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How to Cut Tomatoes for Salad?

Wash the tomatoes Remove the stem Pat them dry Slice the tomato in half Cut out the core if needed Cut into wedges, slices, or cubes Remove seeds if desired Use...

How to Cut an Onion for a Kabob?

Peel the onion Cut off the top and root ends Cut the onion in half through the root Remove the outer skin Separate the onion into layers if...

How to Wash Cucumbers?

Wash your hands with soap and water Rinse the cucumbers under cool running water Rub the surface gently with your hands Use a clean produce brush for...

How to Wash Asparagus?

Rinse the asparagus under cold running water Gently rub the spears to remove dirt or grit Pay extra attention to the tips and the base ends Trim...

How to Wash a Cabbage?

Remove any damaged or wilted outer leaves Rinse the cabbage under cold running water Separate the leaves if needed Soak the cabbage in a bowl of cold...

How to Slice Bok Choy?

Rinse the bok choy thoroughly under cold water Trim off the base root end Separate the leaves from the stalks if needed Slice the stalks crosswise into...

How to Slice an Eggplant?

Wash the eggplant Trim off the stem end Place the eggplant on a cutting board Use a sharp knife Slice lengthwise for long slices Slice crosswise for rounds Cut into...

How to Slice a Red Onion?

Peel off the papery outer skin Cut off the top and root ends Slice the onion in half from top to root Place one half flat-side down...

How to Slice a Jalapeno?

Wash and dry the jalapeño Put on gloves if desired Cut off the stem end Slice the jalapeño lengthwise if you want strips Slice crosswise if you want...

How to Prep Kale?

Rinse the kale thoroughly under cold running water Remove the tough stems by holding the leaf with one hand and stripping the leaf off the...

How to Peel a Tomato?

Bring a pot of water to a boil Prepare a bowl of ice water Wash the tomato Cut a small X on the bottom of the tomato Place...

How to Diced Tomatoes?

Wash the tomatoes Remove the stem Cut the tomato in half Remove the seeds if desired Place the halves cut-side down Slice into strips Turn the strips and cut across...

How to Dice Tomatoes for Tacos?

Wash and dry the tomatoes Remove the stem core Cut the tomato in half through the middle Scoop out some seeds if desired Place the halves cut-side down Slice...

How to Dice Roma Tomatoes?

Wash and dry the Roma tomatoes Remove the stem end Cut the tomato in half lengthwise Scoop out the seeds if desired Place each half cut-side down on...

How to Dice Celery?

Wash and dry the celery stalks Trim off the base and leafy tops Separate the stalks if needed Cut each stalk into even lengths Stack or line up...

How to Dice a Roma Tomato?

Wash and dry the Roma tomato Place the tomato on a cutting board Cut off the stem end Slice the tomato in half lengthwise Remove the seeds if...

How to Cut Up Ginger?

Wash the ginger Pat it dry Break off the amount you need Peel the skin with a spoon or knife Slice the ginger into thin pieces Cut the slices...

How to Cut Tomatoes for Tacos?

Wash the tomatoes Remove the core Cut the tomato in half Scoop out excess seeds if desired Slice into thin strips Dice the strips into small pieces Keep the pieces...

How to Cut Roma Tomatoes?

Wash the Roma tomatoes and dry them Place a tomato on a cutting board with the stem end facing up Use a sharp knife Slice off a...

How to Cut Rhubarb?

Wash the rhubarb stalks Trim off the leaves and discard them Trim the ends of the stalks Cut the stalks into the desired length Slice lengthwise if the...

How to Cut Onions for Kebabs?

Peel the onion Cut off the top and root ends Slice the onion in half from top to root Remove the outer skin Place each half flat-side down Cut...

How to Cut Napa Cabbage?

Remove any wilted outer leaves Rinse the cabbage under cold water Pat it dry Place the cabbage on a cutting board Cut the cabbage lengthwise through the core Cut...

How to Cut Kale?

Rinse the kale leaves under cold water Pat the leaves dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner Hold a leaf by the thick...

How to Cut Chives?

Rinse the chives and pat them dry Gather the chives into a small bundle Hold the bundle steady on a cutting board Use a sharp knife or...

How to Cut Baby Bok Choy?

Rinse the baby bok choy thoroughly under cold water Trim off the base end of each bok choy Separate the leaves if needed Cut each bok choy...

How to Cut a Turnip?

Wash the turnip thoroughly Peel the turnip if desired Trim off the top and bottom ends Place the turnip on a stable cutting board Cut the turnip in...

How to Clean a Cabbage?

Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves Rinse the cabbage under cold running water Peel off and discard the outermost leaves if they are dirty Cut the...

How to Chop Onion Rings?

Peel the onion Trim off the root end and stem end Place the onion on a cutting board Cut the onion in half from top to bottom Remove...

How to Chop an Onion for Kabobs?

Peel the onion Cut off the root and stem ends Cut the onion in half from top to bottom Remove the outer papery layer Separate the layers if...

How to Blanch String Beans?

Wash the string beans Trim the ends Cut into desired lengths, if needed Bring a pot of salted water to a boil Prepare a bowl of ice water Add...

How to Blanch Kale?

Wash the kale thoroughly Remove the tough stems Tear or chop the leaves into pieces Bring a large pot of water to a boil Prepare a bowl of...

How to Blanch Bell Peppers?

Wash the bell peppers Remove the stem, seeds, and membranes Cut the peppers into desired pieces Bring a pot of water to a boil Prepare a bowl of...

How to Spiralize Zucchini?

Wash and dry the zucchini Trim off both ends Choose a spiralizer, julienne peeler, or vegetable peeler Secure the zucchini in the spiralizer Turn or push the zucchini...

How to Cut Romaine?

Rinse the romaine under cold water Pat it dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves Trim off...

How to Cut Potatoes?

Wash the potatoes Peel the potatoes if desired Trim off any bad spots Place the potato on a cutting board Cut a thin slice off one side to...

How to Cut Cabbage for Corned Beef?

Remove any loose outer leaves Rinse the cabbage under cold water Cut the cabbage in half through the core Cut each half into quarters if needed Slice out...

How to Peel Beets?

Wear disposable gloves to avoid staining your hands Rinse the beets thoroughly under cold water Trim off the beet greens and root ends Boil, roast, or steam...

How To Dice Carrots?

Wash and peel the carrots Trim off the ends Cut the carrot into even sections Slice each section into planks Stack the planks and cut them into sticks Turn...

How To Cut Lettuce?

Wash the lettuce thoroughly Pat it dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner Remove any damaged outer leaves Cut off the root end Separate the...

How To Cut Fennel Bulb?

Trim off the stalks and fronds from the top of the fennel bulb Save the fronds if desired for garnish Cut a thin slice off the...

How To Cut Eggplant?

Wash the eggplant and pat it dry Trim off the stem end Trim off the blossom end if needed Place the eggplant on a cutting board Cut it...

How To Cut Brussel Sprouts?

Rinse the Brussels sprouts under cold water Pat them dry Trim off the tough stem end Remove any loose or damaged outer leaves Cut each sprout in half...

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