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VEGETABLES

Asparagus
Cut Asparagus

Avocado
Cubed Avocado

Bell Peppers
1" Bell Pepper Squares
Diced Bell Pepper
Sliced Bell Peppers
Julienned Bell Pepper
Minced Bell Pepper
Slivered Bell Pepper

Broccoli
Broccoli Florets

Cabbage
Chopped Cabbage
Chopped Chinese Cabbage
Shredded Cabbage
Shredded Green Cabbage
Sliced Cabbage

Carrots
Chopped Carrots
Diced Carrots
Julienned Carrots
Sliced Carrot
Turned Carrots

Cauliflower
Cauliflower Florets

Celery
Chopped Celery
Diagonal-cut Celery
Diced Celery

Chilis
Diced chilis
Minced Fresh Chili Pepper

Collard Greens
Chopped Collard Greens

Cucumber
Cucumber, peeled, seeds scooped out and sliced
Diced Cucumber
Sliced Cucumber

Fennel
Sliced Fennel Bulb

Garlic
Pressed Garlic
Chopped Garlic
Minced Garlic
Sliced Garlic

Green Beans
Cutting Green Beans

Greens
Chopped Greens
Dandelion Greens Chopped Fine

Kale
Chopped Kale

Leeks
Leeks Cut Lengthwise
Sliced Leeks

Mushroom, Crimini
Sliced Crimini Mushrooms

Mushroom, Shiitake
Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
Soaking and Slicing Dried Shiitakes

Olives
Chopped Kalamata Olives
Chopped Olives

Onions
Chopped Chives
Chopped Onion
Chopped Scallions
Minced Chives
Minced Green Onion
Sliced Onion
Minced Onion
Minced Scallion

Parsley
Chopped Parsley
Minced Parsley

Potato
Cubed White Potato
Diced Potatoes

Romaine Lettuce
Shredded Lettuce

Sea Vegetables
Dulse, Chopping
Hijiki, Soaking and Chopping
Kombu, Soaking and Chopping
Wakame, Soaking and Chopping

Squash, Summer
Cubed Zucchini
Diced Zucchini
Quarter-sliced Zucchini
Sliced Zucchini

Squash, Winter
Cubed Butternut Squash
Peeled and Cut Squash

Sweet Potato
Cubed Sweet Potato
Peeled and Sliced Sweet Potato

Swiss Chard
Simmered Swiss Chard
Chopped Swiss Chard

Tomato, Fresh
Diced Tomato
Chopped Tomatoes
Sliced Tomato

FRUITS

Apple
Slicing Apples with Lemon Water

Banana
Diced Banana
Cubed Banana

Lemons& Limes
Chopped Lemon Rind
Minced Lemon Rind

Mango
Peeling & Cutting Mango

Orange
Chopped Orange Rind
Grated Zest
Orange Segments

Papaya
Papaya Chunks

Pineapple
Pineapple Chunks

FISH

Salmon
Salmon Bones and Skin Removed

Shrimp
Shrimp, Peeling and Deveining

Snapper
Snapper Fillets

POULTRY& LEAN MEATS

Calf's Liver
Dusting Liver with Ground Sunflower Seeds

Lamb, Loin
Minced Lamb Shoulder

NUTS& SEEDS

Pumpkin Seeds
Chopped Pumpkin Seeds

Sunflower Seeds
Chopped Sunflower Seeds

Walnuts
Chopped Walnuts

SPICES& HERBS

Basil
Chopped Basil

Cilantro
Chopped Cilantro

Dill Weed
Chopped Dill Weed

Ginger
Chopped Ginger
Grated Ginger
Minced Ginger
Sliced Ginger

Lemon Grass
Minced Lemon Grass

Mint
Chopped Mint
Minced Mint

Oregano
Chopped Oregano

Rosemary, Dried
Chopped Rosemary

Sage
Chopped Sage
Minced Sage

Tarragon
Chopped Tarragon

Thyme
Chopped Thyme

COOKING METHODS

Blending Hot Food
Blending/Scraping Pureed Foods (beans, peas, tofu)
Boiled Beets
Braising
Cooking Broccoli
Deglazing
Fold
Healthy Sauté
Healthy Stir Fry
Poached Eggs
Poached Fish
Polenta, cooking
Quick-broil Chicken
Quick-broil Lamb
Quick-broil Salmon
Quick-broil Tuna
Reducing Sauce
Roasted Beets
Roasting
Simmered Spinach
Steamed Collard Greens
Steamed Swiss Chard
Steaming
Steaming Clams
Stove Top Braising
Stove Top Searing

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