Category: Food Trends
The Canned Canon
Some ingredients are better straight from the tin. Really Anchovies: Briny with a deep umami flavor, rich oil-packed ’chovies zing up salad dressings, pasta sauce, pizza (naturally), and more. Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are at peak flavor for a brief spell each year, but cans seal in summer ripeness for any…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Tahini
Tahini is the thick spread that results from grinding hulled and lightly roasted sesame seeds, and it’s everywhere these days, from hearty overstuffed falafel sandwiches to dainty modern salads. But for an ingredient so ubiquitous, it remains shrouded in mystery to many fans. What is tahini, exactly? Where does it…
Za’atar Israeli Couscous Salad
Serves 12-16 Roland Foods’ most popular Middle Eastern ingredient of 2017 is the star of the show in this satisfying side dish. Za’atar adds a zesty note, while tahini lends a welcome creaminess. Pistachio and olive oils bring the flavors home, with floral and spicy notes that kick things into…