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Grilled corn is a perfect summer side dish. It's cheap, easy to make, and tasty. In general, there are three most common ways to cook it, but the easiest method is to leave the foil in order to retain heat and humidity. Steps Method 1 of 4:

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Cranberries are delicious and can be added to any dish: salads, yoghurt, fillings, assorted dried fruit etc… Historically they have been used as food, in medicine and as a dye for fabrics. Save money by drying them. Follow these simple steps:

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Nothing is more reminiscent of summer than a nice barbecue of delicious kebabs. You can't go wrong when you smell the aroma of the ingredients that are cooked on the grill and that stimulate your mouth water. The best thing is that you can choose to cook beef, chicken, pork or lamb;

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The peach season always passes too quickly, but if you freeze these delicious fruits, you will be able to enjoy their rich and sweet taste, typically summer, even in the colder months. To preserve the taste of peaches, harvest them when they are at their peak of ripeness.

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Have you grown courgettes in your garden? Then the harvest is likely to have been bountiful! Zucchini can be cooked in several ways. You can cut them into wedges and then brown them with Parmesan cheese and aromatic herbs. You can also cut them in half and stuff them with a stuffing made from sauteed meat and vegetables.

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Cabbage is a vegetable whose goodness is often underestimated and for this reason it is used little. The truth is that it is rich in nutrients, low in calories and suitable for enhancing the flavor of many dishes. For some, the smell of cabbage can be annoying, but you just need to know how to cook it to prevent the kitchen from filling up with that characteristic fragrance that not everyone likes.

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From salads to soups, from coleslaw to curries, cabbage is the main ingredient in many delicious preparations. A whole head of cabbage in the refrigerator can be intimidating for people not too used to cooking. Don't panic! Cutting this vegetable is a quick and easy job.

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Homemade pumpkin puree is a perfect base for pumpkin pie, cookies, and many other fall dishes. It is made from fresh roasted and peeled pumpkins. This article explains how to choose a good pumpkin and turn it into a puree. Steps Method 1 of 3:

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Dandelion leaves are rich in vitamins A and C and contain more iron than spinach. These leaves are great for a salad after cooking. They are also easy to prepare. Ingrediants Dandelion leaves A little butter or a teaspoon of olive oil Steps Step 1.

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Don't be frightened by appearances. Avocados are pretty easy to cut and are also good for your health. When you have finally extracted the delicious pulp of this fruit, there will be nothing more you cannot do. Steps Method 1 of 2: Cut an Avocado Step 1.

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Do you want to eat a kiwi? This fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Once you know how to determine if a kiwi is ripe, peeling and preparing it will be a breeze. You can eat it on its own or try using it as an ingredient for making fruit salads, smoothies, and more.

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Crunchy, fresh, and rich in vitamins and minerals, green beans have many properties, even when fried. Frying green beans is definitely not the healthiest way to consume them, but with the right recipes it is not difficult to find a good compromise between nutrition and taste.

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Spinach typically gets soft and mushy after being frozen, but because it retains all the nutrients and flavor, it's a perfect ingredient for smoothies and cooked dishes. Blanching them ensures that they remain edible for longer periods, but you can freeze them raw as well.

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Steamed vegetables are an excellent complement to different recipes and, unlike boiled ones, they do not lose their crunchiness, color and nutrients. Not everyone knows that there are excellent alternatives to the steamer. With a pot with a lid and a metal or tin foil basket, stove or microwave, you'll be able to serve a wide variety of perfectly cooked vegetables for any occasion.

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Prunes are a healthy and nutritious food that can be combined with any meal. Drying them at home can take some time. You can dehydrate them in the oven or in a dryer, and once they are ready you will need to store them properly. At the time of use, you will be spoiled for choice:

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Commonly, turnip leaves are cooked in boiling water. There are many ways to flavor this precious vegetable, starting with a simple addition of butter, salt and pepper. Read the article if you want to know more. Ingrediants For 4 servings 340 g of turnip leaves 15 - 30 ml of lemon juice 15 ml of butter or extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Steps Part 1 of 3:

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For those who love to use onions in the kitchen, having them always available in the freezer is convenient and functional. Before freezing them, it is important to prepare them following some rules to make sure that they keep their flavor intact for a long time.

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Fermenting the vegetables and storing them in a liquid solution improves their nutritional profile and the final result is a tasty, crunchy and delicious product. Kimchi and sauerkraut are popular variations, but most vegetables can ferment when immersed in liquid, often by adding salt or adding another product to kickstart the process.

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There are many different ways to cut a cucumber. Learn about the most popular cuts that can be applied to other vegetables as well. Slice cucumbers quickly and evenly to give your dishes an inviting and professional look. Steps Method 1 of 4:

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Celery can be a light and natural snack with almost no calories. It is delicious raw, cooked or paired with different sauces and dips, not forgetting that it contains many nutrients. Read on to learn how to make the most of this vegetable's properties.

