Grocery Guides

Grocery Guides

What are white onions? White onions, like their onion cousins, are part of the broader allium family of vegetables that also includes garlic, scallions, leeks, and chives. They're easy to spot, with their papery, often…...

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What are wood ear mushrooms? Wood ear mushrooms are instantly recognizable, with their dark brown color and wrinkled, ear-like appearance. Their rubbery, gelatinous texture adds a layer of chewy goodness to soups and stir-fries, and…...

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What are sprouts? Sprouts are the small shoots that grow from germinated seeds. Sprouts can come from a variety of seeds, including: Alfalfa Clover Broccoli Sunflower Beans Mustard Radish Dill Pumpkin However, one of the most…...

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What is sweet corn? Sweet corn, also called sugar corn and pole corn, is a popular variety of corn that is enjoyed in various ways, including boiled, steamed, grilled, and roasted. Eating it fresh off…...

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What are yams? In the United States, the word "yam" is used to refer to two broad types of root vegetable. On the one hand, are "true" yams, but often, when we talk about yams, we…...

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What are yellow onions? Yellow onions are most recognized for their copper-colored and flaky outer skin. The inside of a yellow onion will usually be pale yellow, light green, or white in color. In comparison to…...

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What is yellow squash? Yellow squash is often confused with zucchini; however, the distinct difference lies in the shape and color. Zucchini is often straight (same width) from top to bottom, while yellow squash (or any…...

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What is yucca? Yucca, also known as the cassava root, is a tuber vegetable similar in coloring to a potato but has a shape similar to a carrot but thicker in size. The yucca root’s…...

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What are Yukon Gold potatoes? Yukon gold potatoes are one of the best-selling varieties of yellow potato in the United States. Small to medium-sized, their fluffy texture and creamy flavor make them ideally suited for…...