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Collard Greens
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Choose leaves that are bright green and fresh looking. Avoid those that look wet and bruised or shriveled. Holes, tears and yellowing edges are signs the greens are past their prime...
Cilantro
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Place the stems (with roots intact if attached) in a glass of water and cover the top loosely with a plastic bag, refrigerate. Kitchen Tip Take care not to mince fresh cilantro too...
Cauliflower
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Look for cauliflower that has a creamy white color with densely packed florets that are free of blemishes, browning or wet spots. Kitchen Tip To save time, this dish may be created using...
Carrots
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection If possible, select carrots that still have greens attached, as these tend to keep better. Check the freshness of the carrot leaves, or if the leaves are removed, choose the carrots with...
Cantaloupe
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Choose a melon without bruises, soft spots, moldy patches and cracks. Aroma is a great indicator of ripeness - the smell should be sweet and fragrant. Kitchen Tip How do you know if...
Cabbage
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Keep the cabbage whole and do not wash until you plan to use it. Store the whole head of cabbage in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week. Kitchen Tip To cut scallions,...
Brussels Sprouts
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Keep unwashed and untrimmed brussels sprouts in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. Stored in a plastic bag, they can be kept for 10 days. Kitchen Tip Brussels sprouts are a...
Blueberries
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Select berries that are completely blue, with no tinge of red. Avoid soft, shriveled, watery or moldy blueberries. Stained or leaking containers are an indication of damaged fruit....
Bell Peppers
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Refrigerate peppers, unwashed, in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer. Red and yellow peppers will last four to five days; green, about a week. Kitchen Tip White onions and yellow...
Beans
By Kansas Living on August 22, 2016
Storage Dry beans will keep well in an airtight container, stored in a cool, dry, dark spot. Kitchen Tip To lower the fat content of this soup, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Get A...
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