Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) gives squash wedges a delicious crispy coating. This versatile side dish also makes the perfect vegetarian main course to serve with a green salad.
A dried herb mix is a flavourful base for dips. Visit the bulk food store and get enough for everyone on your gift list.
The sweet-and-sour taste of tamarind is popular in many cuisines around the world. Tamarind pulp comes from the pod of a tamarind tree, native to Africa. Buy it in blocks in some grocery stores or specialty food shops.