Celery should have crisp long stems attached to a sound base and the leaves should be vibrant and green. It should have tightly packed, firm heads with no brown patches on the outer layers.

It's also great for using up any leftover cheese after Christmas. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a high heat. Add the onions and celery and fry for 4–5 minutes, to soften. Add the garlic ...

Try it in a Waldorf-style salad with apple, walnuts and blue cheese, or pair it with fennel, orange and olives for a Mediterranean twist. Celery also makes a great addition to slaws and grain ...

Celery's benefits are as diverse as they are impressive. It helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevents premature skin aging, and wards off chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. This ...

In a large bowl, combine celery, dates, chile flakes and a pinch ... Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese generously over salad and serve.

Add the celery, fennel, apples and basil and toss ... then top with the walnuts and garnish with cheese shavings.