30 Foods You Should've Tried in 2017

Made with just two ingredients (organic durum wheat semolina flour and water), this small-batch pasta made in Los Angeles has a standout wheat flavor and perfect texture. Semolina Pasta is available by the pound in shapes like rigatoni, fusilli, and strozzapreti.

Kumara, the Polynesian word for sweet potato, makes for an excellent chip, especially when there's chipotle powder and garlic involved. These Kumara Crisps from Proper Crisps will be your new favorite, guilt-free potato chip.

Brooklyn-based chocolate company Raaka Chocolate is known for creative flavors like Cabernet Sauvignon and Smoked Chai, and the new chocolate bar to try this year is its Strawberry Basil ($7). The rich dark chocolate is infused with the essence of fresh strawberries, and a kick of basil hits you at the end of every bite. You could take chocolate-covered strawberries to the next level by using this chocolate bar as a substitute for regular melted chocolate.

The Goodie Girl Vanilla Slims will remind you of E.L. Fudge's chocolate-dipped cookies, but they're an even better, gluten-free version.

If you're looking for a vegan, Paleo chocolate bar that's — wait for it — stuffed with nut butter, Hu Chocolate is for you. Our favorite bar is the Almond Butter and Puffed Quinoa, which has a wonderful creaminess from the almond butter and the perfect crunch from the crispy bits of quinoa.

New Yorkers are lucky to have had access to Bantam Bagels since their beginning, and Starbucks locations nationwide carry the cream-cheese-stuffed bagel bites. But did you know you can buy Bantam Bagels in the freezer section? Our favorite flavor (and Oprah's!) is the Hot Pretzel Bagel With Cheddar Dijon Cream Cheese, which is so memorable that it's worth ordering online in bulk.

If a dark chocolate bar and a cinnamon-sugar-slathered churro had a baby, this Cheeky Cheeky Churro Chocolate Bar would be it.

Jeff Mauro, sandwich king, has a line of barbecue sauces that taste good on just about anything from smoked chicken to pulled pork or deli meat. The one to try is Pork & Mindy's Mustard Sauce, which is the right amount of sweet and savory thanks to a blend of mustard, honey, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar.

Numi Organic Tea's new holistic line of teas will make you want to curl up with a good book and a hot mug of mind-clearing tea, like Presence, which is a caffeine-free, organic tea made with bamboo leaves, fresh mint, and lemongrass.

This Alpine-style cheese from Wisconsin won the World Champion Cheese Contest in 2016, meaning it's essentially the best cheese in the world. Grand Cru Surchoix cheese is made in copper vats and aged for a minimum of nine months, and the result is a rich and nutty cheese that's as smooth as butter. Eat this cheese on its own, melt it in a fondue pot, or grate it over pasta dishes.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, The Republic of Tea released a Ginger Peach Chocolate Truffle black tea blend, which is a decadent spin on one of the company's most popular flavors. The hint of rich chocolate truffles plays well against the fruitiness of the peaches, making for a truly balanced sip.

Bay Area-based company Tcho Chocolate is constantly developing new flavors, and fans of the combination of orange and chocolate will swoon over Tcho's Orange and Toffee Chocolate Bar. It's equal parts bright and indulgent.

Award-winning pit master G. Hughes doesn't like sugar in any of his BBQ sauces, and he's added a tasty sugar-free ketchup to the mix. It's naturally sweet with tomato concentrate and the perfect accompaniment to fries, burgers, and more.

Of all the chocolate-covered nuts available in stores, Torn Ranch's Caramel Macchiato Almonds deserve a spot in your shopping cart. The whole almonds are coated in a thick layer of rich Belgian chocolate, which is infused with the flavors of coffee and caramel.

Rolling out in March, Mellow Fluffs are going to change the marshmallow game. Be sure to look out for the birthday cake marshmallows, which are fluffy mallows reminiscent of vanilla icing and stuffed with colorful sprinkles.

Consider yourself lucky if you live near a store that sells Jeni's Spendid Ice Creams, and don't miss out on the best new flavor, Roxbury Road (PSA: you can also order online). The company's take on rocky road has homemade soft mini marshmallows, smoked almond, caramel sauce, and crazy-rich chocolate ice cream. The flavor joins others in the Winter collection, including Queen City Cayenne and Juniper & Lemon Curd.

Bacon mixed with caviar? Don't knock it till you try it. The California Caviar Company makes a Bacon Infused Trout Roe that's outrageously flavorful with its salty punch and smoky finish.

Lucini's Organic Tuscan Marinara is an unforgettable tomato sauce, made from freshly picked tomatoes. The company claims the tomatoes go from vine to jar in 24 hours. The fresh tomato flavor is front and center, and this is a jarred sauce that everyone will mistake as homemade. There's no olive oil in the sauce itself, so you'll have to drizzle it atop the pasta once it's cooked.

Barnana Organic Peanut Butter bites are a chewy, protein-packed snack of bananas dipped in peanut butter.

Meet your new favorite snack in the frozen aisle: Cheddar and Parmesan Brazi Bites. The Brazilian cheese bread is perfectly squishy and stuffed with an irresistible, melty filling of cheddar and parmesan cheese. You won't be able to stop at just one of these bite-size gems, which are available in more flavors like Zesty Pepper Jack.

Dang Foods makes seriously snackable chips from whole ingredients, including these new Sticky-Rice Chips. Made with organic rice and coconut milk, these crunchy chips have a toasty, nutty flavor that's complete with a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

You'll feel like you're adding sprinkles to your yogurt if you top it with Natierra's Himalania Dark Chocolate Chia Seeds.

You're probably familiar with Harmless Harvest's pink coconut water. The company is releasing a new product this year: Harmless Coconut Probiotics, a kefir-like drink made with coconut meat and water. It's a tangy, refreshing alternative to yogurt.

The Crispery makes insanely delicious and over-the-top crispy rice cakes, and the best new flavor to try is the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Marshmallow Rice Treat (like Reese's). With a thick layer of peanut butter and chocolate, this is the most satisfying marshmallow treat you'll ever eat.