy flesh that is ideal for use with beef, prosciutto, cheddar, eggplant, tomatoes and pine nuts. Take advantage of the winter months, as they are the time to find the best quality zucchinis. Here are some tips:

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Pink Lady Apples Basics

By on May 20, 2009 in Basics, March

This sweet-flavoured apple is a cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams and is ideal in cooking and as lunch box fillers. The pinkish-red blush on their yellow skin is distinctive to their crisp, sweet-tasting flesh. After being developed in the 70s, they have become an Australian staple, used primarily in dessert dishes. Here [...]

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Hass Avocado Basics

By on May 20, 2009 in Basics, December, June, March, September

This delightful, dark-skinned fruit has a longer shelf life than other avocado varieties, making it the most popular kind in the country. It’s distinctive, textured skin turns from green to purplish-black when ripe. Enjoy the smooth, nutty flavoured flesh in dips, salads, sandwiches, pastas and other delicious dishes. Here are some tips on choosing and [...]

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Cup Mushrooms Basics

By on May 20, 2009 in Basics, March

Mushrooms make a delicious addition to virtually any meal due to their great taste, raw or cooked. Sometimes described as “meat for vegetarians”, mushrooms are loaded with vitamin B. Their infinite versatility makes them ideal for use in both everyday cooking and even in the most gourmet kinds of dishes. Choose the best cup mushrooms [...]

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Baby Brussels Sprouts Basics

By on May 20, 2009 in Basics, Featured Articles, May

These mild-flavoured vegetables look like miniature cabbages and are very eye-catching. They taste slightly sweet and somewhat similar to regular cabbage with a solid and dense texture. With a slight, nutty flavour, baby brussels sprouts are members of the cabbage family and one of the healthiest veggies around. Here are some pointers for getting the [...]

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