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Horseradish is a popular condiment used mostly on roast beef and seafood. It is known for its pungency and heat, but those properties are quite different from similar properties in other spices like chili peppers and black pepper. Follow the tips below to get the best results from homemade or …
Harissa powder provides dishes with the traditional flavors found in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. If you are making kebabs, sprinkling harissa powder over them can give them a touch of authenticity. However, no one is perfect and sometimes we unexpectedly run out of spices. If you need a …
Furikake seasoning is a versatile Japanese seasoning that is traditionally used as a topping for rice and noodles. While its use was once limited to Japan, Westerners have begun to adopt it more and more in their cooking. Even so, you may not be able to find furikake seasoning in …
Coconut sugar is not new, but it has recently become popular as an alternative sweetener. It has a reputation for being somewhat healthier than brown sugar. While coconut sugar is an effective sweetener, it does not function exactly like cane sugar. You will get the best results from it by …
Sugar beets are one of the two main sources for the refined white sugar that you find in grocery stores. According to some experts, it makes up almost a third of the sugar used in the United States. If you are looking for a beet sugar substitute, look at alternatives …
Celery powder and celery salt are versatile flavorings that can bring the savory notes of celery to a dish. They both come from the same plant, but they are different products with different uses. Let’s compare the two so that you can make the best decisions for your cooking. What …
Lime zest is a great spice for adding the sharp, tangy flavor of lime to a dish without the bulk and bitterness of the whole peel or the acidity of the juice. It is also versatile in that it can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. If you …
Vanilla powder consists of vanilla beans that have been dried and powdered. It is intended for use with dry ingredients. Vanilla powder provides a clean, strong vanilla flavor with no moisture and no aftertaste of alcohol. If you absolutely need vanilla flavor in a dry form, then you should seek …