Tomatillo, also known as Mexican groundcherry or Mexican husk tomato, is an exotic green fruit that comes in a range of sizes and ripens to a yellow, red, or purple color. It gives a splash of color as well as an acidic, tart, and slightly citrusy flavor to various Mexican dishes including sauces and salsa. …
Currants have a sweet and sour berry-like flavor with an amazing acid kick that balance out their sweetness. They come in red, white, and black varieties and have a fresh, floral aroma with a hint of forest-like notes. Featuring a distinct flavor that can make your mouth pucker with delight, you can use currants fresh …
Sun-dried tomatoes are essentially fresh tomatoes that are dehydrated in the sun, dehydrator, or oven. They have an intense sweet-tart flavor that makes them far more potent than their fresh counterparts. Sun-dried tomatoes are also slightly chewy in texture, which makes them a fine garnish. Sun-dried tomatoes can be used in a variety of recipes, …
Shredded coconut is a versatile ingredient that adds a lot of texture and flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. It’s great in cereals and granola and makes for a wonderful baking ingredient as well as a topping. But if you’re in the middle of a recipe that calls for shredded coconut and don’t have …
Smoothies are one of the best ways to pack in a good portion of your daily fruit and veggie intake. And bananas are one fruit that is a staple in smoothies. But if you’re trying to switch up your smoothie and want to replace bananas with other luscious, sweet fruits, then look no further! We’ve …