Asparagus
Asparagus, a herbaceous perennial plant, is generally considered to be a luxury vegetable. Quite simply, it’s expensive to buy because it’s expensive to cultivate. A newly planted…
Read articleAubergine (Eggplant)
What is it? It’s a fruit which is used as a vegetable. It comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours, ranging from the…
Read articleBarigoule
Barigoule is a traditional Provençal dish of braised artichokes in a warm and slightly tangy white wine broth. It can be made vegetarian by using vegetable…
Read articleBeetroot
What is it? Beetroot is the taproot portion of the beet plant, often known as simply the beet. The leaves are also edible, often called…
Read articleBroccoli
What is it? Broccoli is a brassica, part of the cabbage family, as is it’s close relative the cauliflower. There are three types of broccoli: Calabrese…
Read articleBrussels sprouts
What are they? Brussels sprouts are like miniature cabbages which grow in multiple rows on a thick central stalk. The sprout is obviously a brassica, but…
Read articleCeleriac
What is it? Celeriac is a relative of celery, cultivated for its edible roots. It’s often described as being ugly and sometimes as the unsung hero…
Read articleChowder
What is it? Chowder is stew-like soup with milk or cream, thickened with crackers or potatoes. It’s usually made with seafood or vegetables. Famous examples include New…
Read articleDauphinoise
What is it? Gratin dauphinoise is a traditional French dish made with sliced potatoes, baked in cream, seasoned with nutmeg and garlic. Other vegetables can be…
Read articleGlobe artichoke
What is it? It’s the bud of a large member of the thistle family. The heart and the tender ends of the leaves are edible. (The Jerusalem…
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