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Vegetable by Category - Cooking, Salad & Specialty Veggies

When we say the word "vegetable" we're usually referring to the part of a plant that's eaten. This can be confusing since each culture prepares its food in unique ways, often including the part of a plant another won't. It's sometimes easier to think of vegetables as any part of a plant people can eat. Even that simple definition can be confusing because mushrooms are thought by many to be vegetables but are actually Fungi. We also need to point out that even though seeds, herbs, spices, grains, fruits and nuts are edible, they are not considered vegetables. As you can see, vegetables can be tricky to categorize. This page includes edible plants that may not be true vegetables because there are so many exceptions to their classification.

Cooking Vegetables

Find out more about the vegetables used in dishes from all over the world with information ranging from from selection and storage tips to valuable nutritional information.

Salad Vegetables

Whether your salad is a side dish or a complete meal, it doesn't have to be boring. Dress that salad up with some of these tasty, colorful and nutritious vegetables.

Specialty Vegetables

These specialty vegetables play an important part in international cuisine. Their unique combinations help create the exotic flavors you taste in your favorite dishes.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Vegetables & Vegetarian Cooking
by Roz Denny, Christine Ingram

If you want to learn to eat healthier, this book is a great place to start. The recipes range from simple to complex and are presented in a way that's easy to follow.

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