Unique Cooking Ingredients

The recipient was thrilled to get a tasty, unique product from Brooklyn....I am part of a competition BBQ team, and I purchased Bees Knees Spicy Honey to use as an additional ingredient in our finishing sauce on baby back ribs.

Pros: versatility, taste, flavor

Best new ingredient!...smooth, delicious, unique taste. Use it on everything !!

Pros: flavor, versatility, taste

I love this olive oil. It's my special ingredient to my meals!...The best I've ever used both for cooking and salads.

Pros: versatility, taste, quality

Nielsen-Massey blends pure Madagascar vanilla with real specks from vanilla pods to create this versatile paste. Thanks to its thick consistency (similar to molasses), you can add more vanilla flavor without thinning out batters or sauces. Plus, it adds...

Pros: versatility, flavor, taste

Aged for nine months in emptied bourbon barrels, this 100% pure, organic, grade-A amber maple syrup was made in Vermont by people who know syrup. Taking on the flavor and aroma of bourbon, it adds a delicious smoky note when mixed with yogurt or oats...

Pros: taste, flavors, versatility

Great as a finishing oil on bread, salad or dip, this olive oil from Neolea is a versatile pantry staple. It boasts a rich, aromatic profile with notes of olive leaves, green herbs, freshly cut grass and artichoke. It perfectly combines fruitiness with...

Pros: taste, quality, versatility

Great for baking, cooking, candy making and more, this all-natural orange oil is cold-pressed from orange rinds. Use as a replacement for orange zest to add bright citrus flavor to any dish.

Boyajian's Pure Orange Oil is all-natural, cold pressed from...

Pros: flavor enhancement, versatility, orange flavor

The wonderfully rich bouquet and perfect balance of sweet and sour make this classic a very versatile balsamic vinegar. It boasts the flavors of mature fruits, licorice and black pepper and has a good density. Aged in the barrels of the famous Giusti...

Pros: taste, packaging, quality

Great for cooking and adding subtle smoky flavor to food!...Giada's secret ingredient...She calls it her new secret ingredient & she had a wonderful carrot recipe. We love this on salmon, sweet potatoes and ribs.

Pros: flavor, versatility, smokiness

Produced from premium, hand-selected beans cultivated in Tahiti, this vanilla extract from Nielsen-Massey offers a unique floral, fruity flavor. Because Tahitian vanilla is sensitive to heat, it’s best used to add depth of flavor to refrigerated...

Pros: flavor, quality, taste

Add tangy notes to your favorite dishes with Giuseppe Giusti's delicious glaze. It comes in three delicious flavors—Classic, Fig and Truffle—all of which taste great on veggies, fish, meats and more.

The fig balsamic is creamy and delicate with sweet...

Pros: versatile, good quality, enhances flavor

This handmade sauce is your first step to authentic paella. It is slow roasted for three hours allowing you the perfect paella in much less time. For something new and interesting, try it with meats, fish, eggs, and pasta.

Sauce does not contain gluten,...

Pros: flavor, well-stocked, depth of flavor

This mixed peppercorn blend for the grinder is one of the most aromatic and popular of peppercorn blends. A delicious and exotic alternative to regular plain black pepper, rainbow peppercorns have an alluring, citrusy scent that is great tasting, too....

Pros: flavor, taste, grind quality

The award-winning Sonoma blend olive oil has a bold smoky flavor with a subtle olive finish. This naturally wood-smoked extra virgin olive oil is extraordinary drizzled over shrimp, steaks or roasted artichokes. Sonoma’s smoky flavor is so versatile...

Pros: flavor, versatility, subtle smoked taste

Make delicious, authentic paella and risotto with this short-grain rice grown in the rich soils of the national protected L’Albufera Park of Valencia, Spain—the birthplace of paella. This rice is superabsorbent, which means it soaks up holds flavor...

Pros: taste, good quality, texture

The first extra virgin olive oil produced by Marques de Griñon, this estate-bottled blend features Arbequina and Picual oils for a well-balanced, intensely aromatic oil with notes of green tomatoes, fresh grass, artichoke and green almonds. Adhering...

Pros: flavor, delicatessen, amazing flavor

Grown on the border of Syria and Turkey, Aleppo peppers make a versatile spice that’s currently trending with renowned chefs all over the world. Both mildly spicy and pungent with little hint of sweetness, Aleppo spice has a distinct flavor profile...

Pros: flavor, authentic taste, versatility

This is the perfect ingredient for classic Paella. Recommend that you sprinkle a little over the finished pan as a garnish as well

Pros: unspecified, spicy taste, smoky flavor

Infuse bakes, cocktails and more with this set of three clean-label vanilla extracts, highlighting distinct global flavors.

Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract starts with premium beans from Mexico, the original birthplace of the vanilla orchid. Sweet and woody...

Pros: quality flavors, different size options, variety of vanillas

Unfortunately, that strong smoked smell doesn't really come through when using it, especially when not putting the salt in while cooking as opposed to sprinkling it on top after cooking. ...Flavor blooms especially when applied after cooking. The difference...

Pros: flavor, difference in taste, concept

A combination of citrus and floral flavors, Fiori di Sicilia—translated as "Flower of Italy"—adds an enchanting new dimension of flavor to sugar cookies, cakes, creams and so much more.

King Arthur Baking Company has a long and storied history, stretching...

Pros: suitable for a christmas stocking, flavor enhancement, well-received gift

Great as a gift for the chef in your life or as a gift to yourself, this delicious set of sea salts from Casina Rossa is an excellent introduction to one of the world’s finest lines of artisan salts. It comes packaged in an elegant, space-saving container...

Pros: taste, truffle and porcini flavors

Ugandan Pure Vanilla Extract is crafted from premium, hand-selected Ugandan vanilla beans. The result is a flavor profile that is bold and creamy-sweet with notes of chocolate. Similar to vanilla from Madagascar, Ugandan vanilla is a versatile, all-purpose...

Pros: unique vanilla flavor undertones

Delicious as both a finishing and cooking oil, this extra virgin olive oil from Frantoio Galantino is made from cold-pressed olives and boasts a grassy aroma and light taste. The beautiful ceramic jug this oil comes in makes it great for gifting and...

Pros: decanter design