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Salsify
Salsify is an unusual root vegetable that is pale, thin and looks a lot like a parsnip. Try it roasted, boiled or added to soup and stews.
Swiss chard
Swiss chard is a green leafy vegetable belonging to the beetroot family, with a crunchy stem that can be red, white or yellow in colour.
Shallot
A shallot is a small, hard onion that has a delicate but sweet flavour and should be used in dishes where regular onions would be too powerful.
Sweat technique
This unfortunately-named technique involves cooking vegetables slowly in a covered pan, to tenderise them without taking on any colour.
Sushi
Sushi is a Japanese dish consisting of sticky rice and a selection of raw dish and vegetables. Examples include maki rolls and nigiri sushi.
Star anise
Star anise is a dried, star-shaped spice with a mild but aromatic flavour, often used in both Chinese and Indian cooking.
Shiitake
Shiitake mushrooms are a Japanese mushroom with a white stem and flat brown cap, which keeps its shape well when cooked.
Score
Scoring a joint of meat increases the absorption of flavour, allows the fat to drain out without distorting the meat and ensures a crispy skin.
Samphire
Samphire is a vibrant green vegetable, available in the summer months, that is very similar to asparagus and with a fresh, slightly salty flavour.
Salsa
A salsa is a type of sauce and can vary in form. They are often tomato based, with onions and chillies, but can include any fruit and veg.
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