SPICEography 
Tamarind paste is the processed pulp of the tamarind fruit. It is a souring agent popular in Indian cuisine for its ability to provide a tangy acidity to dishes along with mildly sweet notes. You can buy pre-made tamarind paste or a block of tamarind pulp that you can reconstitute …
Hazelnut flour is an alternative to wheat flour that is especially attractive to people who want to avoid gluten. It brings a rich, nutty flavor to savory and sweet dishes. If you cannot find it and need some right away – it’s not a widely available ingredient in stores – …
You will want to get the most enjoyment possible when you purchase the world’s most expensive vegetable. Fortunately, asparagus is also relatively simple in terms of its flavor profile. This allows you a range of seasoning options. You can complement asparagus spears with an herb or spice that makes it …
Like most fresh herbs, cilantro has a short shelf life. In addition to its short usable life, preservation can also be difficult. Because it is a delicate herb, simply sticking it in the freezer will result in a slimy mush when you thaw it. This is because the enzymes that …
You can use onion salt to add a mild onion flavor along with salt. It is perfect for bread, dry rubs, and salad dressings where you may want onion and salt without the bulk of fresh onion. It is versatile enough that you should keep some in your spice cabinet, …
Sage is a versatile and highly aromatic herb. It is one of the hardier herbs. And that hardiness allows you to preserve it in many ways – all of which have various benefits to keeping sage’s flavor intact for months to come. Let’s review how to store sage for the …
Refined white sugar is arguably the most common source of sweetness in cooking and baking. Its main benefit stems from the fact that it sweetens without any other effect on the flavor profile of a dish. Other benefits include the fact that it is easy to find and affordable. This …
Tandoori masala and garam masala are both used in Indian cuisine and are both highly flavorful spice blends. They are two of the most widely known Indian spice combinations and are essential for many of the most popular Indian dishes. While they have some striking similarities, there are a few …