
According to PreparedFoods.com, we'll be tasting the flavors of the Mediterranean on restaurant menus all over. Morocco, Spain, Greece, Italy, and Lebanon will be big players on the scene.
Moroccan seasonings will include cumin, cinnamon, ginger, saffron, garlic, and tumeric.
Spanish flavors will be saffron, salt, smoked paprika, and cinnamon.
Italy will be represented by oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, eggplant, pine nuts, pasta, white beans, anchovy, fennel, Porcini mushrooms, Arborio rice, artichoke hearts, tomato, caper, garlic, balsamic vinegar, pancetta, and prosciutto.
Greek food will feature mint, dill, allspice, oregano, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, lettuce pita bread, olives, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, chicken, spinach, malb, chickpeas, tahini, phyllo dough, and honey.
Lebanese cuisine will have nutmeg, coriander, cumin, clove, cinnamon, black pepper, sumac, sesame seeds.