Cardoon, a thistle-like vegetable, was a popular Roman delicacy, often served with honey. elaborate share
Rapini, also known as rabe, is a member of the same family as broccoli and cauliflower, but has a more peppery, bitter taste. elaborate share
Onions are part of the lily family, related to plants like tulips and garlic. elaborate share
Butternut squash is a type of winter squash, meaning it gets sweeter the longer it sits after harvesting. elaborate share
Turnips were a staple crop in ancient Egypt and were even found in Tutankhamun's tomb. elaborate share
Celeriac's knobbly root is actually a swollen stem, not a root vegetable like carrots or potatoes. elaborate share
Samphire, also known as sea asparagus, is a succulent plant that grows on cliffs, and can be harvested by hand, traditionally using long-handled tools to reach the plant from above. elaborate share
