Ingredients

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A case study in how high-impact ingredients can transform any dish
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A combo of three ingredients leads to a versatile blend of sweet, bright, smoky heat
Picture for Flavor on the Edge: Chile Crisp
Creative applications for this bold Chinese condiment
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Chipotle peppers, ginger and rosemary make a simple marinade
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Leading-edge ingredients dial up intrigue in meat-centric dishes
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The Eastern Med ingredient with a long reach
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Exploring ahead-of-the-curve flavor opportunities to sustain perpetual menu relevancy
Picture for Flavor Trifecta: John Baez
John Baez is executive chef of the Rainforest Cafe, a family-oriented themed concept that is part of Landry’s, Inc
Picture for Flavor Playlist: Justin Cucci
Justin Cucci is the executive chef/owner of Edible Beats restaurant group, based in Denver
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Travis G. Peters is the chef/owner of The Parish, a Southern fusion gastropub in Tucson, Ariz
Picture for Flavor Playlist: Andrea Murdoch
Andrea Murdoch is chef de cuisine at University of Colorado Boulder, and chef/owner of Four Directions Cuisine
Picture for Flavor Playlist: Neri Giachini
Neri Giachini is the head gaucho chef and director of operations for Fogo de Chão churrascaria, a Brazilian steakhouse based in Plano, Texas
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Alejandro Benes is the director of culinary development for Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, an American concept based in Westlake Village, Calif.
Picture for Flavor Trifecta: Alan Skversky
Alan Skversky is the corporate chef for San Francisco-based Boudin Bakery. We asked him to share a flavor trifecta that demonstrates creative, unexpected flavor play.
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Elizabeth Falkner is a renowned chef, author and television personality. She shares five flavors that inspire her culinary creativity.
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Estevan Jimenez is the executive chef and culinary instructor at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in Salinas, Calif. He shares five flavors that inspire his culinary creativity.
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Aron Habiger is chef/owner of On the Lam, a traveling pop-up culinary concept based in Santa Ana, Calif. We asked him to share a flavor trifecta that demonstrates creative, unexpected flavor play.
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Timothy Griffin is the director of culinary innovation at Kona Grill, an upscale casual grill based in Scottsdale, Arizona. We asked him to share a flavor trifecta that demonstrates creative, unexpected flavor play.
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Jonathan Rohland is the culinary director of Bartaco, a “beach-culture inspired” restaurant brand based in Norwalk, Conn., with 15 locations mostly on the East Coast. He shares five flavors that inspire his culinary creativity.
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Luca Brunelle, executive chef for The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, shares his five flavors that inspire culinary creativity.
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John State, culinary director at Disneyland Resort, shares the trifecta of flavors that inspires him.

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Andy Little of Josephine in Nashville talks about his flavor trifecta
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Will Eudy shares his go-to ingredients that help build a great flavor story
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Buttermilk + Shiso leaf + White soy sauce
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Nels Storm introduces five flavors that inspire culinary creativity
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Quinn Adkins introduces this go-to trifecta of cornmeal, blackberries, and Texas Pete® Honey Mustard Sauce
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Matthia Accurso's go-to flavor trifecta: Texas Pete Hot Sauce, Gruyère and fresh apple
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Kevin Atkinson's go-to flavor trifecta: harissa, mustard and avocado
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Five flavors that inspire culinary creativity, suggested by Eric Lucas Clarke of MAD Greens.
Picture for Texas Pete Trifecta - Milk Chocolate + Bourbon + CHA! by Texas Pete® Sriracha Sauce
Stephanie Tyson's trifecta of milk chocolate, bourbon and CHA! by Texas Pete® Sriracha Sauce is unexpected, but certainly inviting
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Sam Kim's go-to flavor trifecta: cumin, ginger and Sichuan peppercorns
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Five flavors that inspire culinary creativity, suggested by Eric Gabrynowicz of Tupelo Honey