What is the one vegetable you use the most in food prep, and why...? (grilling, healthy)

[Miss Hepburn]

Onions...scallions and mushrooms in every omelet and soup or gravy, stuffing, sautee...always in my house.

[nmnita]

I guess we all agree; the most often used are onions and garlic. I cook veggies almost every night or have them in salads. After onions and garlic I guess lettuces would be next on our list. Of course tomatoes, but they are technically fruit. We use a lot of squash as well and peppers of all kinds..

[saibot]

Originally Posted by nmnita

Of course tomatoes, but they are technically fruit. We use a lot of squash as well and peppers of all kinds..

Oh well, squash and peppers are technically fruit too.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by nmnita

I guess we all agree; the most often used are onions and garlic. I cook veggies almost every night or have them in salads. After onions and garlic I guess lettuces would be next on our list. Of course tomatoes, but they are technically fruit. We use a lot of squash as well and peppers of all kinds..

Knowledge is knowing tomatoes are fruit. Wisdom is not putting tomatoes in your fruit salad.

[reneeh63]

Originally Posted by greatblueheron

I love carrots too...always have fresh on hand...especially like carrot soup.



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Mmmmm - I have a Carrot and Leek Soup recipe! - follows in the vein of everyone using onions so much.

[HomeIsWhere...]

Originally Posted by Sand&Salt

^^^ But garlic makes your fingers stink like onions don't.


But, nothing new here. Onions and garlic reign.

Yep, and for me celery would be my next common veggie (soups, stews and such).

[Pilot1]

I use tomatoes a lot in the summer because a local farmer grows, and sells them. The ones in the supermarket don't even taste like a tomato compared to these, so I don't cook with them three seasons out of the year.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by Jkgourmet

Tip on how to lighten up the flavor in raw onion: Soak it in some cool water before you serve it for a couple of minutes. Makes a very big difference.

Absolutely! I do that when I don't want that sharp onion taste in things like potato salad, etc.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by saibot

Oh well, squash and peppers are technically fruit too.

I guess squash maybe but never knew that about peppers and I was a food and nutrition major.

[Miss Hepburn]

Well, this will cause a stir...not garlic for me..I work too closely with people.