{Video!} Cold Weather Pantry Essentials

With just under one month of winter remaining (in theory), I'm anxiously waiting for the brighter, warmer spring days to arrive. But until then, I'm putting my favorite cold weather pantry staples to work in the kitchen to keep me out of a cooking rut and to beat the winter blues. Check out the video to learn what four staples I reach for weekly and why!

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Homemade Harissa

The quickest, simplest homemade harissa you can make is here! Just to refresh, harissa is a Tunisian chili paste used across North African and Middle Eastern cuisines. This homemade version has a little sweet, a little tart, some spice, and a good bit of smoke. One of my favorite go-to condiments, I reach for harissa when I need a quick hit of flavor in dishes ranging from salads to soups.

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Roasted Beet and Blood Orange Salad

This is an excellent winter salad platter. Arugula, cilantro, and blood oranges provide the freshness we crave in the middle of winter while roasted beets, nuts, and dollops of pesto give it substance. But what's even better about this recipe is that it's a buildable formula with endless variations. You'll soon discover it's the only winter salad recipe you'll need!

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