The Vegetable Bible

1092 Pages·2015·16.067 MB·English

by  Tricia Swanton

The
VEGETABLE
Bible

The
VEGETABLE
Bible
A comprehensive guide to
growing, preserving,

storing, and cooking

your favorite

vegetables
Tricia Swanton
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eISBN: 978-1-62686-513-6
eBook Edition: February 2016
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION:
PRESERVING VEGETABLES
Pressure Canning Equipment
CHAPTER 1:
LEAFY VEGETABLES, FLOWERS & BUDS
Artichoke
Arugula
Basil
Beet Greens
Bladder Campion
Borage Greens
Broccoli
Broccolini
Broccoli Rabe
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cabbage & Kale Gallery
Capers
Cauliflower
Chicory
Belgian Endive
Chrysanthemum Leaves
Collard Greens
Cress
Dandelion
Daylily
Dill
Endive
Fiddlehead
Fish Mint
Fluted Pumpkin
Kale
Lamb’s Lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce Gallery
Mustard
Pak Choy (Bok Choy)
Napa Cabbage
Parsley
Pea Shoots
Purslane
Radicchio
Sorrel
Spinach
Summer Squash Blossoms
Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard Gallery
Turnip Greens
Watercress
Wheatgrass
Yarrow
CHAPTER 2:
FRUITS & BERRIES
Avocado
Bell Pepper
Chili Pepper
Pepper Gallery
Bitter Melon
Cucumber
West Indian Gherkin
Eggplant
Ivy Gourd
Gourd Gallery
Olive
Pumpkin
Winter Squash
Summer Squash
Tinda
Tomato
Tomatillo
Tomato Gallery
Vanilla
Winter Melon
CHAPTER 3:
PODDED VEGETABLES
Adzuki Bean
American Groundnut
Black-eyed Pea
Yardlong Bean
Chickpea
Pigeon Pea
Fava Bean
Green Bean
Guar
Indian Pea
Lentil
Lima Bean