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Global Flavors
3 WAYS TO EXPERIMENT WITH WITH SPICEOLOGY® THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
#1
Spice Up Your Beverage Program
Restaurants of all sizes are expanding spice usage from kitchen to bar, including spices like turmeric and ras el hanout on drink menus to differentiate from the competition.
#2
Go Big And Go Bold With Chiles
Diners are embracing chiles and bolder heat profiles; pair a tempting flavor with heat – where it’s not just hot for hot’s sake – and it’s game on. Hot honey, chili crunch, and gochujang are everywhere.
GLOBAL FLAVORS & HOLIDAY MUST-HAVES
Greek Freak: Use it on seared scallops, leg of lamb, gnocchi Alfredo, blistered heirloom tomatoes, and a gin basil smash cocktail.
Smoky Honey
Habanero: Add to game hen with roasted potatoes and broccolini, cranberry and cornbread stuffing, apple pie, roasted sweet potatoes, and glazed Brussels sprouts.
Berbere: Use it on turkey, beef stew, spiced lamb, roasted root vegetables, and whole white fish.
Ras el Hanout: Add to eggnog, French toast, maple syrup, roasted whole chicken, sweet potato hash, and kabobs.
#3
SPICEOLOGY’S TOP-SELLING SPICES FOR HOLIDAY MENU PLANNING
Whether you ideate before ordering or vice versa, now is the time to stock up for holiday menu planning. Use the above spice cheat sheet to initiate your flavor exploration and infuse excitement into your dishes.