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Not only is a cucumber a refreshing snack on a hot day, it is also very versatile. You will find cucumbers in a soothing facial masque and a jar of pickles.
For a vegetable that looks like, and is often considered, a weed, fat hen is a worthwhile crop to seek out for its nutritional value.
Fresh green beans are one of my favorites. Green, crisp, fresh and delicious; nothing beats fresh green beans.
Mild, delicate flavor. Used in western and oriental cuisines; many varieties with different flavors in sauces, stuffing, soups. As a vegetables they are used in Orient with fish, meat and poultry; also as a side dish in western cuisines. Dried, they are used as seasoning rather than vegetable.
Onions come in many varieties, some sweet, some tangy, but all are good for the body and good as an ingredient in main dishes.
Not only are peas enjoyable to eat, they are highly nourishing. Peas are essential in a vegetarian diet because of their high protein content.
Pasta has a variety of textures, flavors, and styles. There is always an open invitation to experiment and find a new twist on an old favorite pasta dish. Scrub your old habits and bring out a pasta you have never tried. Re-examine and re-discover all your favorite pasta dishes by exploring the big, wonderful world of pasta.
After all, isn't the image that comes to mind sweet and smooth and covered in whipped cream? But, according to nutritionists, we should be thinking of pumpkin more often than during the annual Charlie Brown cartoon or as a delicious way to top off a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner.
Sweet potatoes can be cooked in similar ways as common potatoes. Sweet potatoes have a sweet flavor that has been compared to roast chestnut or a sweet squash.
