Known for its jelly-like consistency and distinct chewiness, black fungus is a popular culinary ingredient across a range of Asian dishes. It has likewise been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years

Shallots make a great addition to stir-fries, sautés, salads, soups, side dishes, and casseroles, and are often paired with garlic. Combine them with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme to create marinades and sauces for your meat dishes.

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable - bake it whole, blend it into cauliflower soup, grate it into cauliflower rice, cook into arancini balls or even fry some into vegan buffalo wings.