Tomatillos

Tomatillos

Important in Mexican cooking, the tomatillo, or husk tomato, has been under-utilized and not as well-known in this country.  It is the main ingredient in salsa verde, or green sauce.  When tomatillos are blended with the perfect combination of garlic, onion, hot chile...
Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is an old standby in winter squash and for many people, their first introduction to squash in general.  Containing significant levels of vitamins A and C, thiamin, pantothenic acid and other B-family vitamins, acorn squash also provides many minerals. ...
Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and some of the B vitamins.  It is also a great source of fiber, potassium, and magnesium.  It is fat free, cholesterol free and sodium free.  It has a rich golden-yellow flesh with an excellent smooth...
Buttercup Squash

Buttercup Squash

One of the most popular winter squash varieties, buttercup squash has a sweet and creamy orange flesh.  Containing more than 200% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, it is also high in vitamins C and B.  An added benefit is that buttercup squash is an...
Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

As the name implies, Brussels sprouts were originally cultivated in Brussels, Belgium.  The enlarged auxiliary buds resemble miniature cabbages.  Providing an excellent source of vitamin C, the sprouts also contain significant amounts of vitamins A and K.  High...