Grapes
Sweet, juicy fruit eaten fresh far more often than cooked — recipes that just say 'grapes' usually mean whichever color is on hand, red or green.
Used for
- snacking
- salads
- cheese boards
- roasting
In the kitchen
- rinse and pat dry
- halve for salads to keep them from rolling
- roast whole until they blister and burst
Picking it at the store
- Give the bunch a gentle shake — grapes that fall off easily are past peak freshness
- Refrigerate unwashed; rinse only right before eating, since moisture speeds up mold
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