How do you prepare celery for cooking?

When preparing celery for cooking do we have to use the leaves as well or do we have to use the stems onlyHow do you prepare celery for cooking?
You can use the leaves if you like, but I prefer just the stalk.How do you prepare celery for cooking?
Usually when preparing celery, you remove the leaves, and use the stalks after chopping a small section off of the bottom. It keeps everything crisp.
I don't care for the leaves but they can be used as well. Most of all rinse it off with cold water and keep your fingers back when dicing.
Basic Vegetable Stock





Original recipe yield: 6 cups.

Prep Time:15 Minutes

Cook Time:35 Minutes

Ready In:50 Minutes

Servings:12



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INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion

2 stalks celery, including some leaves

2 large carrots

1 bunch green onions, chopped

8 cloves garlic, minced

8 sprigs fresh parsley

6 sprigs fresh thyme

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon salt

2 quarts water



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you can use the leaves for salads

stems

wash well

peel with a vegetable peeler on the outside of the celery it has lots of stringy bits the peeler will remove these and gives you a nice texture
Being as the leaves contain more of a pungent flavor most people only use them in stocks and soups or stews. However they can be used as well in any recipe if you prefer to enhance the flavor