Green Onions

Green onions, also known as scallions or spring onions, are mild-flavored allium vegetables with long green leaves and small white bulbs. They offer a fresh, slightly sweet, and onion-like taste.

Notes

Choose green onions with crisp, dark green tops and firm white bulbs. Store them in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze chopped green onions for longer storage.

Uses

Garnish for soups and stir-fries
Ingredient in salsa and guacamole
Addition to omelets and quiches
Flavor enhancer in Asian dishes like dumplings and noodles
Topping for baked potatoes and salads

Replacements

Chives
Leeks (white and light green parts)
Shallots (for cooked dishes)
Red onion (finely chopped and raw)

Dill Pickle Spears

Dill pickle spears are slender, crunchy slices cut from cucumbers that have been preserved in a brine infused with dill, garlic, and spices. Originating from European pickling traditions, they are now a staple in American cuisine, particularly popular at ballparks and barbecues. These spears possess a tangy, slightly sour flavor with subtle hints of dill and garlic, offering a refreshing contrast to rich or fatty foods. Their texture is firm and crisp, providing a satisfying crunch that holds up well in various dishes. In cooking, dill pickle spears can add brightness and acidity, balancing out creamy or savory elements in recipes, and they maintain their structure even when briefly heated or incorporated into salads and relishes.

Almond Flour

A finely ground flour made from blanched almonds, offering a delicate nutty aroma and a tender crumb to your baked goods.

Recipes to try

Stuffed Cabbage Roll Inspired Beef Soup

Warm up with this hearty soup that nods to classic stuffed cabbage rolls, brimming with tender beef and savory broth.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Imagine warm, golden French toast stuffed with a tangy cream cheese and sweet strawberry surprise – breakfast just got a gourmet upgrade.