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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.
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.
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.
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.
SALT
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I love salt and use it liberally, but purposefully in my cooking. My favorite salt is Maldon sea salt, whose large flakes produce a crunchy salty finish.
PROSCIUTTO
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Prosciutto, or Parma ham, is an Italian dry-cured ham. Prosciutto is not cooked, but salted and hung from the ceiling for up to two years to dry and cure.
WALNUT OIL
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Walnut oil is a delicious, aromatic and healthy oil that is wonderful for salad dressing, tossing with pasta, or as a finishing oil for fish, chicken or meat.
STONEHOUSE CALIFORNIA OLIVE OIL
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Stonehouse olive oil makes great California olive oil. I buy their 10 liter houseblend for every day and their infused oils for adding an extra burst of flavor.
OXO MINI ANGLED MEASURING CUP
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The Oxo mini angled measuring cup is perfect for measuring small liquid quantities. I use it any time I need to measure 1-4 tablespoons of liquid.
SPANISH CAZUELA
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The Spanish cazuela is a versatile cooking dish that can be used on the stovetop, oven, microwave or barbecue. Cazuelas have been used for thousands of years.