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Hazelnuts: What They Are and How to Choose, Use, and Store Them

Hazelnuts are the edible nuts of the hazel tree, sold raw, roasted, blanched, ground, or as paste, and they work in both sweet an…

Dried Tomatoes: What They Are and How to Choose, Use, and Store Them

Dried tomatoes are fresh tomatoes that have had most of their water removed, which concentrates their flavor and extends their sh…

Sultana Raisins: What They Are and How to Choose, Use, and Store Them

Sultana raisins are small, seedless raisins made from the Sultana grape (also called Thompson Seedless in some regions), typicall…

Dried Figs: What They Are and How to Choose, Use, and Store Them

Dried figs are fresh figs that have been dehydrated until most of their water is gone, which concentrates their sugar and flavor …

Dried Apricots: What They Are and How to Choose and Use Them

Dried apricots are fresh apricots with most of their water removed, which concentrates their natural sugars, fiber, and flavor wh…