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While salads have certainly evolved over the years, a growing emphasis on vegetable-forward cuisine is causing us to take a second look at salads and how to maximize flavor and innovation with this meal starter. Read our top ideas to make a seasonal salad pop.

In the past few years, spicy ingredients have exploded into mainstream menus, adding pizzazz to traditional dishes. This year, the spicy trend remains ever-popular, with Datassential reporting that 70% of restaurants include spicy dishes on their menu. Read on for five ideas to spice up your summer dishes.

Global flavors have permeated dayparts and cuisine types and it’s time for their moment in the sun. Literally. Summer is the season for bright flavors and the unique joy of dining al fresco.

Traditional Oaxacan mole takes days of chopping, peeling, toasting, frying, and grinding. Mole is a living piece of Oaxacan culture, and each home and each restaurant has its own take. This sauce fits well with the trends we’ve been seeing of regional cuisines showing up on more and more menus.