Herbs & Spices

Homemade Seasonings ~ Salt Substitute!

Most herbs, spices, and table wines do not contain sodium, nor cholesterol and fat; they can be used in place of salt as seasonings. You will find that flavoring substances such as black pepper, onion, green pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and vinegar complement and enhance the natural goodness of food. When using herbs and spices, [...]

List of Dried Herbs & Their Uses

Those herbs not readily available fresh are dried and bottled for your convenience. While not as fresh tasting in this form, if properly prepared, the flavor and aroma can be satisfactorily retained. The potency is much greater in the dried form. As a general guide for interchanging fresh and dried herbs allow 1/3 to ½ [...]

List of Fresh Herbs & Their Uses

Herbs are nothing more complicated than aromatic leaves and sometimes flowers that are both edible and flavorful. To preserve the flavor and aroma they are frequently dried, but many of them are just as popular in the fresh form and far richer this way. Celery leaves The fresh leafy tops of celery are excellent for [...]

Know Your Spices ~ Cooking with Spices

Spices are the dried flavoring elements produced from the buds, flower, fruit, bark and the root of the plant. Many are sold already blended as curry powder, chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, etc. Although sometimes sold in the whole form, most of them are preground before they reach the market. Unless you use a particular [...]

Fresh Homemade Seasonings

Fresh seasoning not only enhances the taste but they also add nutrients to your food. Because they are derived from plant sources, any of them are rich in vitamins and minerals. Use fresh seasonings and incorporate them into your recipes. Garlic and Onion The two most widely used flavoring agents are garlic and onion. Both [...]