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Crème fraîche
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 15, 2013
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Crème fraîche is a tangy cream that is soured with bacterial culture. One of the benefits of cooking with crème fraîche is it does not curdle with heat.
Brussels sprouts
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 8, 2013
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Brussel sprouts contain sulforaphane, which is believed to have strong anti-cancer properties. Brussel sprouts are nutrient-rich and fight fight inflammation.
Schichimi-Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice)
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 8, 2013
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Schichimi-Togarashi translates in Japanese to "seven spice," is a mixture of chili peppers and various spices used in Japanese cooking.
Shiitake mushrooms
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 8, 2013
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These flavor packed mushrooms are nutrient powerhouses. Shiitakes have been used in Chinese medicine for 6000 years.
Asian fish sauce
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 1, 2013
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Ever wonder what makes Thai and Vietnamese food so flavorful? One of the reasons is the near ubiquitous use of Asian fish sauce.
Sriracha sauce
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 1, 2013
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Sriracha hot chili sauce has taken the world by storm. Pronounced SEE-rah-chah, it is made of chili pepper, vinegar, garlic and salt.
Oyster sauce
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 1, 2013
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Oyster sauce magically marries the ingredients in stir fry dishes, giving the dish a rich and earthy flavor. Oyster sauce adds delicious umami.
Red curry paste
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON APRIL 1, 2013
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Red curry paste is a blend of lemongrass, galangal, and red chilis that is used in Thai cooking to make stir-frys, soups, and curry
Oatmeal
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON MARCH 18, 2013
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Oatmeal is a great breakfast choice that has many health benefits. There are many types of pure oatmeal, all which have essentially the same health benefits.
Jalapeño peppers
POSTED BY Kim Pawell ON MARCH 3, 2013
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Jalapeño peppers are wonderful for adding a little heat to your food. They are also nutrition power houses with numerous health benefits.