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Get to know unfamiliar ingredients—think ube, lactose-free cheese, Irish butter, grits, polenta, and more—and understand the difference between ones you may already know—half and half vs. heavy cream, for one—with these guides to popular, familiar, and unexpected ingredients alike. Learn how and where to use these ingredients for tastier, more diverse meals.

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Coriander or Cilantro is an annual herb. All parts of the plant are edible but the fresh leaves and dried seeds (spice) are parts often used for cooking.
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Green Beans With Bacon Vinaigrette
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8 TikTok Viral Cottage Cheese Recipes That Make It Easy To Get More Protein
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22 Recipes With Fresh Basil to Use Up the Vibrant Herb
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What Is Purple Honey and Where Can You Buy It?
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10 Ways to Use Basil That Go Well Beyond Pesto
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How to Make Milk Tea in 3 Easy Steps
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Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes to Expand Your Grill Repertoire
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22 Common Types of Squash—From Acorn to Zucchini
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12 Cheeses You Can Eat Even If You're Lactose-Intolerant
watermelon
How to Pick a Watermelon That's Sweet and Ripe Every Time
Healthiest-yogurts: yogurt with granola and blueberries
What Is the Healthiest Yogurt? RDs Share Their Top Picks
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The 15 Healthiest Grains to Eat, According to a Nutrition Expert
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Buttery Shrimp With Marinated White Beans
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bacon!
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This Storage Hack Helps Meat Last Longer
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How to Cook Parsnips from Start to Finish With Options for Boiling, Roasting, and Sautéing
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How to Wash Every Type of Mushroom So They're Safe to Eat
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Chicken-Pesto Flatbread Sandwiches
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sumo oranges
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Heavy Cream, Whipping Cream, or Half-and-Half: Which to Use When
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Potato Salad Recipes, including this Garlic and Herb Potato Salad Served in a Yellow Bowl
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Smørrebrød With Yogurt, Beets, and Eggs
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Quick Nutty Noodles
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Organic Turnips
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16 Healthiest Non-Dairy Milk Options, According to a Dietitian
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