Vegetables

It seems counterintuitive, but trust us.

I’m a convert.

There's more to it than you think.

It takes zero effort.

It makes a huge difference.

Size matters.

Trust us.

It’s the first step to your best-ever eggplant Parm!

The peculiar yet delicious pepper you need in your life.

Let's get roasting!

Take yours to the next level by doing this one thing.

A spud for every occasion.

Don't be afraid to turn up the heat.

It won't last forever.

Smarter, not harder.

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.

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.