Category
What category does pumpkin go in?
Gourds
Veggies need a lot of what when cooking?
Seasoning
Some fruits need ______________ done before cooking?
Peeling/Skinning
This common Thanksgiving dessert is made from a vegetable from the gourd family. What gourd is used?
Pumpkin
Carrots and beets fall under this category
Root vegetables
What do you almost always need when cooking veggies?
Fat (olive oil, butter, cream, dairy, etc)
What is an example of a fruit that needs to be peeled prior to cooking besides apples?
Peach, plum, mangos, papayas, citrus
What is an example of a dish that could have raw fruit?
Chicken salad, salad, yogurt topping, salsas, oatmeal, etc
Celery and asparagus goes under this category
Stalks
How many vegetables should you aim to have with dinner?
2
What typically needs to be removed prior to cooking? (2/3)
Skin, core, seeds
This side dish made with cabbage is common to have with seafood and bbq
Coleslaw
Fruits like cherries, peaches, and plums fall under this category
Stone fruit
What do you need to match herbs with when cooking vegetables?
The style of meal
What are 2 forms of fruit can you use when cooking?
Puree, juice, raw
These two categories of vegetables are good for things like fries, chips, and sometimes noodles
Tubers and Root Vegetables
What category do potatoes fall under?
Tubers