SPICEography 
Sesame seeds have an exterior coat that can be removed. This coat is also known as the hull or the husk. Hulled sesame seeds are seeds with the hulls removed. You can tell which one is which by the fact that unhulled sesame seeds are brown. Hulled sesame seeds are …
Lemon pepper is a popular and versatile seasoning blend. The best-known applications involve using it on poultry and fish; however, it can be used on beef and vegetables as well. This blend is useful enough to keep in your spice cabinet at all times. What should you do if you …
If you plan to make pork sausages or certain cabbage dishes, you will need caraway seeds or fennel seeds. These two spices can easily be mistaken for each other as they share many qualities; however, they are completely different ingredients that will bring different qualities to your dishes. When choosing …
Basil is one of the more versatile herbs, and it’s easy to grow. The big problem is that fresh basil does not last very long and is unavailable year-round in many places. To get around this, there are a number of methods that you can use to preserve your basil. …
Chili is easily the best-known Tex-Mex dish. It has been so popular for so long that it has transcended its regional roots and grown into a truly American dish, not just a Southwestern one. The popularity is due in part to the spices it contains. They give it a distinctive …
If you are looking for a thickener with a neutral taste that can provide your dish with a nice shiny surface and smooth texture, tapioca may be your best option. It is easy to find and works in both savory and sweet dishes. If you miscalculated and it turns out …
Lamb is probably not the most popular meat around. Its lack of widespread appeal may be because generations of people raised on chicken tenders are unaccustomed to its intense meatiness. Its strong flavor needs pungent seasonings to tame it and make it enjoyable. The ones that pair best with lamb …
Dukkah is a blend of nuts and spices used in Egyptian cuisine. The blend is often consumed as a condiment with flatbread, first dipped in olive oil and then into the spice blend. You may be able to find prepackaged Egyptian dukkah in a Middle Eastern market or online. If …