Now in its sixth year, the annual DOLE® Flavor
Pairings is a prediction of exciting fruit- and vegetable-centric flavor combinations
currently reflected in popular menu trends. For 2016, Dole turns to the Caribbean, a
grand arc of islands that curves east and south from Florida to the coast of Venezuela.
The islands and surrounding lands are soothed by a warm and balmy, tropical climate.
Plants grow in abandon–coconut, bananas, mango, sugar cane, tomatoes and peppers
among them–providing locals with the basis for the unique dishes of their richly flavored
and colorful cuisines.
The 2016 DOLE Flavor Pairings present innovative new ways to think about fruits
and vegetables in both familiar and exotic combinations. Drawing inspiration from the
foods and traditions of Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Panama,
Dole brings native flavors to the forefront with pairings like Mandarin and Lime, Sofrito
and Beans, Mango and Jerk, and Banana and Allspice. Recipes range from Caribbean
Banana Coconut Chicken, Sofrito Moro, Allspice Banana Cake, and Caribbean Slaw.
Read more about the 2016 DOLE Flavor Pairings and the ingredients that
inspired this year’s featured recipes at www.dolefoodservice.com/flavor-pairings and
follow the links to your favorite dishes.
