Do you like al dente vegetables?

[Lliam]

Aside from certain veggies like peas and corn, I like mine cooked through, either in sauces or steamed and drenched in butter. Aside from not enjoying the experience of munching on bark and twigs, I think they have a better flavor when cooked. I love stews, sauces and things that are loaded with tasty veggies, but I want them mushy. I actually hate crunchy veggies except for salads.

My wife is the opposite. She loves al dente veggies. That's why we're getting a divorce. LOL totally kidding.

I'm asking because I'm curious what other people prefer. Do you like veggies when they are roasted or undercooked like a caveman, or do you like them properly cooked? 😁🤣

[TrueConfection]

🤢mush?

I like asparagus or broccoli al dente, but aside from those, I like my veggies blanched (except carrots, I will only eat raw).

I refused to eat my veggies as a child. My parents would get frustrated and I was berated by every hostess whose house we dined in. I started liking veggies in my 20s as I learned to cook. One day, by accident, it occurred to me why I hated veggies as a kid. It was because they were always cooked to mush. 🤢💀😂

[Lliam]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think my mom cooked them to mush, too. Her problem, though, was using canned veggies. 🤮
I like honest goodness, fresh, organic veggies. But I like them stewed in butter with salt and pepper, or some kind of sauce.

[TrueConfection]

My parents used canned or frozen too. I like my veggies seasoned.

[Lliam]

OMG, canned veggies are the worst. Except for corn. Frozen veggies are fine but fresh are, of course, better tasting and better for you. I eat frozen peas, though.
Did your mom also cook meat to make sure it was dead? No juice left and touch?

[TrueConfection]

Yes. She made shoe leather. I would sit at the table chewing until my jaw hurt and no amount of milk would help break it down. I used to spit it out in my napkin when no one was looking.

[Lliam]

Exactly. I always thought I disliked meat until I grew up an had some that was cooked right. LOL

My wife's mom was the same way. She tells a story about one of her first boyfriends. He was a chef. He made her prime rib and she had never eaten anything so good. When she raved to her mom about having steak, her mom said "But we have steak all the time." My wife was confused. Then her mom said "You know. It that meat I always make with gravy." ROFL. The way some people made meat back then, you needed gravy just go swallow it. 🤣🤣🤣
They were both from the mid-west I always wondered if that was the problem.

[TrueConfection]

Thank you for the MHO ❤

[Lliam]

Thank you for your answer and fun conversation. :-) Even though I still like cooked vegetables. LOL

[DizzyDesii]

Is that like somewhat raw veggies? Not at all. I need it well done like my meat

[Lliam]

Yeah, al dente is like half cooked.

[exitseven]

yes, I cook everything well done.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Yes, i like most of them crunchy, like carrots.

But also depends on the dish.

[exitseven]

I would rather that they were cooked all the way.

[Lliam]

Right? :-)

[Sevenpointfive]

i like my noodle slightly hard. she makes it feel good

[Sam2021]

i love a crunch to them. overcooked mushy kills most vitamins. so dont overcook them if you like your veggies a bit softer.

[BillyBalls]

Roasted carrots are great.

[emperor90]

Yes i do depends if it is cooked