Spotlights are iChef articles that feature specific items such as seasonal
fruits, vegetables, herbs, cooking techniques etc. They are designed to help
you learn more about these items and often provide selected recipes. You
will find all our past Spotlight articles in this archive.
Tomato; the forgotten fruit. This versatile fruit is widely used in a variety of dishes. Find out everything you need to know about selecting, storing and preparing this wonderful fruit!
A freshly cooked ear of corn is a favorite of almost everyone. This vegetable is at its sweetest flavour when prepared immediately after picked from the stalk. Try both the yellow and white varieties.
Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm. The cavity at the center of the fruit is filled with a sweet, white liquid known as "coconut water" (not to be confused with coconut milk, which is produced by crushing the pulp).
Sprouts have increased in popularity mostly because of their great taste and crispy crunch. A sprout is actually a tiny plant that is very easy to digest. Since these delicate sprouts have a high water content, they will fill you up fast, but with few calories-only 10 calories per cup serving.
