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Breadcrumbs

A Happy Home Crumbing By Ann Ogden Breadcrumbs are one of those useful kitchen staples that most people think about only when they make stuffing at Thanksgiving. That...

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Maple Syrup

The Sap of Happiness: Maple Syrup By Chelsea Fisher The big price difference between ordinary pancake and waffle syrup and pure maple syrup is no artificial mark up. ...

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Okra: Health Benefits & Recipe Tips

Okra is a cooking staple in Asia and the southern United States and is divisive among diners for its slightly slippery texture. But when prepared correctly, okra adds...

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Basil

Basil garners accolades for great taste, but it also provides a number of vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting antioxidants, and even anti-inflammatory compounds. Adding basil to meals provides a boost...

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Spaghetti Squash

You may have heard spaghetti squash referred to as “vegetable spaghetti” or “noodle squash.” The insides look just like spaghetti, making this squash ready to be your next pasta....

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Tahini: Health Benefits & Recipe Tips

Tahini offers a salty, creamy component to any dish and its health benefits are certainly something to brag about. Made into a paste from grounded sesame seeds, tahini...

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Grape Seed Oil

Fresh, juicy grapes might not seem to have much connection to sautéing vegetables for dinner. Yet the fruit’s little seeds contain oil that’s gaining popularity for both food...

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Parsley

Parsley is an ancient herb rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin K. The ever-present parsley sprig has taken on a bigger role in modern cooking. The...

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Pepper

Whole black peppercorns were once considered so valuable they were used as currency in Europe and traded for gold. Today, peppercorns are nearly everywhere and valued for their...

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Rosemary

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance,” says Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Centuries later, the herb’s historical link with memory support — along with various other health benefits — turns out...

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Split Peas

A steaming bowl of split-pea soup may be best known for providing warmth and comfort on a chilly afternoon, but this little pea also packs tons of nutrients....

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Black Eyed-Peas

Hearty, tasty black-eyed peas are not to be confused with the pop-music group of the same name -- or with actual peas. These “peas” actually belong to the...