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Priya Natarajan

Priya Natarajan tests the recipes built around market produce, cooking each one twice before it runs on the site.

How to Cook Turnip Greens Southern Style (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to cook turnip greens southern style

Southern turnip greens are fresh turnip leaves simmered slowly and low in a pot of broth or water seasoned with a smoked meat, onion, … Read more

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How to Roast a Whole Pumpkin for Puree (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to roast a whole pumpkin for puree

Roast a whole pumpkin at 400 F (200 C) for 45 to 90 minutes, depending on size, and it is done when a fork … Read more

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How to Shell Field Peas Quickly: 3 Fast Methods (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to shell field peas quickly

If you want to know how to shell field peas quickly, the answer is short: roll each closed pod between both palms with firm … Read more

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How to Tell If Green Beans Are Fresh: 5 Easy Checks (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to tell if green beans are fresh

Fresh green beans are crisp and firm, bright green all the way down the pod, and they snap cleanly with an audible crack when … Read more

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How to Cook Butternut Squash Without Peeling It Safely (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to cook butternut squash without peeling it

Yes. If you have ever wanted to know how to cook butternut squash without peeling it, the answer is that the tan skin is … Read more

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How to Cut a Pineapple Without Wasting It: Easy Guide (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to cut a pineapple without wasting it

To cut a pineapple without wasting it, shave the skin off in one thin slice that follows the curve of the fruit, pop the … Read more

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How to Tell if a Pineapple Is Ripe: 5 Simple Checks (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to tell if a pineapple is ripe

To tell if a pineapple is ripe, smell the base first. A sweet, floral aroma means it is ready within a day or two, … Read more

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How to Tell If an Eggplant Is Fresh: 5 Simple Checks 2026

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to tell if an eggplant is fresh

If you want to know how to tell if an eggplant is fresh, use your senses in a fixed order: look at the skin, … Read more

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How to Store Cucumbers in the Fridge: Simple Guide 2026

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
how to store cucumbers in the fridge

If you want to know how to store cucumbers in the fridge so they keep their crunch, keep them dry, wrap each one in … Read more

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What to Do with Too Many Zucchini: 12 Easy Ideas 2026

October 3, 2026 by Priya Natarajan
what to do with too many zucchini

If you are searching what to do with too many zucchini, the short answer is three moves: cook the bulk in high-volume dishes this … Read more

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