Choose bright red berries with natural sheen and fresh green leaves. Store strawberries in refrigerator for 3-5 days. Remove from fridge an hour before eating. Rinse strawberries with calyx intact before serving
Artichoke is immature flower bud of thistle plant in aster family. Most common variety is globe artichoke, grown in California, France, Italy, Spain. Native to Mediterranean region, thought to be world's oldest food
Eggplant is a nightshade vegetable from Mediterranean to Asia. Grows in various shapes, sizes, and colors from 2 to 12 inches long. All varieties have edible seeds and mild, sweet flavor
Rinse or scrub carrots under running water to remove dirt. Cut carrots into 1/4 inch coins using knife and peeler. Remove ends and discard if necessary
Use 11-quart pot with steamer basket and 1 inch water. Place tamales with folded ends down, open ends up. Steam until dough pulls away from husks. Add 1/2 cup hot water every 15-20 minutes
Gizzards are muscular stomachs of chickens that grind food. Chickens eat without teeth using gizzard's grinding action. Gizzards are found in digestive tracts of various animals. Gizzards are always part of giblets, which includes heart, kidneys, neck, and liver