Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suzy's Picks?
Suzy's Picks is a curated collection of Suzy Karadsheh's favorite Mediterranean ingredients. As a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and Mediterranean native, Suzy has hand-selected these pantry staples to help home cooks create flavorful, authentic Mediterranean meals with confidence.
Why did Suzy choose these products?
Each product in this collection is one Suzy reaches for in her own kitchen. From premium extra virgin olive oil and signature spice blends to tahini, grains, pasta, legumes, and specialty pantry staples, these are the ingredients she recommends for building a well-stocked Mediterranean pantry and preparing everyday meals.
What products are included in Suzy's Picks?
This collection includes many of Suzy's favorite Mediterranean essentials, including extra virgin olive oils, spices, tahini, balsamic vinegar, grains, legumes, pasta, olives, honey, tea, pantry bundles, and specialty ingredients like saffron and pomegranate molasses. The selection brings together the ingredients she most often recommends for Mediterranean cooking.
Which products should I start with if I'm new to Mediterranean cooking?
If you're just getting started, Suzy recommends pantry essentials like extra virgin olive oil, versatile spices such as Za'atar, Sumac, and Aleppo Pepper, organic tahini, grains and legumes, and one of the curated starter bundles. These ingredients form the foundation of countless Mediterranean recipes.
What can I cook with Suzy's favorite ingredients?
These pantry staples can be used to prepare a wide variety of Mediterranean dishes, including salads, grain bowls, soups, hummus, roasted vegetables, pasta, grilled meats, seafood, and simple weeknight dinners. They're the same types of ingredients featured throughout Suzy's cookbooks and everyday cooking.
Are these products good for building a Mediterranean pantry?
Yes. Suzy's Picks was curated to help you stock your kitchen with versatile, high-quality Mediterranean ingredients you'll use again and again. Whether you're starting your pantry or expanding it, this collection makes it easy to cook authentic Mediterranean meals at home.
How do I choose the right products from Suzy's Picks?
Start with the ingredients you use most often. Choose an extra virgin olive oil for everyday cooking, add a few signature spices, and round out your pantry with staples like tahini, grains, legumes, or pasta. If you'd like a ready-made selection, one of Suzy's curated bundles is an excellent place to begin.