Kumquat asks diners to pucker up
Black garlic adds sweet funk to dishes
Thai chile sauce crosses culinary borders
Coconut curry rises on versatility, health halo
Lavash provides flatbread base for variety of dishes
Shirred eggs deliver a fine-dining touch
Star anise adds fragrant spice
The star-shaped seed pod often used in ethnic cuisines also pops up in seasonal treats.
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Piri piri sauce balances heat and flavor
Umami-rich fish sauce adds depth to dishes
Chicharrónes lend savory crunch to dishes
Caraway adds subtle bite to food and drink
Bulgogi marinates on menus
With the Olympics in South Korea, Korean dishes like bulgogi were in focus.
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Achiote lends bright flavor and color to dishes
Spirulina lends bold hue, superfood halo to dishes
Aleppo pepper adds fruity spice
Pho steams up menus around the country
‘Nashville hot’ flavor gives menus a kick
Plantains outshine supporting roles
The relative of the banana stars in side dishes and is becoming more popular on menus.
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Green goddess dressing adds zip, not only to salads
Kimchi spices up burgers, tacos, sandwiches
Sweet treat alfajores makes gains on US menus
Bone marrow brings rich flavor and texture
The rich ingredient is used in soup stocks, beef entrées or simply as split bones eaten with bread.
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Fattoush offers fresh and versatile salad option
Tamarind enhances food and drink with sweet-and-sour flavor
Skhug adds Middle Eastern heat
