Vegetables

Red tomatoes aren't the only game in town.

Spoiler: They’re all delicious.

Preserve green beans at their peak of freshness for up to three months!

They're not the same, but they're also not that different.

No accessories required.

We've got a technique for each variety.

Say goodbye to overcooked, limp broccoli forever.

No more mushy potatoes.

Make the most of your farmers market haul.

The flavor goes all the way up!

So you can enjoy it anytime of year.

We explain.

It's great for more than pie.

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Burning hands, begone.

Even Congress is up in arms.

Hint: two of them are the same!

They’re both great — but they're not the same.

There's so much more than the basic slice.

It’s pure perfection.

They're more than just cheese dip.

They stay crunchy-fresh for over two weeks.

No soggy crusts here!

Relief for jalapeño hands is right in your pantry.

Plus, we've got perfect recipes to get started.

An easy, step-by-step guide.

The best way to peel pearl onions is also the easiest and the fastest.

Grab some milk — things are about to heat up.

Spaghetti squash is a perennial favorite here at Kitchn. We love its versatility — this squash is good for so much more than faux spaghetti noodles. But whether you’re planning to make spaghetti squash chicken Parm or broccoli and cheese spaghetti squash casserole, you have to prep it first. Cutting a spaghetti squash the right way isn’t hard, as long as you have the right tools and technique.

Nope, it’s not in the baking aisle.

“It’s not always easy to figure out which potatoes to use for what,” writes Deborah Madison in Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. Some 25 years after the book was published, those words still ring true, especially when you consider the range of conventional and heirloom potato varieties available at supermarkets and farm stands. The best potatoes for roasting, baking, mashing, and frying aren’t always interchangeable.

A little goes so far.

Don’t overcook them!

I’m a believer.

Number two is a total game-changer.

The purple root vegetable is becoming super popular for a reason.

This is an easy fix.

Now you know.

It’s all about the technique.

While those inexpensive pumpkin carving kits you see at the grocery store may seem appealing, they're actually not your best bet.

Don't worry, it is still delicious.

Serve them at your next party!

For your best mashed potatoes yet.

Yes, you can freeze mashed potatoes. Here's how.

Here’s to the humble, dependable spud. It has to be one of the top kitchen staples of all time, loved for its versatility — giving us creamy mashes, comforting hashes, cheesy gratins, crisp fries, crunchy chips, fluffy bakes to load with butter and sour cream, and much more. We tend to take this kitchen stalwart for granted, stashing it in the pantry with little care and expecting it to be there at our beck and call. But that doesn’t always pan out.

It can be daunting to face a butternut squash. Learn how to cut butternut squash in four easy steps.

They may look similar, but they're indeed different. Here's what you should know.

In addition to white button, cremini mushrooms are likely the most popular mushrooms you buy when at the store — and there’s a reason for that. These popular mushrooms, which have a size similar to white button mushrooms but resemble portobellos mushrooms, are super versatile in the kitchen.Though cremini mushroom are easy to find, you may be wondering what exactly cremini mushrooms are and how much do they differ from other common varieties. Here’s what you need to know.

An easy formula that doesn't require a scale!

It’s always sad to see ripe summer vegetables fade out, but there is excitement that comes in with the even more interesting and complex vegetables of fall. While there is a plethora of produce available once September rolls around, it’s helpful to have a guide to all the fall vegetables at the store. Luckily, we’ve rounded up 12 fall vegetables you should be on the lookout for this season.

Here’s how to dice, chop, mince, and everything between!

No peeler, no problem.

When you finally get tired of eating fresh summer corn, freeze it.

The methods are super simple!

Slicing an avocado is a simple technique that requires minimal knife skills and just a few seconds of your time.

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are a funny-looking tuber with a delicate, artichoke-like flavor, and they have been growing in popularity in recent years, popping up at farmers markets and on restaurant menus around the country. But before you go on a sunchoke binge, you should know its unofficial nickname: the Fartichoke.

There are very few savory recipes that don’t begin with a chopped onion or that contain minced herbs or garlic. For a new cook, terms like “medium chop” or “small dice” can be confusing. Medium compared to what? How small is small? And how much trouble can you get into if you small chop something when the recipe says to mince?

Here's how long it really takes to caramelize onions, and why recipe writers sometimes pretend otherwise.

Q: I keep hearing how fennel is in season. What is it, and what are innovative ways to use it?Sent by BrieEditor: Brie, fennel is a bulbous vegetable with a tall, wispy, fronded top that looks rather like dill. The fronds can be used in salads, but the main attraction of fennel is the bulb itself. It’s very firm and crunchy, and it tastes a bit like licorice and anise. It has a fresh, bright taste and it’s one of our favorite vegetables for salads and slaws.

Behold, a potentially life-changing video from Saveur that helps you get corn off the cob quickly and easily and makes excellent use of a multi-tasting bundt pan! I can’t believe I missed this video when it came out last year, but it’s never too late to learn a brilliant kitchen trick. As shown in the video, a bundt pan helps hold the cob in place and neatly catches corn kernels and milk as you shave them to use in salads, dessert, juice, and more.