• Select the best quality vegetables.
• Store them correctly until use.
• Wash them thoroughly.
• Cut vegetables into evenly sized pieces.
• Leave the skin on if suitable.
• Prepare as close to cooking time as possible.
• Cook until tender but still slightly crisp.

Which cooking methods to use for which vegetables?
Most vegetables suit many different cooking methods.
The versatility of preparation, cooking and serving is a fantastic attribute of vegetables.
Be inspired, think variety, think vegetables.

Cooking times:
Dense vegetables require longer cooking times e.g. carrots, potatoes, kumara.
Vegetables with a higher water content cook faster e.g. capsicums, leafy greens.