Celery is an adaptable vegetable. In its raw form, it can be eaten as is, tossed into salads and mixed in dips. It also adds flavor when combined in casseroles, soups and stocks. To buy fresh celery, ...

This bright and earthy root vegetable belongs in your fall and winter cooking. Learn how to choose and use it in the kitchen. Food & Wine / Getty Images Celery root has a subtle celery-like taste, but ...

DEAR HELOISE: I just read the suggestions regarding keeping celery fresh. You should cut off the leaves if there are a lot of them. Then wrap the entire unwashed "head" (as it comes from the store) in ...

How Long Does Zucchini Last in the Fridge? It’s a versatile squash available year-round, but to make the most of it, proper storage is essential. Whether you picked up a bunch of zucchinis at the ...

Dear Heloise: I use an easy way to core a head of lettuce. Never mind using a knife because this is safer and less likely to cut your fingers. Hold the head of lettuce in both hands with the stem at ...

Learn how to store celery so you'll have fresh stalks in the crisper ready for hearty soups, snacks and stocks.