Red Cabbage

Red cabbage is a vibrant, nutrient-rich vegetable known for its deep purple leaves. It has a slightly sweet and peppery flavor, becoming tender and mellow when cooked.

Notes

Red cabbage retains its color best when cooked with an acidic ingredient like vinegar or lemon juice. It's high in antioxidants and vitamin C.

Uses

Salads
Pickles
Soups
Stews
Coleslaw

Replacements

Green cabbage
Purple kale
Red onions

Yellow Curry Paste

Yellow curry paste is a vibrant, aromatic blend of spices and herbs used predominantly in Thai cuisine. Originating from Thailand, it is distinguished by its distinctive yellow hue, derived from turmeric, which is also responsible for its mild earthy flavor. The paste features a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, thanks to ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and chili peppers. Its texture is smooth and paste-like, making it easy to incorporate into dishes. When cooked, yellow curry paste infuses dishes with warmth and depth, thickening slightly and enhancing the overall richness of curries and stews without overwhelming other ingredients.

Buckwheat Groats

Buckwheat groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant, a fruit seed that is unrelated to wheat and naturally gluten-free. Despite its name, buckwheat is not a type of wheat but rather a pseudocereal that has been cultivated for centuries in Eastern Europe and Asia, particularly in regions like Russia and China. Its flavor profile is earthy and nutty with a slight bitterness that mellows when toasted. The texture is dense and chewy when cooked, offering a satisfying mouthfeel that stands up well in dishes. In cooking, buckwheat groats absorb liquid well and can be used in porridges, as a base for grain bowls, or even ground into flour for baking. They also brown nicely, enhancing their rich, roasted flavor.

Recipes to try

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Loaded Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips piled high with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and melty cheese, all topped with fresh cilantro and a zesty lime kick.

Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup with Parmesan

This velvety soup is a symphony of roasted cauliflower and garlic, kissed with nutty Parmesan for a cozy, crave-worthy bowl.