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Within a few hours of harvesting leeks, they are chopped and individually quick frozen (IQF) to allow for ease of handling. The IQF process means the fresh leek retains its best characteristics of good colour and strong aroma. It is the closest you can get to freshly picked from your own garden. These leeks do not need to be cooked for as long as fresh, since they are par cooked. Leeks are typically chopped into slices and boiled, fried or eaten raw. Common dishes incorporating leek include soup, pie or even stocks.

Cassava is a woody shrub which is native to South America. This is a major source of carbohydrates and is widely used in the developing world as it is drought-tolerant and can be grown in harsh environments. Cassava can be bitter or sweet and is used to make a number of beverages as well as foods. Often the sweet variety is boiled to replace potatoes in different dishes. Like other root plants, it is important to ensure the cassava is cooked properly before consumption to remove its naturally occurring toxins.

This is a leafy plant with edible green pods which are an important part of Cajun cooking styles. It contains gum and so acts as a thickener when added to dishes. Due to this, okra is one of the major ingredients of gumbo. Freshly cooked okra is also commonly added to stews, curries and soups. The leaves of the plant are also edible and are often used in salads. Okra contains good levels of vitamins C and K as well as antioxidants and magnesium.

Corn cobs are a variety of maize which is eaten directly off the cob. These cobs are covered in kernels and when ripe, the kernels are sweet and juicy and yellow in colour. Corn kernels are convenient as they have already been removed from the cob. They can simply be boiled, steamed or grilled to provide a tasty addition to an easy dinner. Corn is high in dietary fibre and protein as well as being a great source of carbohydrate.

Corn cobs are a variety of maize which is eaten directly off the cob. These cobs are covered in kernels and when ripe, the kernels are sweet and juicy and yellow in colour. Corn kernels are convenient as they have already been removed from the cob. They can simply be boiled, steamed or grilled to provide a tasty addition to an easy dinner. Corn is high in dietary fibre and protein as well as being a great source of carbohydrate.

Water chestnuts are native to Asia and are in fact an aquatic vegetable that grows in mud underwater. These are slightly sweet and crunchy with a slight nutty flavour. Most often, water chestnuts are eaten raw, but these can also be boiled, grilled or ground into flour for other food applications. They provide a good source of carbohydrate as well as fibre, vitamins and minerals.