Broccoli
A vegetable consisting of dark green clusters of buds, known as florets, which grow on branching arms that connect to a thick leafy stalk. Broccoli is harvested before the buds begin to blossom.
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Cabbage
A vegetable consisting of layers of thick leaves that grow around each other from the stem. The leaves of some varieties form dense, solid heads and others have leaves that grow more loosely around each other.
A hearty corned beef and cabbage dinner is most often associated with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, especially in the United States where it has become a popular holiday dish. Although it is often thought to be an Irish recipe, it is rarely served in Ireland.
Made from a base of cheddar and parmesan cheese, this type of soup is served as either a side dish to accompany sandwiches and salads, or as an ingredient for use in food recipes.
Purple broccoli is very similar to regular broccoli except its florets have a purplish color to them and the heads of purple broccoli are typically smaller.