Much like the world of entertainment awards Oscars and Grammies, the culinary world also pays respect to the best of the best. I'm not talking about "James Beard" honors for chefs, but I'm talking about actual ingredients. Every year since 2000, McCormick (the king of the spice world) has released the up and coming top ten flavor-pairing list. This year the winners are...
1. Cayenne and Tart Cherry: The flavors of 2 superfoods, the heat of the cayenne and sweet-sour tang of tart cherry pack a multi-layered punch.
2. Tarragon and Beetroot: This hip pair creates a sensory feast that is anything other than predictable or restrained.
3. Peppercorn Melange and Sake: Japan's notable rice wine finds a new partner in the quintessentially French unison of multicolored peppercorns.
4. Chinese Five Spice and Artisan-cured Pork: Hand crafted artistry merges with a harmonious Asian blend to create an innovative taste sensation.
5. Dill and Avocado Oil: Mild avocado oil finds an elegant partner in clean, minty dill, reflecting the healthy goodness that comes from pure, natural ingredients.
6. Rosemary and Fruit Preserves: Fresh-picked fruit flavors fuse with aromatic rosemary for a progressive interpretation of sweet and savory.
7. Garam Masala and Pepitas: A beautifully matched global combination of an intoxicating spice blend from India and a prized seed popular in Latin America.
8. Mint and Quinoa: Nutritious, whole-grain quinoa is taken to new heights when paired with the exhilarating, cool taste of mint.
9. Smoked Paprika and Agave Nectar: Smoky sweetness from the purity of nature celebrates a union of Spanish and Mexican ingredients.
10. Toasted Sesame and Root Beer: An iconic soda is rediscovered for its versatility as a cooking ingredient, paired with the bold nuttiness of toasted sesame seed.
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i wish i new a place to taste each one of these taste combos! they ALL sound good.
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