Sweet Black Thai (Purple) rice has a nutty flavor that is similar to wild rice. Traditional Thai cooks often use this rice in desserts, but it can be just as delicious in savory dishes as well. Simply pre-soak this rice, then steam or boil to cook it to perfection. This rice has a dark purple color and when cooked does bleed, so it is best to pair it with other dark colored ingredients.

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Cranberry beans are unique beans that have a creamy texture and a flavor similar to chestnuts. These beans are ivory in color with red markings and are very popular in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese dishes.

Exotic Rice Blend will put a new twist on your usual rice dishes. This rice blend has a natural nutty flavor and firm texture that makes it great to use as a side dish for any meal. Use also as a great addition to your favorite soups and stews.

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Large Lima beans have a distinctive flavor and are loaded with potassium, phosphorus and vitamin A. Try serving them hot, tossed with fresh basil or rosemary and a little olive oil.

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Pearled Barley is simply barley grains with the hull and bran removed. This grain has a sweet and mild flavor that taste delicious is cold salads topped with vinaigrette or even as a breakfast cereal topped with brown sugar. This grain can be used as a side dish in place of couscous, rice and pasta and is a classic ingredient in beef barley soup.

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This healthy blend works well with your favorite seasonings or as a rice bed for fresh chicken, beef or fish. Try serving this blend with stir fried vegetables for a healthy and delicious meal.

Textured Vegetable (Soy) Protein is a meat substitute made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of making soybean oil. This product is quick to cook, high in protein and fiber and low in fat and sodium. Textured vegetable protein has very little flavor of its own and needs to be rehydrated and flavored before added to your recipe. This protein is helpful for making versions of chili, sloppy joes, tacos, burgers or burritos instead of adding meat.

Northern Wild Rice is a seed from an Aquatic Grass and has a chewy texture with a nut-like flavor. This rice is very dark brown to black in color and is often served with wild game such as venison or pheasant. Try using wild rice in soups or pilafs. It also makes a delicious side dish when cooked with cranberries.

Yellow Eye Steuben Beans have a mild flavor and can be added to soups, casseroles and any other bean dish. This bean pairs perfectly with strong flavors and is especially tasty when cooked with Portobella or Black Trumpet mushrooms.