They’re also known as scallions and spring onions. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Green onions are one of my favorite spring veggies. They add a rich depth of flavor to recipes in both cooked and raw forms. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Scallions from the grocery store tend to be pretty clean as theyre often rinsed prior to hitting the shelves. Meanwhile, spring onions directly from farmers or farmers' markets can sport quite a bit of dirt....

Thats when I realized, Im actually not surewhyI give lemons a rinse before using them. Is It Necessary To Wash Lemons Before Use? Its best to wash lemons to remove any dirt residue on the rind, says Le. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This is especially true if you are zesting the lemon. Lemon rinds can have dirt and residues that contain bacteria and potentially food-borne pathogens. They cannot be easily washed off with water as many are not soluble in water....

And do you really need to rinse pre-washed lettuce? Simply Recipes / Getty Images I typically buy pre-washed bagged leafy greens. Its so much easier to just open a container than to wash the greens thoroughly. Simply Recipes / Getty Images But occasionally, Ill pick up a head of lettuce or a bundled batch of fresh greens. Then, I have to tackle the dirt and pesticides on the greens. How To Wash Lettuce Start by removing any imperfect outer leaves....

Yes, even if youre peeling them. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I love to use orange zest in my favorite biscotti recipe. I rinse the orange under running water, then dry it off before I get out the grater. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Oranges may have wax, dirt, and pesticide residue on the peel, Swamy says. Washing prevents transferring contaminants from the skin to your hands or inside when cutting or peeling....

They may look shiny and clean, but its best to prep them properly. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Bell peppers always look like theyre not real. They are usually so perfect and bright and colorful but that doesnt mean you dont have to wash them. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Washing them helps get rid of residue. Fortunately, it doesnt take much to clean them. see to it to pay attention to all the nooks and crannies where dirt can hide....

An expert weighs in with the best way to fully clean your spuds. And whenstored properly, these spuds should last me through a large part of the winter. Ive also heard that potatoes may be more susceptible to lingering pesticide residues than other vegetables. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Potato pesticide residues are a little harder to gauge as theyre invisible to the naked eye. This is because theirskin is often eatenand exposed to soil that may be sprayed with chemical pesticides....

Its important to be gentle with the delicate berries. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My husband loves to put raspberries on his cereal in the morning. He rinses them under running water, carefully pats them dry, and gently places them in his bowl. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I think he learned his lesson from more vigorous cleaning attempts. Raspberries are so fragile that if you clean them too energetically, they can become quite a mess....

Use these quick tips to rid your strawberries of residue. Even knowing that, I admit Im not meticulous about washing berries before I eat them. Its usually a quick rinse under running water. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock But it may not eliminate all residues, Xu says. His method for removing dirt and pesticides from strawberries is surprisingly easy. They have thin skin and grow low to the ground, making them more likely to absorb pesticides....

I received a copy of Vallery Lomas cookbook Life is What You Bake It in September 2021. I was 9 months pregnant, exhausted, and counting down the days until my maternity leave. Every word spoke to me. Simply Recipes / Clarkson Potter / Linda Xiao As I continued to read, I found so many parallels between her life and mine. I startedmy blogjust before COVID and really leaned in during that time to cope with the ever changing world....

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Thanks to author Yasmin Fahr’s newest cookbook, “Cook Simply, Live Fully.” I imagine this for myself multiple times a day. That’s why I know our readers would love this cookbook. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Matt Russell What’s for dinner?" In a moment of clarity (and big courage! I celebrated Yasmin’s new cookbook with a rapid-fire Q&A with the author. EnjoyYasmin’s cooking playlistand a little peek into her life....

Mexican-style scrambled eggs inspired by huevos rancheros. In fact, our shortcut word for them is simply “huevos”. It’s one of my favorite ways to make eggs! Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek If you by accident rub your eyes after directly handling a jalapeno pepper, you’ll never forget it. The stinging can be quite painful. If that happens, wash your eye out directly with water. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek...

It’s the easiest Mexican breakfast ever. Huevos divorciados quite literally translates to divorced eggs. Huevos divorciados make a filling weekday breakfast but are special enough for a weekend breakfast or brunch with friends. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond It all starts with a pound of tomatoes. Add a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of kosher salt and blend it together. How I Serve Huevos Divorciados There are several different ways to serve this dish....