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ALLSPICE
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Allspice is one of those unique spices that works well in both sweet and savory dishes. I always assumed allspice was a blend of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
SAFFRON
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Saffron has a sweet, hay-like flavor and aroma, and imparts a beautiful golden color to food. Fortunately you only need a few threads of saffron per serving.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
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Butternut squash, a member of the gourd family, is particularly high in antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber and vitamins A, B complex and C.
SUMAC
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Sumac has a dark red orange color & a surprising fresh lemony flavor that can be used in place of salt. It's used in Middle Eastern, Italian & African cuisine.
GRUYèRE CHEESE
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Gruyère cheese is a nutty, sweet, salty and slightly granular unpasteurized cow cheese named after the town of Gruyère in Switzerland. Gruyère melts very well and is traditionally used in quiche…
CRèME FRAîCHE
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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.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
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These flavor packed mushrooms are nutrient powerhouses. Shiitakes have been used in Chinese medicine for 6000 years.
SCHICHIMI-TOGARASHI (JAPANESE 7 SPICE)
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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.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
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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.
RED CURRY PASTE
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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