{"id":2036,"date":"2025-09-25T08:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2036"},"modified":"2025-09-25T08:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:14:09","slug":"29-vegetable-hacks-every-home-cook-should-know-epicurious-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2036","title":{"rendered":"29 Vegetable Hacks Every Home Cook Should Know | Epicurious 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto shares 29 hacks for your vegetables. From the best way to store fresh herbs to the most efficient way to cut onions, Frank\u2019s chef hacks are sure to save you time in the kitchen, keep your produce fresher for longer, and help you get the most out of your vegetables at home.<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Intro<br \/>\n00:10 How to cut onions<br \/>\n00:53 Soak onions to remove pungency<br \/>\n01:18 How to stop crying from onions<br \/>\n01:34 Color stock with onion peels<br \/>\n02:16 How to store fresh herbs<br \/>\n03:03 How to chop herbs<br \/>\n03:49 Use herb stems for stock<br \/>\n04:15 How to cut bell peppers<br \/>\n04:39 Remove pepper ribs to reduce heat<br \/>\n05:10 Skin peppers with steam<br \/>\n05:53 Don\u2019t wash potatoes before peeling<br \/>\n06:16 Don\u2019t store potatoes with onions<br \/>\n06:29 How to peel potatoes<br \/>\n06:57 Store peeled potatoes in water<br \/>\n07:03 Remove knobs before peeling ginger<br \/>\n07:29 Peel ginger with a spoon<br \/>\n07:48 Smash ginger for easier chopping<br \/>\n08:21 Blanch your green beans<br \/>\n09:27 Use container lids to chop cherry tomatoes<br \/>\n10:04 Ripen tomatoes on the windowsill<br \/>\n10:31 Blanch tomatoes to remove skin<br \/>\n10:46 Buy heavier zucchinis<br \/>\n11:12 How to cut zucchinis<br \/>\n11:53 How to choose good asparagus<br \/>\n12:18 Use asparagus stems for soup or puree<br \/>\n12:39 Buy heavier artichokes<br \/>\n13:02 Wear gloves to cut artichokes<br \/>\n13:21 How to stop artichokes oxidising<br \/>\n13:33 Use artichoke stems\u2013they\u2019re delicious<\/p>\n<p>Start your free trial and access over 50,000 expertly-tested recipes from Epicurious, Bon App\u00e9tit and more on the Epicurious app. https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id312101965?pt=45076&amp;ct=EpiVideoDescriptionYT&amp;mt=8<\/p>\n<p>Still haven\u2019t subscribed to Epicurious on YouTube? \u25ba\u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/epiyoutubesub<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT EPICURIOUS<br \/>\nBrowse thousands of recipes and videos from Bon App\u00e9tit, Gourmet, and more. 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