Boston Lettuce

rate this term Rate this term

A type of lettuce with loose outer leaves that have a mild, buttery flavor. It is slightly large than Bibb lettuce and is part of the butterhead lettuce family. Boston lettuce is also called butter lettuce.

Boston Lettuce term - Related Content

Glossary Terms

Lettuce Knife

A plastic serrated edge knife that is designed to slice lettuce without causing the edges of the lettuce to turn brown. When cutting lettuce with a metal knife, the edges of the ...

Boston Brown Bread

An unusual quick bread flavored with molasses that was developed from the necessity of early New England settlers to make a hearty bread using their limited resources. The ...

Lettuce

A family of vegetables consisting of five varieties classified according to shape and growth. The leafy green vegetable is used in salads, cooked vegetable dishes, and is commonly ...

Tango Lettuce

A loose leaf variety of lettuce that appears to look somewhat similar to curly endive. With broad green leaves that begin growing very frilly edges, Tango Lettuce develops into a ...

Leaf Lettuce

The most popular of the garden lettuce, this vegetable is a loose-leaf variety of lettuce that can be grown as a flat, smooth, rough, round, frilly or oak shaped leaf. The colors ...

Cooking Tips & Advice

All About Lettuce

Tools for Preparation | Lettuce Preparation | Tips Lettuce ...

Recipes

Boston Cream Pie

This classic dessert consisting of a rich pastry cream sandwiched between layers of cake, and topped with a sweet chocolate icing, is a traditional favorite that is sure to please.

Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Salad

A quick way to enjoy the all American BLT

Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Here’s a neat idea: Combine chopped cooked shrimp with a variety of crisp vegetables and tasty seasonings; then use lettuce leaves to wrap the mixture, resulting in a unique dish with an Asian flair.