By conscious and careful planning you can step into your pantry; and then with just what you have on hand, you can travel around the world. You might need to rethink some of your spice combination's or use a little more of something than usual. By changing it up and breaking old habits you can make any ordinary roasted chicken meal an adventure.

SPANISH
• Red peppers, olives, oranges, garlic
• Seafood, sherry
• Paprika, saffron

ITALIAN
• Olive oil, balsamic vinegar
• Parmesan, Pecorino, mozzarella and ricotta
• White and red wine
• Porcini mushrooms, onions, garlic, fennel
• Pasta, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes
• Sage, rosemary, basil, oregano, parsley
• Dried red pepper flakes, black olives
• Sardines, pine nuts, anchovies, capers, raisins

GERMAN
• Egg noodles
• Sauerkraut, cabbage, onions, carrots, mushrooms
• Pork, beef, bacon, sausages
• Mustard, capers, pickles
• Caraway seeds

FRENCH
• Dijon mustard
• Butter, cheese, cream, apples, carrots
• Onions, shallots, mushrooms, celery
• White or red wine, liqueurs
• Tarragon, thyme, parsley
• Olive oil, black olives, anchovies, capers
• Fennel seed, garlic, tomatoes, lemon

SCANDINAVIAN
• Dill, chives, beets, onions, apples
• Red cabbage, turnips, potatoes
• Herring, shrimp, ham, salmon
• Dried fruit and horseradish
• Sour cream and butter, sweet mustard

MEDITERRANEAN
• Olive oil, white wine, seafood
• Garlic, onions, tomatoes, lemon eggplant
• Oregano, mint, parsley, dill
• Feta cheese and lamb
• Raisins, black olives, pine nuts

More Flavors From Around the World

GREEK
Feta Cheese – Sage – Figs – Tomatoes – Lemons – Raisins – Currents – Pistachios – Almonds – Yogurt – White Beans – Honey – Black Olives – Grape Leaves – Lamb – Capers – Oregano – Bay Leaves – Grapes – Cinnamon – Vanilla – Mint – Thyme – Rosemary – Dill – Garlic – Spinach

MEXICAN
Black Beans -- Frozen Corn – Roasted Red Peppers – Jalapeño Peppers – Flour Tortillas – Salsa

MOROCCAN
Lemons – Mint – Cloves – Cinnamon – Nuts – Raisins – Pistachios – Eggplant – Couscous – Chilies – Olives – Phyllo – Chickpeas – Pine Nuts – Garlic – Capers – Squash – Sweet Potatoes – Tomatoes – Onions – Prunes – Oranges – Honey

CARIBBEAN
Vanilla Beans – Sweet Potatoes – Pork – Ginger – Pineapple – Papaya – Allspice – Curry - Pepper – Cilantro – Mint – Tomatoes – Soy Sauce – Limes – Raisins – Coconut – Bananas – Collard Greens – Oregano – Avocados – Rice And Beans – Mangos

SOUTH AMERICAN
Beets – Corn – Avocado – Mango – Beef – Chilies - Basil – Cilantro – Hearts Of Palm – Tomatoes – Bananas – Coconuts – Limes – Coconut Milk – Pork – Oranges – Papaya – Peaches – Black Beans – Black Olives – Rice – Sausages – Potatoes – Garlic

Why not let these ingredients and flavors help you take a culinary trip around the world, enjoy the adventure.