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In the season of lemons you can squeeze them and keep the juice to always have it at hand in the kitchen. In the freezer it will remain as fresh and tasty as freshly squeezed. Depending on how much lemon juice you want to keep, you can use an ice cube mold or a jar.

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Frozen vegetables are very often cheaper, rich in nutrients and keep longer than fresh ones. Steam cooking prevents them from losing characteristics such as shape, color, texture, taste and nutritional value. Frozen vegetables can be steamed on the stove using a special basket or metal colander.

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If you have guests for dinner, you certainly don't want to serve a hard, cold, sticky puree. Of course, it may happen that the result is not the best, but this article will help you make a good impression. In fact, there are several methods that will allow you to keep it soft and creamy for several hours while preparing it in advance.

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The term whiten has two meanings and in this article we will cover both of them. In cooking, "bleaching" means partial cooking of vegetables followed by rapid cooling. This process destroys the bacteria and enzymes that degrade the vegetable and allows it to be frozen without losing its texture and flavor.

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Steamed carrots are a quick and easy side dish to prepare, and go well with any dish. Steaming is the healthiest technique for cooking vegetables, as it keeps all the nutrients intact, retains the colors, flavors and texture. You can cook steamed carrots in a special basket, in the microwave or in a saucepan.

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Eggplant is a vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber (technically it is a fruit), very widespread and used in kitchens all over the world. When grilled, it takes on a firm and very pleasant texture, deserving of its reputation as an excellent meat substitute in vegetarian dishes.

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In the field of superfoods, amla (or Indian gooseberry) has tons of properties and is one of the fruits with the highest content of vitamin C. It can be eaten in different forms and is considered a key element of Ayurveda, a holistic practice used in India since ancient times.

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Have you ever prepared a salad with lettuce and it seems soggy or wilted? This article will tell you how to keep it crunchy and fresh with minimal effort and your salad will look even better. Steps Step 1. Empty 1 or 2 ice cube molds into a large bowl Step 2.

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If you recently picked Brussels sprouts from your garden or bought a large amount from the supermarket on a special offer, you may be wondering how to eat them all before they go bad. Luckily for you, you can keep them in the freezer for up to a year, so you'll have as much time as you want to enjoy them.

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Cherries are delicious, sweet but slightly tart fruits that you can use to garnish a drink, eat them as they are, or use in many other ways. Getting cherries isn't difficult! You just need to carefully examine them for any flaws, bad coloring and check their consistency.

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Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit that can be eaten raw, grilled, baked, or made into delicious drinks and smoothies. But if you've never tried pineapple before, it's normal to have doubts about how to eat it. The pineapple is covered with a thick and slightly thorny skin and also has a tuft of leaves on the top.

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Eggplants are a great vegetable with which you can prepare countless tasty recipes. Also know that they can be frozen easily by following some small tricks. Before being frozen, they must be cleaned, sliced and blanched lightly. Alternatively, you can freeze them after cooking them in the oven or still raw and prepared to be used in a parmigiana.

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More and more people are replacing potatoes with other vegetables and greens to prepare tasty and crunchy chips, but perhaps few people know that fruit can also be used. Apples are perfect for making sweet chips, which can be served as a dessert, as a snack or perhaps a delicious breakfast.

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Eating salad is a great way to have a healthy and balanced diet. You can combine the best that nature has to offer by mixing red, yellow and green vegetables. Select the right ingredients to create a great salad without having to resort to high-calorie sauces.

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The blanching technique allows vegetables to be cooked quickly to preserve their flavors and nutrients. If not blanched, spinach can lose its bright color and nutrients when it is in the freezer. To blanch them, you can use the stove or microwave and then transfer them to a bowl filled with water and ice.

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Salad is a healthy food and is the perfect base for multiple and delicious varieties of fruit and vegetables. For a healthy diet, it is important to know how to keep vegetables fresh when you prepare them in advance. Keep the vegetables in the refrigerator wrapped in kitchen paper and combine them only when it's time to eat the salad.

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You can find fresh green beans at the market in the summer, but for a little while. If your family likes the taste of these summer vegetables, you can freeze them for later use. It's easy to make at home, and gives you the ability to control the quality of the food your family consumes.

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If you want to store apples in the freezer for all year round use, you can use a very simple system. Apples must be peeled, cored and sliced before being frozen and added with lemon juice, salted water or a fruit preservative to ensure that they do not blacken and do not spoil.

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Watermelon is a sweet, tasty and low-calorie fruit with anticancer and energizing properties. It's a delicious snack and a great way to start the day with a healthy and nutritious breakfast. This guide offers an overview of the characteristics of this fruit, the best methods to eat it and also some ideas for preparing delicious and creative recipes.

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The most common method to steam corn is to use a special basket, but if you don't have one, there are many other ways to achieve the same result, even using the classic oven or microwave. The important thing is to know those tricks that allow you to cook it to perfection.