Xi'an spiced mayo is a creamy, flavorful condiment infused with the bold, aromatic spices of Xi'an …
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This spice blend delivers a balance of numbing heat, earthy warmth, and fragrant complexity, perfec…
This cocktail showcases the elegance of simplicity, delivering a beautifully balanced combination o…
The Toronto cocktail offers a perfect blend of bitter, herbal, and sweet elements, making it a grea…
This cocktail is an ideal balance of sweet, sour, and spirit-forward notes, making it a perfect all…
Clean, crisp, and lightly tart, with lingering notes of citrus and a hint of fig, leaving a refresh…
Crème fraîche is a rich, tangy French dairy product with a smooth texture. It has a higher fat cont…
The yuzu kosho adds spice and depth to this creme fraiche which is great with grilled fish and gril…
Aromatic with notes of rye spice, subtle pear sweetness, and warm herbal undertones. Smooth and lon…
This cocktail is a luxurious, spirit-forward blend, ideal for sipping slowly. It offers the perfect…
This cocktail is an elegant balance of citrus brightness, subtle sweetness, and herbal cucumber, ma…
A bold and herbaceous blend, delivering a perfectly balanced harmony of botanical, citrus, and swee…
A crisp and refreshing cocktail that is a balanced blend of tart citrus, subtle sweetness, and a hi…
A refreshing blend of Plymouth gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, topped with a drizzle of crème d…
The Aviation cocktail is a vibrant, floral blend of gin, fresh lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and…
Chicago's best Green Goddess dressing is a vibrant, herbaceous blend that combines fresh herbs with…
A translucent, aromatic jelly made from the herbal notes of Angostura bitters resulting in a unique…
Red curry salted caramel is a unique sauce that combines the rich sweetness of caramel with the bol…
Chewy, tangy candies made with the vibrant juice of calamansi fruit, offering a refreshing burst of…
Banana foam is a light and airy dessert component made from pureed bananas whipped with cream, crea…
Honey chai custard is a creamy dessert infused with the warming spices of chai tea and sweetened wi…
Caramelized white chocolate sorbet is a creamy, indulgent frozen dessert that combines the rich, to…
Gingerbread made with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, resulting in a fragrant, chewy, and sweet cak…
A delicate, translucent gel with a burst of umami flavor and a visually striking presentation that …
A savory, umami-rich sauce that combines the deep flavors of fish broth with the sweetness and dept…
Onion molasses is a thick, sweet condiment made with sweet summer onions and has a savory-sweet fla…
This savory and tangy dressing that blends the umami flavors of seaweed with a hint of spice and nu…
Blueberry sorbet is a refreshing frozen dessert made from pureed blueberries, sugar, and lemon juic…
Pain perdu batter is a rich mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and often vanilla or cinnamon, used to so…
Edible cookie dough is a safe-to-eat version of traditional cookie dough, made without eggs and usi…
Thai basil granita is a refreshing frozen treat made from finely shaved ice infused with the aromat…
Mango mousse is a light and airy dessert made from pureed ripe mangoes and gelatin, creating a smoo…
Thai iced tea custard is a creamy dessert infused with the rich, aromatic flavors of brewed Thai te…
Thai peanut crumble made with Ovaltine is a crunchy, sweet topping that combines roasted peanuts, O…
Makrut lime gelato is a creamy, refreshing frozen dessert that highlights the bright, aromatic flav…
Pandan pastry cream is a rich, fragrant custard infused with pandan leaf, giving it a vibrant green…
This sauce offers a balance of salty, spicy, and tangy flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment f…
Tangy butter with deep flavor great for adding to pasta dishes, breads and vegetables.
The aromatics of the Aperol and lavender flowers plays nicely with the natural bitterness of the rh…
This cornbread is a delightful blend of sweetness and savory elements, making it a perfect compleme…
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