Ingredient Preparation

I assume that all vegetables and fruits are washed and trimmed. I emphasize washing only when the vegetable requires extra attention, as for leeks (see “Washing Leeks”) or when my method is perhaps unexpected (see “Washing Mushrooms”).

I assume that all vegetables that are ordinarily peeled you will peel, and I only indicate it when it’s important (see “Peeling and Seeding Tomatoes”).