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Al dente:
Pasta cooked until tender but slightly firm.
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Apricots:
Sweet, buttery and slightly tangy, fresh apricots make irresistible summertime snacks and delicious dessert toppings.
Tips for selecting:
Look for plump, golden-orange apricots that are fragrant and yield to gentle pressure.
Tips for storing:
Ripen apricots at room temperature then refrigerate for several days until ready to use.
Nutritional benefits:
In addition to being naturally fat free, sodium free and cholesterol free, apricots are also rich in vitamins A and C and a good source of potassium.
Recipes:
Fresh Apricot Dessert Topping
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Asparagus:
A springtime favorite, asparagus is delicious, healthful and easy to prepare. Just steam, boil or microwave until tender to enjoy sensational spears.
Tips for selecting:
Select spears that are straight, firm and similar in size to ensure that they cook evenly.
Tips for storing:
Refrigerate asparagus as soon as possible. Before refrigerating, wrap the lower ends of the stalks in a damp paper towel and place them in a plastic bag, or stand them upright in a bowl of water.
Nutritional benefits:
Asparagus folklore credits the delicious green spears with everything from curing toothaches to being a reproductive tonic. Today we know that just 5 stalks of asparagus provide healthy amounts of folic acid, vitamin C and disease-fighting antioxidants.
Recipes:
Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
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Ataulfo Mangos:
These mangos might be small in size, but they're sweet, juicy and full of flavor. They also have a rich, velvety texture that makes them perfect for snacks, salads and savory main dishes.
Tips for selecting:
Mangos are ripe and ready to eat when they are fragrant, slightly soft to the touch and yield to gentle pressure.
Tips for storing:
Store unripe fruit at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Ripe mangos will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutritional benefits:
Mangos pack a powerful punch when it comes to nutrition. They're an excellent source of vitamins A and C, a good source of potassium and beta carotene, high in fiber and very low in sodium.
Recipes:
Grilled Ribeyes with Mango Salsa
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Mango Sorbet
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Au jus:
Roasted beef served with natural pan juices that accumulate during cooking.
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