Pantry & Spotlight Ingredients

Pantry & Spotlight Ingredients

Spotlight Ingredient: Beets (Recipe: Beet & Orzo Salad with Feta)

by Aimee
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Last November, when roadside produce stands were closing down shop for the winter, I snagged a ten-pound bag of young beets for ninety-nine cents. Thrilled at the great deal I had just made, I imagined the beets lasting us through the winter – and all for pennies. They were gone by Christmas. Apparently I like [...]

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9 Foods to Stock in Your Pantry in 2012

by Aimee
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Every January, my pantry inevitably needs an in-depth examination. So I clear out the remnants of holiday foodstuffs that have collected – candy canes, cracker fragments, sprinkles and other cookie decorations – and take a good look at what is left. A lot of my homemade jam and preserves have been given away as gifts; [...]

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23 Ways to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée

by Cheri
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Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. Last year Lynn gave a wonderful tutorial on how to make your own pumpkin purée. Whether you make your own or use a can, it seems you’re almost guaranteed to always have just a little bit left over. And, nobody likes to waste any precious pumpkin purée. Today’s post [...]

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Seasonings and Spices for Fall Cooking {Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Blend}

by Kristen
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Written by Kristen of Dine and Dish. With fall comes the yearning for food, which brings overall comfort and warmth to those who eat it. We retreat into our kitchens, hoping to provide our family with a meal that will “stick to their ribs”, bringing them warmth from the inside out. Hearty, rich dishes, full [...]

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Spotlight Ingredient: Cabbage (Recipe: Cabbage & Leeks with Apples)

by Aimee
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Last Sunday night, as my weekly menu plan started to take shape, an autumnal influence became obvious. Cabbage, apples, leeks and carrots all had a featured spot over the week. And why not? This produce is beckoning from the market stalls: firm, vibrant and, best of all, a bargain. It deserves to be snapped up [...]

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