Herbs for Cooking
Basil -Basil is one of the most widely-used herbs in the world. Use for pesto, spaghetti sauce, tomato dishes, with eggplant, in Thai and Vietnamese foods, addition to salads and many cooked vegetablesBay leaf – The Bay Leaf is useful for cooking. Added for a more pungent flavor. Used for tomato sauces, vegetable soups, meat stews, spaghetti sauce, chili, meat, seafood. Always remove leaf before serving Capers – Capers have long been a favorite in the Mediterranean region. Capers lend a piquan…
How to Store Herbs and Spices
You can get fresh herbs leaf or dry herbs. Herbs and spices can be crushed with a mortar and pestle, by using a rolling pin with spices between two cloths, or by using the back of a spoon in a cup. Check ground or crushed herbs and spices for freshness at least once a year. If no aroma is detected after crushing, the seasoning needs to be replaced.How to store herbs: Store away from moisture, in tightly covered, air tight container. How to store spices: Store in a cool place. Never store fr…
Spices for Cooking
Anise – Anise is sweet and similar taste to licorice. Used for cookies, candies, pastries and chicken dishes Cayenne – Cayenne Pepper is made from the dried pods of pungent chili peppers. Traditionally used in Mexican and Italian cooking. Add Cayenne Pepper to salsa, taco, enchilada sauces and omelets for flavor. You can use for barbecue sauce, meat marinade, tartar sauce, vegetable dips and salad dressings.Celery seed – Used for adding a celery flavor to foods. Use for clam, potatoes, tomatoes,…
