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If you don't know who we're talking about, it's time you got to know the late, great Edna Lewis.

Good & Gather (Target).: Known for its clean packaging and ever-expanding product line, from snacks to sauces to seasonal drops..

: With a cult following built on frozen meals, international flavors, and snack aisle hits.. 365 by Whole Foods.: Offering better-for-you ingredients at more accessible prices.. Kirkland Signature (Costco).: A bulk favorite for pantry staples like olive oil, baking supplies, and coffee.. Wegmans and Kroger brands.

: Quiet overachievers with strong regional loyalty..Store-brand products aren’t just tolerated — they’re often.

actively chosen.

For some shoppers, these brands aren’t a compromise.While onions cooks, swiftly rinse dried millet leaves under water because the color will start to run as soon as they get wet; cut into 3-inch pieces.. Add sliced chiles, black-eyed peas, millet leaves or baking soda, salt, and drained rice to onion mixture in pan, and stir to coat each grain of rice in oil.

Stir in stock and bring to a boil over high.Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.

Turn off heat and let stand, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is very tender, 8 to 12 minutes..Serve the stew ladled over the rice.