Chayote is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family along with melons, cucumbers and squash. Commonly grown on the ground or on trellises, chayote looks like a flattened apple or pear and has a smooth skin. The chayote can be eaten raw in salads or stuffed and...
Also known as English or seedless cucumbers, these greenhouse grown cukes have common slicing cucumbers beat in several ways. For one thing, they have smaller and fewer seeds which makes them less bitter tasting. Cello cucumbers are are sold wrapped in plastic to...
Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a brown knobby round root topped off by skinny green stems. Its size can vary from that of a potato to that of a melon. Inside the rough brown surface is a creamy white center with a mild celery-like flavor. Unlike other root...
A member of the brassica family, it is related to broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts and cabbage. White cauliflower’s lack of color comes from the heavy green leaves protecting the head from sunlight, which prevents chlorophyll from developing. Cauliflower is a...
The cardoon is a thistle-like plant with an artichoke, salsify and celery flavor. It grows from 31 to 59 inches tall with green leaves up to 20 inches long. It is used mostly by French and Italian chefs. Enjoy it fried, sliced or in soup. This vegetable is an...
