Green peas – a small but big superstar on your plate 🌱 Green peas are known and loved by almost everyone – also known as garden peas or sugar snap peas. Its Latin name is *Pisum sativum* and it belongs to the legume family. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle East in…
Parsley root – The secret weapon of soups 🥕✨ The parsley root (Latin: Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum ) is a really underrated but all the more important vegetable in Hungarian cuisine. It is often confused with parsnips, but they are not the same! It is also known as root parsley or turnip, although the latter…
White spring radish – a soft, crunchy spring favourite White spring radishes are one of the most delicious, tamest radishes to ever grace a salad bowl. With its mellow flavour, crunchy texture and snow-white colour, it easily sneaks into hearts – and onto plates. It doesn’t sting or dominate the dish, but rather modestly enhances…
The hassle-free all-rounder You know that vegetable that goes with everything but isn’t intrusive? Tasty, light, healthy and even diet-friendly? Yes, it’s zucchini! But don’t be fooled by its simple appearance – there’s a lot more to courgettes than first meets the eye. Let’s take a closer look together to see why! 🥒 Zucchini is…
Butternut squash – the orange prince of the kitchen Whether you’re strolling through autumn leaves or standing in front of a market stall, the cheerful orange colour of pumpkins simply beckons. We’ve long loved this sweet, soft-fleshed pumpkin – not just in puree or cream soup, but also as a secret ingredient in cakes, side…
A real spring delicacy🧅 The spring onion🧅 is one of the most versatile, easy-to-love vegetables that can be used in any kitchen. The crunchy, slightly spicy little herb is not only a star in salads, it’s also the perfect crunchy snack for a sandwich – and even a friendly guest in your fridge if you…
What are sweet potatoes and why do we love them so much? 🍠 Sweet potatoes – or as they are sometimes referred to: batata – are one of the trendiest vegetables in recent years. Its Latin name is *Ipomoea batatas*, and although it has the word “potato” in its name, it is not actually related…
Broccoli – the green crown champion Broccoli, or as you sometimes hear it, green cauliflower, is one of the coolest vegetables you can add to your kitchen. Its Latin name is Brassica oleracea var. italica, and although many people know it as the harbinger of a healthy lifestyle, it’s actually a very old character: it…
Aubergine – the purple star who always has something new to show The aubergine or eggplant (Latin: Solanum melongena) is one of the most stylish vegetables on the vegetable counter: its shiny purple skin, elegant shape and versatile kitchen use make it a favourite with many – but others still look at it and wonder…
Butterhead lettuce – the uncrowned queen of freshness 🥬 Everyone may be familiar with lettuce, but few people know what a noble past it has. Its scientific name is Lactuca sativa, and it was consumed in ancient Egypt 4000 years ago – in fact, it was considered more of an aphrodisiac than a salad. The…