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Smart Tips for Prepping Fresh Produce

Updated October 01, 2016
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Cooking Turnip Greens

Learn how to prepare all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, from melon and mushrooms to fried okra and turnip greens.

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How to Prepare Artichokes

Learn how to trim artichokes and prepare them for steaming, boiling, or stuffing with seasoned breadcrumbs or smashed potatoes.

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How to Slice and Dice Zucchini

Zucchini can be made into soup, bread, cake, salads, and more. Learn how to easily slice and dice this versatile vegetable.

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How To Make Potato Salad

Love potato salad but don't want to go to the trouble of peeling and cubing potatoes? Try this easy shortcut for creamy cooked potatoes that are perfect for turning into that favorite summer side.

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How to Slice and Chop an Onion

Whether served raw or sautéed, chopped onion is one of the easiest ways to add great flavor to any dish. Make quick work of chopping an onion with this simple knife trick.

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How to Cook Green Beans

Skip the frozen or canned beans and learn to prepare fresh green beans for best flavor and texture.

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5 Fast Fruit Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

Life just got a whole lot easier thanks to these quick tips for enjoying your favorite fruits.

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How to Slice Peaches

Need sliced fresh peaches for a delicious summertime dessert or salad? Use this technique for the easiest slicing.

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How to Prepare Strawberries

Nothing beats the sweet flavor of juicy strawberries. Learn how to remove their stems using your hands, a knife, a strawberry huller, or even a plastic straw!

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How to Slice and Chop Tomatoes

Fresh, juicy tomatoes can be tricky to handle. Learn the best way to slice and chop tomatoes for use in salads, sauces, and more.

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How to Seed a Pomegranate

Learn the no-mess, underwater method for seeding a pomegranate.

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How to Seed Cucumbers

It's easy to remove the seeds from those garden-fresh favorites, cucumbers.

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How to Trim Asparagus

This quick tip makes trimming asparagus' tough, woody ends easy and efficient.

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How to Cut Corn Off the Cob

Learn how to shuck ears of corn and remove the kernels for cooking off the cob.

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How to Prepare an Avocado

This creamy fruit features great flavor and is a rich source of healthy fats. Try our easy trick for pitting and chopping avocados.

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How to Slice and Chop Bell Peppers

Learn how to easily prepare sliced or chopped peppers for use in salads, pizzas, sauces, and more.

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How to Seed Tomatoes

Removing those gobs of seeds from a tomato is easier than you might think! Learn how from our test kitchen experts.

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How to Skin a Peach

Some recipes require removing the "fuzz" from this delicious fruit. Discover how to get perfectly skinned peaches every time with this simple technique.

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How to Make Fried Okra

Fried okra is a favorite Southern side that you can make at home with help from our test kitchen experts.

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How to Peel and Cut a Pineapple

Don't be intimidated by fresh pineapple's prickly appearance–it's easier than it looks to peel and cut whole pineapple, which boasts much better flavor than canned.

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How to Seed Jalapeno Peppers

Learn the best way to remove the spicy seeds from jalapeño peppers.

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How to Slice and Dice Carrots

Discover how to efficiently slice and dice carrots for any recipe you want to make.

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How to Prepare Fresh Melon

Fresh melon is a summertime staple that is delicious in fruit salads, smoothies, soups, and more. Learn the best way to slice melon or scoop melon balls for serving.

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How to Clean Mushrooms

Whether served fresh or cooked, mushrooms add earthy flavor to any dish. Discover how to prepare both common white button mushrooms or their big-and-hearty cousins, portobellos.

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How to Slice a Potato

Find out the most efficient way to prepare potatoes for any recipe you want to cook.

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How to Roast Red Peppers