Flavor of the Month

The guajillo pepper is the dried form of the mirasol pepper. It has a complex fruity and smoky flavor, smooth leathery skin and medium spiciness, ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville Heat Units, which makes it usually spicier than a poblano but...

If you’re stepped into an IKEA, it is more than likely you have seen lingonberries in some form. This small, deep ruby colored berry is the Scandinavian equivalent to the North American cranberry (although lingonberries grow in North America, too)...

Gouda is a Dutch cheese named for the city of Gouda in the Netherlands where it was first traded — not created. It is sometimes wrapped in red wax, a clear sign you’re in for something delicious...

Açaí is a small, dark purple berry from South American rainforests that is widely touted as a superfood because, like other berries, it is high in antioxidants and other nutrients...

Shiso, also called perilla, is part of the mint family, but it has a distinct spiciness and pungency. It is a common ingredient in Japanese food and also is used in Korean cuisine. It comes in stronger-flavored green and milder purple varieties...

Elote is a Mexican street-food version of corn on the cob that has been experiencing time in the spotlight both on menus and in social media. Traditional preparation is grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chile, lime and cilantro...

This iconic Mexican dish, sometimes spelled posole, is a hearty and heart-warming soup toeing the line of being a stew. While it is popular around the country at any time, pozole is a mainstay at large family gatherings and events...