SPICEography 
Chimichurri sauce is often referred to simply as chimichurri. It is likely the most famous culinary preparation from Argentina but little is known about its origin. Most food historians believe Argentine cowboys — called gauchos — to be the inventors of chimichurri sauce. The gauchos raise the cattle that provide …
Gremolata is a parsley-based paste used in Italian cooking, specifically dishes from Milan in Lombardy. The basic gremolata ingredients are parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. There are many versions with some blends including capers or anchovies. The history of gremolata is not well documented though the word is a relatively …
Everything bagel seasoning has its intended use right there in its name but the list of other recipes that it can enhance is pretty long. A seasoning blend with a complex mix of flavors including seeds as well as onion and garlic, everything bagel seasoning can work in applications like: …
Palm oil is the bright red oil extracted from the fruit of the palm tree. It is distinct from the more neutrally colored and flavored palm kernel oil, which comes from the stone in the palm fruit. Palm oil’s color and intense, earthy and nutty flavor profile make it difficult …
Lobster is not the seafood that many people associate with heavy seasoning. The most popular of the luxury seafoods, lobster is often served only with butter so that the sweet flavor of the tail and claw meat can shine without help from herbs and spices. All that said, some spices …
Oregano is one of a small group of herbs that is actually improved by drying. The fresh herb is extremely pungent and can easily dominate other flavors in a dish. Many cooks find the dried herb milder and more palatable. If you have access to the fresh herb and want …
Palm oil has been in use for thousands of years. Archaeologists have found evidence of its use dating back to 3000 BCE. There is evidence of palm oil being used in Ancient Egypt. The palm oil that the Ancient Egyptians used was imported from West Africa. There are different varieties …
Corned beef and cabbage is a classic Irish-American dish with a flavor profile that can range from mildly seasoned and bland to richly flavored and complex. If you want the latter style, here are some of the best spices for corned beef. Bay leaves The bay leaf comes from the …