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HALLOUMI CHEESE
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Halloumi cheese is meant to be cooked. Its high melting point makes it suitable for grilling. Served with warm pita bread, it is a buttery salty treat.
CHINESE CHILI OIL
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Chinese chili oil is chili & spice-infused oil that is used both as a condiment & a cooking ingredient. Use it to add heat to stir frys, pasta and marinades.
JAPANESE RICE VINEGAR
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Komezu, or Japanese rice vinegar is a mild vinegar that is used to make sushi rice, pickled vegetables and other traditional Japanese dishes.
TOASTED SESAME SEED OIL
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Toasted sesame seed oil is used to flavor salad dressings, marinades, pasta and used in small quantities as a finishing oil.
SPANISH SHERRY VINEGAR FROM JEREZ
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Spanish Jerez sherry vinegar is a deep and oaky vinegar made from sherry wine. Use this dry flavorful vinegar in gazpacho, soups, stews and salad dressings.
FREGOLA SARDA
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I recently discovered a new pasta, Fregola Sarda from Sardinia. Smaller than a pea & multi-hued, these tasty gems are roasted to achieve their nutty flavor.
PANCETTA OR ITALIAN BACON
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Pancetta may very well be my family's favorite ingredient. Pancetta is essentially unsmoked Italian bacon and comes in two forms.
MONTERREY FARMS ARTICHOKE HEARTS
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Monterrey Farms makes four flavors of tasty, low cal, vacuum-packed artichoke hearts: natural, grilled, herbal and buffalo. My family eats them by the case. Literally.
QUINOA
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Everything you need to know about quinoa: What is quinoa, types of quinoa, how to rinse quinoa, how to toast quinoa and how to store quinoa.
NUTMEG
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Once you try fresh-grated nutmeg, you will become a fan. Nutmeg is an interesting spice because is can be used for both savory and sweet recipes.