Fresh veg - what do you do with it?

kat79

May be a silly question, but I am gradually teaching myself to cook, and I've noticed that there isn't much of a guide (that I've been able to find at least) that shows basic prep of veg. I was raised on frozen veg but I do want to be able to buy fresh and know what to do with it! eg I found some reduced spinach the other day but didn't have a clue how to prepare it or cook it so didn't buy it.

Does anyone know of a website or guide that will show me what to do?

lezzle_nz

http://www.vegancoach.com/vegetables.html

Hi there, try this website. It looks pretty comprehensive and has pictures of the preparation too! Don't get too hung up on the organics/vegan stuff. Just use the info you want and ignore the rest.
Best of luck with the cooking. My tip for veges would be don't over cook them, soggy, wilted veg conjures up school dinners!

Bongedone

You could also try here for techniques and how to cook things: -
http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/6348

Gigervamp

With regards to the spinach (for next time you see it reduced!) just wash it, give it a shake and pop in a pan as it is. It will only take a couple of minutes to cook, using the residual water on it. A bit of butter and freshly ground pepper on it is nice.
Baby spinach can be eaten raw and is lovely in a salad or sandwich.

nodwah

try veg box recipes - http://www.vegbox-recipes.co.uk/index.php
loads of nice ways with veg

CoD_2

spinach can be stirred into any dish at the end of cooking, like risotto or pasta, or you can wilt it down in a pan for a few seconds, or steam.

i'm very lazy with veg, most comes from the garden so i wash off any mud, chop and then steam or eat raw. i don't peel anything except spuds for mash.

kat79

Ta muchly!!

poppyoscar_3

CoD wrote: »

spinach can be stirred into any dish at the end of cooking, like risotto or pasta, or you can wilt it down in a pan for a few seconds, or steam.

i'm very lazy with veg, most comes from the garden so i wash off any mud, chop and then steam or eat raw. i don't peel anything except spuds for mash.

Me too, and steaming it means you can get several veg going at once so saving gas:electricity, and have the potatoes in the water underneath. I use the water for stock in the gravy too.