Unique Cooking Ingredients

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

Pros: versatility, quality, 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, quality, wonderful flavor

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: versatility, flavor, 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: quality, flavor, best vanilla

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

With delicate crystals, luscious moisture and a satisfying crunch, this fleur de sel is the ideal finishing salt for everything from fresh caprese salad to eggs, fish and leaner meats like pork tenderloin. No factories or fossil fuels—Bitterman’s...

Pros: flavor, frequent use, meets expectations

The price of a simple meal was a couple of hundred dollars a plate but the chef said they used the freshest of ingredients and from the taste of the food they had created excellent recipes.

Pros: flavor, good quality, best quality

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

Pros: love, long lasting, versatile use

This oil, macerated with tomato and espelette—a chili native to the Basque region—has a gorgeous orange color and pairs particularly well with spicy cuisine. Great with Basque classics such as veal ragout, chicken casserole and pan-fried...

Pros: delicious, favorite flavor, authentic flavor

Add a dash of savory seasoning to roasted chicken, fried apples, cheddar biscuits and more with this rosemary-infused flake salt. Pungent rosemary from the Pacific Northwest meets hand-harvested Mediterranean sea salt and other spices for satisfyingly...

Pros: enhances dishes, seasoning, adds flavor

Add floral flair to your favorite foods with these stunning pressed flowers from Eat Your Flowers. Try them pressed onto cakes, breads, cheese wheels and more.

Loria creates edible botanical creations inspired by Mother Nature’s beautiful surroundings....

Pros: appearance, nice quality, secure packaging

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, pronounced smoked flavor, versatility

Really good mix when you don't want to find all of the ingredients. Feeds about 3-4 people. Directions are a little off as it says to cook for 5 minutes.

Pros: good mix, feeds 3-4 people, convenient

I went simple the first time, but now I can start going rogue with my ingredients knowing I'll get a good loaf....Crispy on the exterior and nice and soft on the interior. Looking forward to cooking potatoes in it, too.

Pros: versatility, ease of use, high heat tolerance

If you want the best results, use quality ingredients!...Given the cost of butter, eggs and other baking ingredients, it's useless to save money on flavoring.

Pros: quality, flavor, versatility

Unique and well made...This is a very beautiful unique product. The quality of Staub is superior and I love it. ...The lovely Matte black finish makes this cast iron tomato cocotte unique, with a gold tone stem handle, it will go from oven to table beautifully....

Pros: color, versatility, heat retention

High quality and make cooking Thai possible. Also, an excellent gift when needed....Thai cooking...Absolutely wonderful authentic Thai cooking options! Totally delicious and very straightforward to prepare.

Pros: delicious, taste, variety

Perfect for baking, stovetop cooking and more, this all-natural cocoa powder features a pure, intense cocoa taste with a rich, red mahogany color. Versatile cocoa powder is ideal for baking chocolate confections and adds complex, unexpected flavors to...

Pros: quality, rich, color

Completely sinful and unique in flavor.

Pros: taste, delicious, not too sweet

Naturally enhance the flavors of your food with this pure and flaky sea salt. Ideal for cooking or seasoning dishes for clean, fresh taste without the bitterness. Simply crush over foods. Made using only traditional methods with no additives.

Four generations...

Pros: flavor, enjoyment, perfect flavor

Keep your favorite spices close at hand with this salt keeper crafted from durable and beautiful olivewood. Featuring a handy magnetic latch, it is easy to open and close.

Pros: serves its purpose, beautiful, well-designed

Crispy and sweet these Belgian pearl sugar while not a traditional ingredient in most American baked goods can elevate you sweet treats to the next level. ...This is a very versatile ingredient and can be seen mixed in to the batter of liege waffles...

Pros: adds crunch, versatile, good texture

A great choice for cooking, large-grain sea salt naturally seasons dishes as they cook, or use it in a salt mill at the table to enhance the flavors of your favorite recipes. It's mild and clean tasting making it ideal for everyday cooking as well as...

Pros: works in grinder, versatile, kosher

A new frosting staple ingredient for me

Pros: effectiveness, stability