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In the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire, dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes that consists of stuffed peppers or grape leaves. Dolma are part of the Balkan cuisines and surrounding regions, such as Middle Eastern countries like Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia and also Central Asia. In Greek, they are known as yemista or gemista. In Tunisia, they are known as Filfil Mahshi.

Pomegranate molasses (or pomegranate syrup) is a thick, sweet, sticky syrup that’s used to flavor Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s used as a marinade, an ingredient in sauces and dips, and a beverage sweetener. It’s basically a reduction of pomegranate juice that’s been boiled down with sugar and lemon juice. Pomegranate molasses is not the same as grenadine syrup, which is a sweet pomegranate-based syrup used to flavor and add color to cocktails. Pomegranate molasses is tart and fruity, and the color is a much darker red, closer to brown.

All natural pickled whole lemons preserved with sunflower in brine. Pickled lemon makes a great garnish and ingredient.

Ketchup is a table condiment or sauce. The unmodified term ("ketchup") now typically refers to tomato ketchup,although original recipes used egg whites, mushrooms, oysters, grapes, mussels, or walnuts, among other ingredients. Tomato ketchup is a sweet and tangy condiment made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar, with seasonings and spices. The spices and flavors vary, but commonly include onions, allspice, coriander, cloves, cumin, garlic, and mustard, and sometimes include celery, cinnamon, or ginger. The market leader in the United States (60% market share) and the United Kingdom (82%) is Heinz Tomato Ketchup. Tomato ketchup is most often used as a condiment to dishes that are usually served hot and may be fried or greasy: french fries and other potatoes, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, tater tots, hot sandwiches, meat pies, cooked eggs, and grilled or fried meat. Ketchup is sometimes used as the basis for, or as one ingredient in, other sauces and dressings, and the flavor may be replicated as an additive flavoring for snacks, such as potato chips.

Ketchup is a table condiment or sauce. The unmodified term ("ketchup") now typically refers to tomato ketchup, although original recipes used egg whites, mushrooms, oysters, grapes, mussels, or walnuts, among other ingredients. Tomato ketchup is a sweet and tangy condiment made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar, with seasonings and spices. The spices and flavors vary, but commonly include onions, allspice, coriander, cloves, cumin, garlic, and mustard, and sometimes include celery, cinnamon, or ginger. The market leader in the United States (60% market share) and the United Kingdom (82%) is Heinz Tomato Ketchup. Tomato ketchup is most often used as a condiment to dishes that are usually served hot and may be fried or greasy: french fries and other potatoes, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, tater tots, hot sandwiches, meat pies, cooked eggs, and grilled or fried meat. Ketchup is sometimes used as the basis for, or as one ingredient in, other sauces and dressings, and the flavor may be replicated as an additive flavoring for snacks, such as potato chips.

Kuskus is the Turkish appellation for tiny spherical-shaped pieces of pasta classified as “pastina” in Italian because of their very small size. Not to be mistaken for North African couscous, this traditional Turkish pasta (a sister to Greek couscousaki) is classically used in soups and warm side dishes. At Piyale, we have been making traditional pasta in Turkey since 1922. Our Kuskus is a perfect ingredient for chicken, tomato and vegetable soups and great pasta choice for minestrone and Italian Wedding Soup. Prepare our Grandine Couscous as you would any other pasta: boiled in salted water or pan toasted in olive oil and butter before adding your cooking liquid. For a lovely side dish, serve Piyale Grandine Kuskus al dente mixed with sautéed garlic in warm olive oil and top with Feta or grated parmesan cheese. Add sautéed diced mushrooms, shallots, peas and basil to the aglio e olio, for a delectable accompaniment to any main meal. Piyale Grandine Couscous is the perfect size for kids and delicious with tomato sauce or in a stovetop mac and cheese. Once you start working with Kuskus, you will find it is a fun alternative to rice, Israeli couscous and quinoa. Add PIyale Grandine Couscous to your favorite stuffed zucchini or acorn squash recipe for a change of pace from the everyday.