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Goya Small Red Beans(more) »rank:from: GoyaOur review: :Goya dry beans are the traditional ingredient of great soups, side dishes and meals. Goya dry beans are harvested with care and need to be soaked to replenish their natural, bursting flavor. Detail |
PINTO BEANS, 25 lb Bag(more) »rank: 7265from: Angelina's GourmetOur review: :The Pinto Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris) is related to the Kidney Bean. This bean is 1/2 inch long, mottled pink and brown with yellow at the keel. It offers a full bodied, earthy flavor with a mealy texture and is used to make refried beans. The Pinto originated in central Mexico and is popular in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines. Detail |
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Whole Grain Oat Groats - Bulk 50 Pound Bag(more) »rank: 3811from: Honeyville GrainOur review: :Oat groats can be cooked and served as cereal, or prepared in the same manner as rice and used as a side dish or in a dish such as a salad or stuffing. When steamed and flattened with huge rollers, oat groats become regular rolled oats (also called old-fashioned oats). They take about 15 minutes to cook. Quick-cooking rolled oats are groats that have been cut into several pieces before being steamed and rolled into thinner flakes. Though they cook in about 5 minutes, many think the flavor and texture are never quite as satisfying as with regular rolled oats. Old-fashioned oats ... Detail |
PEAS, YELLOW WHOLE, 10 lbs.(more) »rank: 3689from: Angelina's GourmetOur review: :Whole Yellow Peas (Pioum Sativum) are part of the legume family. They are husked, about 1/4 of an inch wide and pale yellow in color. Split Peas have a mild flavor and soft texture. The Split Pea has more of an earthy flavor than the Whole Dried Pea, similar to the lentil in versatility and nourishment. Whole Dried Peas have a history going back some 10,000 years. Originally from the Middle East, Peas spread through the Mediterranean region and on to India and China. The cultivation of Peas in Europe helped to stave off a famine in England in 1555. Peas are ... Detail |
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WILD RICE, FANCY, 1.75 lb Jar(more) »rank: 7476from: Angelina's GourmetOur review: :Wild Rice (Zizania Aquatica) is not really rice--it is a seed from an aquatic grass. Wild Rice was important to the survival of many tribes in the upper midwest. The harsh winters of Minnesota made hunting and fishing difficult and Wild Rice was often the subsistence food for entire tribes. This rice is dark brown to black in color. There are 2 preferred doneness to wild rice. In the southern origins, local tribes preferred to cook the rice until it blossomed like popcorn. The rice was then strained and served. In the north, the rice was cooked just until it had a ... Detail |
F.LLI De Cecco di Filippo Paccheri(more) »rank: 7578from: De CeccoOur review: :Fratelli De Cecco di Filippo.New renowned artisan tasty fine pasta is distinguished by its color, taste and texture. Premium pasta like De Cecco is pale yellow, the same color of natural semolina wheat. It also has a slightly sweet taste, like wheat. Now you know De Cecco pasta is world renowned for its flavour, taste and consistent cooking performance. De Cecco pasta always cooks al dente. Of course, the ultimate measure of fine pasta is its taste. So you will have to try it to see for yourself. De Cecco premium-quality pasta, are a matter of passion, a matter of commitment to ... Detail |
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ANASAZI BEANS, 25 lbs.(more) »rank: 7248from: Angelina's GourmetOur review: :Anasazi (Phaseolus Vulgaris) is a small legume related to the Kidney Bean. These beans are about 1/2 inch long with a dappled burgundy and cream color. When cooked, the color fades to form a dark pink. The Anasazi has a mild flavor and firm texture. Cultivation of this bean can be traced back to the Anasazi Indians who lived in the southwestern region of America. Anasazi is one of the few cultivated crops grown by Native Americans. The bean's name comes from the cliff-dwelling Anasazi Tribe of the Four Corners area, where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico come together. The name ... Detail |
Baby Rolled Oats - Bulk 50 Pound Bag(more) »rank: 7393from: Honeyville GrainOur review: :Honeyville Baby Rolled Oats are Steel Cut Oats that have been cut in half and then rolled into flakes. This process makes baby rolled oats cook much quicker than traditional old fashioned oats. Detail |
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De Cecco Linguine Pasta, Enriched, 16 oz(more) »rank: 2969from: De CeccoOur review: :Honeyville Baby Rolled Oats are Steel Cut Oats that have been cut in half and then rolled into flakes. This process makes baby rolled oats cook much quicker than traditional old fashioned oats. Detail |
SUSHI RICE, 10 lb Bag(more) »rank: 2658from: Angelina's GourmetOur review: :Sushi Rice is a type of sticky rice used in sushi. Sushi Rice is a small, round, ivory-colored grain with a mildly sweet flavor. It becomes sticky as it cooks and holds together well. Sushi Rice is a glutinous rice which works well in Asian desserts. Detail |