Dole Packaged Foods, LLC recently released its 2018 Fruit Pairings, an annual prediction of unique flavor trends. This year’s theme, “Ancient Inspirations,” pairs frozen DOLE® fruit as blackberry, mango, cherry and pineapple with spices, grains and ingredients from around the globe. To ensure that the dishes are approachable and appeal to a wide range of patrons, the Dole culinary team has chosen to reinvent familiar menu items with these exciting flavor combinations.
This year’s featured recipes incorporate fruit into classic dishes with an international twist. Examples include: