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Herbes de Provence is a seasoning blend that features aromatic herbs from southern France and which often show up in that region’s cuisine. The ratio of each herb varies according to the cook’s preference. Because there is no one true recipe, you can feel free to adjust the ingredients to …
Clove and cinnamon are two staple spices that every home baker should keep on hand. They are versatile and key ingredients in many sweet and savory dishes. If you are trying to decide between them for a particular application, the questions below should provide information on each spice’s qualities. Let’s …
Nutmeg is one of the two spices that come from the Myristica fragrans tree. Along with mace, nutmeg is taken from the seed of the Myristica fragrans fruit. Nutmeg is warm and nutty with a mild flavor that makes it great for pairing with various flavorful ingredients. Despite its versatility, …
Nutmeg is like most spices in that it has a long shelf life in its whole form but a much shorter one after being ground. The way to get the most out of either whole or ground nutmeg is to store them properly. Below are some of the best ways …
Galangal is a spice used heavily in Thai food and that belongs to the same family as ginger. Like ginger, galangal can be used in its dry and fresh forms. Dried galangal and fresh galangal share some qualities but also have very different properties. We will compare them in the …
Nutmeg and cloves are two widely available and heavily used spices that you will find in most cooks’ spice cabinets. They complement each other in many recipes but can you use one in place of the other? How different are they? Let’s take a look at nutmeg and cloves in …
Nutmeg’s rich, nutty flavor enhances a range of foods. While it is commonly combined with other stronger or equally pungent spices, some applications call for nutmeg to be the primary flavor. To get the strongest notes from nutmeg, grate it right before use or right over your dish; pre-ground nutmeg …
Mace is a spice consisting of the bright red or orange-brown aril. An aril is a kind of seed covering. Mace is the aril that grows on the nutmeg seed. It has a flavor that is similar to that of nutmeg but is milder and more sharply aromatic. Mace is …