Archives for February 2018

In 2018, we expect to see the rise of fruits and vegetables as the main dish. This doesn’t necessarily mean meat is out, but that it’s a side rather than the main course. We gathered a few up and coming ingredients to add to your next catered meal.

Jack fruit

By far the most popular and most versatile fruit for making faux meat meals. Jack fruit is best known for being a great pulled-pork alternative. It’s also amazing in BBQ.

Cauliflower Steak

Thick slabs of cauliflower steak are delicious, well seasoned, and very satisfying, and they’ve become quite popular recently even with die-hard meat eaters. Once you have tasted cauliflower steaks, you’ll never go back to boiling cauliflower, again.

Sorghum

What’s Sorghum you ask? Think of it as the new Quinoa. It’s an up and coming grain that is becoming a break out ingredient in lots of traditional dishes. Sorghum has a mild, earthy flavor. Its texture and flavor is similar to wheat berries and the flour has been called out as being the most wheat-like gluten free flour.

Dips

Dips have always been popular but now they are becoming the main attraction. There are so many dips out there and finger foods to dip in that we think this trend will not die out anytime soon. Get creative with your dips – your guests won’t be disappointed that you did.

Nothing says you care like food does. We’ve rounded up some delectable treats and eats below for your significant other or your guests. Warning, you might have a hard time not eating them all yourself.

Valentine’s Day Floats

You’ll need 2-3 scoops raspberry sorbet, 1 cup pink champagne, and fresh raspberries for garnish. Place scoops of sorbet in large wine glass. Pour champagne over the sorbet, then top with raspberries. Now you have a simple, elegant float to empress your guests. For more Valentine’s inspired drinks visit here.

Heart-shaped Macarons

These cinnamon spiced heart macarons are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Make them for your guests or simply make them for you. No one will judge you if you can’t wait to devour these yummy pastries.

Dipped in Chocolate

Who can resist chocolate dipped strawberries and cupcakes? Our suggestion? Combined them to make the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat. You can get the recipe here.

Blush Colored Cookies

These cookies are stunning to look at and eat. They are a beautiful blush color accented with white chocolate chips. What makes them even better is they are easy to make, requiring only four ingredients. For the full recipe visit here.

Say it with Cheese

Almost everyone loves cheese. If you do we definitely recommend trying these Mozzarella Cheese Hearts with Red Pepper Pesto. They are absolutely delicious.