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Romaine Lettuce
Taste: Crisp, slightly bitter Seasonal Availability: Year-round, best in spring and fall Best Cooking Methods: Best served raw in salads
Sweet Potato
Taste: Sweet, creamy Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Baking, roasting, mashed
Bok Choy
Taste: Mild, slightly sweet Seasonal Availability: Year-round, peak in winter Best Cooking Methods: Stir-frying, steaming, sautéing
Carrot
Taste: Sweet, crunchy Seasonal Availability: Fall through spring Best Cooking Methods: Boiling, roasting, raw in salads
Brussels Sprouts
Taste: Bitter, nutty Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, pan-frying, steaming
Okra
Taste: Mild, slightly grassy Seasonal Availability: Summer and early fall Best Cooking Methods: Frying, stewing, roasting
Cauliflower
Taste: Mild, slightly nutty Seasonal Availability: Year-round Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, steaming, mashing
Collard Greens
Taste: Slight bitterness, earthy Seasonal Availability: Year-round, best in cool weather Best Cooking Methods: Boiling, sautéing, braising
Eggplant
Taste: Mild, slightly bitter Seasonal Availability: Late summer and fall Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, baking, frying
Broccoli
Taste: Slightly bitter, earthy Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Steaming, stir-frying, roasting
Beetroot
Taste: Earthy, sweet Seasonal Availability: Fall through spring Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, boiling, pickling
Garlic
Taste: Pungent, spicy when raw / mellow when cooked Seasonal Availability: Year-round Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, sautéing, raw in dressings
Radish
Taste: Peppery, crunchy Seasonal Availability: Spring and fall Best Cooking Methods: Best served raw, pickled, in salads
Pumpkin
Taste: Sweet, earthy Seasonal Availability: Fall Best Cooking Methods: Baking, roasting, puréeing
Zucchini
Taste: Mild, slightly sweet Seasonal Availability: Summer Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, grilling, spiralizing for noodles
Fennel
Taste: Anise-like, sweet Seasonal Availability: Fall through spring Best Cooking Methods: Braising, sautéing, raw in salads
Spinach
Taste: Slightly bitter, earthy Seasonal Availability: Spring and fall Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, boiling, raw in salads
Squash (Winter)
Taste: Rich, nutty Seasonal Availability: Late summer through winter Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, baking, puréeing
Turnip
Taste: Bitter, earthy Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, boiling, mashing
Tomato
Taste: Sweet, tangy Seasonal Availability: Summer Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, grilling, raw in salads
Mushroom
Taste: Umami, earthy Seasonal Availability: Varies by type, many cultivated year-round Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, grilling, roasting
Green Beans
Taste: Crisp, slightly sweet Seasonal Availability: Summer through fall Best Cooking Methods: Steaming, blanching, sautéing
Chard
Taste: Bitter, earthy Seasonal Availability: Year-round Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, boiling, raw in salads
Potato
Taste: Earthy, starchy Seasonal Availability: Year-round Best Cooking Methods: Boiling, baking, frying
Onion
Taste: Pungent, sharp when raw / sweet when cooked Seasonal Availability: Year-round Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, caramelizing, raw in salads
Celery
Taste: Mild, slightly peppery Seasonal Availability: Year-round Best Cooking Methods: Raw in salads, braising, in soups
Leek
Taste: Mild onion-like Seasonal Availability: Fall through spring Best Cooking Methods: Braising, sautéing, in soups
Artichoke
Taste: Nutty, slightly sweet Seasonal Availability: Spring and early fall Best Cooking Methods: Boiling, steaming, grilling
Asparagus
Taste: Nutty, grassy Seasonal Availability: Spring Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, blanching, roasting
Cucumber
Taste: Mild, refreshing Seasonal Availability: Summer Best Cooking Methods: Best served raw, pickled, in salads
Lettuce
Taste: Fresh, slightly bitter Seasonal Availability: Year-round, best in spring Best Cooking Methods: Best served raw in salads
Arugula
Taste: Peppery, tangy Seasonal Availability: Year-round, peak in spring and fall Best Cooking Methods: Best served raw in salads
Rhubarb
Taste: Tart, tangy Seasonal Availability: Spring Best Cooking Methods: Baking, stewing, in pies
Acorn Squash
Taste: Sweet, nutty Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, baking, stuffing
Bell Pepper
Taste: Sweet, crisp Seasonal Availability: Summer and fall Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, roasting, raw in salads
Kale
Taste: Slightly bitter, earthy Seasonal Availability: Winter through spring Best Cooking Methods: Sautéing, roasting, raw in salads
Parsnip
Taste: Sweet, nutty Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, boiling, puréeing
Butternut Squash
Taste: Sweet, nutty Seasonal Availability: Fall and winter Best Cooking Methods: Roasting, baking, puréeing
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