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When we start using recipes, we may want to get some information about the ingredients we are using. This Glossary offers some of that information. Hover over the slightly highlighted Keywords to see an Image, a Description and a link to a related website for detailed information.

  • Scallions

    Scallion, commonly known as green onion, spring onion, or salad onion, is a small onion with long leaves that are considered a necessity in many recipes. The green onion's medicinal part is its stem. It works as well as an antipyretic, expectorant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It is effective against colds, headaches, chills to the stomach, indigestion, and also for insomnia. The white stem contains a lot of glucose and allyl sulfides. Use it is a raw condiment to many foods by finely chopping the fresh white stem. 

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  • Serrano Peppers

    Serrano Peppers are used as a chili pepper. They add flavor and taste to a food item when balanced with the right amount of salt.

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  • Spinach

    Spinach is a green, leafy vegetable that is cheap and affordable for everyone. It is a rich source of minerals, vitamins, pigments and phytonutrients. All of these together make spinach very beneficial for a number of vital processes. Due to the vast range of benefits from this vegetable, it is advisable to consume spinach on a regular basis. Visit this Site for information about Spinach. SpinachSpinach Spinach CookedSpinach Cooked

  • Strawberries

    Delicious, rich-red, sweet, yet gently tangy strawberries are among the most popular berries. These berries are native to Europe, however, nowadays cultivated in many temperate regions all over the world.

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