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December 12, 2025

Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet, Broadleaf Kale of Deep Winter

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Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet, Broadleaf Kale of Deep Winter Best Chef Recipes — Pacific Northwest Ingredient Series Siberian kale is one of the hardiest edible greens in the Brassica napus family—capable of surviving deep freezes, waterlogged soils, and low winter light with almost no loss…

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December 5, 2025

The Complete Guide to Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, and Modern Culinary Use

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The Complete Guide to Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, and Modern Culinary Use Best Chef Recipes — Ingredient Knowledge Series Ancient grains have re-emerged as a defining category in modern culinary practice. These heritage cereals and pseudograins — unchanged by modern breeding and cultivated for thousands…

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November 30, 2025

Red Russian: The Tender, Sweet, Oakleaf Kale of Winter

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Red Russian: The Tender, Sweet, Oakleaf Kale of Winter Best Chef Recipes — Pacific Northwest Ingredient Series Red Russian kale is one of the most beloved winter kales for chefs and growers across the Pacific Northwest. Unlike most curl-leaf kales in the Brassica oleracea family,…

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Hello I’m Chef Scott Stokes and my work here has the goal of bringing together professionally developed recipes and an expansive ingredient index, offering dishes, botanical, cultural, and culinary knowledge behind them. I’m probably cooking dinner somewhere in the PNW, always learning and growing as a cook. Join me in my exploration of food.

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Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet, Broadleaf Kale of Deep Winter

Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet,…

Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet, Broadleaf Kale of Deep Winter Best Chef Recipes — Pacific Northwest Ingredient Series Siberian…

The Complete Guide to Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, and Modern Culinary Use

The Complete Guide to…

The Complete Guide to Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, and Modern Culinary Use Best Chef Recipes — Ingredient Knowledge…

Red Russian: The Tender, Sweet, Oakleaf Kale of Winter

Red Russian: The Tender,…

Red Russian: The Tender, Sweet, Oakleaf Kale of Winter Best Chef Recipes — Pacific Northwest Ingredient Series Red…

Featured Category

Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet, Broadleaf Kale of Deep Winter

Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet,…

Siberian: The Cold-Immune, Sweet, Broadleaf Kale of Deep Winter Best Chef Recipes — Pacific Northwest Ingredient Series Siberian…

The Complete Guide to Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, and Modern Culinary Use

The Complete Guide to…

The Complete Guide to Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, and Modern Culinary Use Best Chef Recipes — Ingredient Knowledge…

Red Russian: The Tender, Sweet, Oakleaf Kale of Winter

Red Russian: The Tender,…

Red Russian: The Tender, Sweet, Oakleaf Kale of Winter Best Chef Recipes — Pacific Northwest Ingredient Series Red…

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Broccoli and cheese make a delightful combination, as the creamy richness of the cheese complements the earthiness of broccoli. This pairing is commonly used in dishes like broccoli-cheddar soup and casseroles.

Food Facts

Cashews grow outside of a fruit called a cashew apple. The 'nut' we eat is actually the seed found at the bottom of the cashew apple.

Cooking Tips

Allow meat to rest for a few minutes after cooking before slicing or serving. This helps to retain the juices and results in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Ingredient Spotlight

Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables that have a naturally sweet taste. They are packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, mashed, or used in both sweet and savory preparations.

Foraging Facts

Acorns, the nuts of oak trees, can be foraged and used as a versatile ingredient. However, acorns contain tannins that make them bitter and astringent. Proper processing, such as leaching or grinding, is necessary to remove the tannins and make them edible.

Baking Hacks

If you run out of baking powder while baking, you can make a substitute by mixing 1 part baking soda with 2 parts cream of tartar. This combination provides the leavening effect needed in many recipes.

Culinary Terms

Marinade is a seasoned liquid mixture used to flavor and tenderize meat, poultry, or seafood before cooking. It infuses the ingredients with flavors and helps break down connective tissues.

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