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artichokes

prep: snip off tough outer leaves; cut off top quarter and trim off woody stem

steam: place artichokes in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam until tender

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asparagus

look for: sturdy spears

prep: trim off stem ends; shave down any woody bits

braise: place a skillet over high heat. add asparagus

grill: preheat grill; lightly oil rack. place asparagus over direct

pie pan; add 1/4 cup water

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beets

look for: beets

prep: peel

steam: cut beets into quarters. place in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam until tender

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broccoli

prep: cut off florets

microwave: place stems and florets in a baking dish. cover tightly and microwave on high until tender

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brussels sprouts

insect holes. the sprouts should preferably still be on the stalk

prep: peel off outer leaves; trim stem

microwave: place sprouts in a baking dish. add 1/4 cup broth

steam: place sprouts in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam until tender

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carrots

desiccated residue on the skin. the greens should preferably still be attached

prep: peel; cut off greens

pie pan. add). cover tightly and microwave on high until tender

steam: cut carrots into 1/ rounds. place in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam

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cauliflower

spots; the leaves at the stem should still be attached firmly to the head

braise: place florets in a skillet

microwave: place florets in a baking dish. add 1/4 cup wine . cover tightly and microwave on high until tender

steam: place florets in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam

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corn

microwave-safe container. cover tightly and microwave on high until tender

cut ears in half to fit in a steamer basket. set over of water in a pot over high heat. cover and steam until tender

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eggplant

spongy spots; each eggplant should feel heavy

prep: into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

braise: cut eggplant into cubes. mix

grill: preheat grill. brush eggplant lightly

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fennel

prep: cut off the and fronds where they meet the bulb

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green beans

prep: snip off stem ends

microwave: place beans in a baking dish. add 1/4 cup broth . cover and microwave on high

sauté: heat walnut oil in a skillet. add beans; cook

steam: place beans in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam

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leeks

grill: preheat grill. brush leeks

sauté: thinly leeks into half-moons. heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over heat. add leeks; cook

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peas

microwave-safe bowl; add 2 tablespoons broth . cover tightly and microwave on high

sauté: heat butter in a skillet over heat. add peas; cook

steam: place peas in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam

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potatoes

look for: potatoes

steam: place potatoes in a steamer basket over of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and steam until tender when pierced

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spinach & chard

prep: rinse thoroughly to remove sand; remove stems and shred into 2-inch chunks. rinse leaves again but do not

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acorn squash

prep

braise: place squash in a pot

microwave: place squash in a baking dish; add 1/2 cup water. cover and microwave on high

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delicata squash

microwave-safe bowl

prep: cut squash in half lengthwise

sauté: melt 2 teaspoons butter in a skillet over heat. add squash ; cook

steam: place squash in a steamer basket over 1 inch of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and cook until tender

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summer & zucchini squash

spots; smaller squash are sweeter and have fewer seeds; do not peel

prep: cut off stem ends

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sweet potatoes

look for: taut if papery skins

microwaving: place to 3 sweet potatoes in a glass baking dish; pierce

steam: peel sweet potatoes

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turnips

look for: smaller turnips

prep: cut off the root end and the greens; peel

grill: steam turnip

steam: place turnip in a steamer basket over 2 inches of water in a pot set over high heat. cover and cook until tender when pierced

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