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Olive oil
Liquid fat made from olives
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101 ingredients with possibilities
Baking staples, spices, grains, and everyday ingredients that turn a cupboard into a starting point.
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Flour
Finely milled grain used in breads, cakes, and sauces
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Rice flour
Finely ground rice used in baking and thickening
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Chickpea flour
Ground chickpeas used in batters and savory cooking
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Cornmeal
Ground dried corn for breads, porridge, and coatings
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Corn starch
A fine corn-based starch used to thicken sauces
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Potato starch
Starch extracted from potatoes for cooking and baking
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Tapioca
A cassava starch used in puddings and other dishes
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Semolina
Coarsely milled wheat used in pasta and desserts
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Rolled oats
Steamed, flattened oat grains for breakfast and baking
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Barley
A grain used in soups, stews, and other dishes
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Rye
A cereal grain used in distinctive breads
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Buckwheat
A seed used like a grain in noodles, pancakes, and porridge
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Quinoa
Small seeds cooked and served like a grain
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Bulgur
Cracked, parboiled wheat used in salads and pilafs
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Couscous
Light little grains ready to soak up flavor.
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Rice
A staple grain prepared in countless savory and sweet dishes
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Sorghum
A cereal grain used whole or milled into flour
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Polenta
A comforting base for a generous spoonful of sauce.
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Lentil
A small pulse used in soups, stews, salads, and dal
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Chickpea
A versatile pulse used in hummus, curries, and salads
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Kidney bean
A hearty bean for stews and rice dishes.
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Black turtle bean
Small, shiny variety of the common bean
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Navy bean
A small bean with a place in the soup pot.
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Mung bean
A versatile bean for both sweet and savory cooking.
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Adzuki bean
A small red bean with a place in sweet treats.
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Split pea
A pantry staple for a thick, comforting soup.
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Peanut
An everyday snack with plenty of crunch.
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Almond
A nut used in snacks, baking, and confections
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Walnut
An earthy crunch for salads, cakes, and snacks.
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Hazelnut
Nut of the hazel tree
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Pistachio
A little crunch that slows down snack time.
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Cashew
A mellow, creamy crunch.
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Pecan
A buttery bite for pies, baking, or the snack bowl.
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Pine nut
Small seeds that bring a rich finish to a dish.
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Sesame
Small oil-rich seeds used whole, ground, or pressed
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Poppy seed
A tiny crunch for breads and baking.
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Chia seed
Little seeds that thicken when soaked.
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Flax
Seeds used whole, ground, or pressed for oil
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Sunflower seed
Small seeds that earn their place in a handful.
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Pumpkin seed
A little crunch for the snack bag or salad bowl.
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Coconut
A tropical fruit with rich flesh and a hard shell
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Raisin
A little burst of sweetness for the trail-mix bag.
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Chocolate
A cacao-based favorite for eating, melting, and baking
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Date
A small fruit with concentrated sweetness.
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Dried currants
Variety of grape
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Dried apricot
Chewy golden fruit for an easy handful.
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Prune
A soft, sweet addition to the dried-fruit bowl.
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Candied fruit
Fruit preserved with sugar
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Sugar
A sweetener used throughout cooking and baking
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Brown sugar
A deeper sweetness for baking and sprinkling.
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Powdered sugar
Fine sugar with an anti-caking agent
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Honey
A golden drizzle for toast or a warm bowl.
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Maple syrup
A breakfast topping worth pouring slowly.
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Molasses
Viscous by-product of the refining of sugarcane, grapes, or sugar beets into sugar
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Golden syrup
Thick amber-colored form of inverted sugar syrup
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Agave syrup
Sweetener
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Butter
A dairy fat used in baking, cooking, and spreading
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Coconut oil
Edible oil derived from coconut
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Sesame oil
Edible oil from sesame seed
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Peanut butter
A pantry staple worth keeping within reach.
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Tahini
Middle Eastern condiment made from sesame
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Cocoa powder
Defatted powder extracted from cocoa beans
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Cocoa butter
Pale-yellow, edible fat extracted from the cocoa bean
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Vanilla
A fragrant flavoring from cured orchid pods
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Cinnamon
A sweetly aromatic spice made from tree bark
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Nutmeg
A warm spice made from the seed of a tropical tree
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Clove
A strongly aromatic dried flower bud
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Allspice
A dried berry with warm, aromatic flavor
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Cardamom
A fragrant spice whose seeds grow in small pods
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Ginger
A pungent rhizome used fresh, dried, or candied
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Turmeric
A golden rhizome used fresh or ground as a spice
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Cumin
An earthy spice used whole or ground
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Coriander
A plant whose seeds and fresh leaves are used in cooking
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Caraway
Aromatic seeds often used in breads and savory dishes
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Fennel
A plant with an edible bulb, feathery leaves, and aromatic seeds
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Anise
Seeds with a sweet licorice-like flavor
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Star anise
A striking spice with a sweet, licorice-like aroma.
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Saffron
A fragrant spice made from the stigmas of crocus flowers
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Paprika
A splash of red for the spice cupboard.
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Cayenne pepper
Hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes
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Black pepper
Ground fruit of the family Piperaceae
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Sumac
A tart spice made from dried berries
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Za'atar
Levantine herb or herb blend
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Cheddar cheese
A dependable slice for crackers or a sandwich.
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Curry powder
Spice mix
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Bay leaf
A quiet addition to a slowly simmering pot.
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Oregano
Species of flowering plant
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Thyme
A small-leaved herb with a savory presence.
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Rosemary
A woody herb with needle-like aromatic leaves
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Sage
An aromatic herb with soft, gray-green leaves
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Basil
A leafy herb used in sauces, salads, and other dishes
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Dill
An herb used for its feathery leaves and aromatic seeds
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Mint
A cooling aromatic herb for sweet and savory foods
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Parsley
A leafy green herb used fresh or dried
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Tarragon
Species of flowering plant in the sunflower family
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Miso
A spoonful that brings savory depth.
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Soy sauce
East Asian liquid condiment
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Vinegar
Liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid and water
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Balsamic vinegar
Type of vinegar originating in Italy
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Tomato paste
Paste made from tomatoes
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