Jamaican food has a complex history that involves colonization, slavery and immigration from the Far East. The cuisine itself is a melting pot of African, native West Indian and Asian cooking styles. As a result, the most popular Jamaican spices come from all over the world and include: Scotch bonnet …
Haitian cooking is influenced by African, European, and indigenous culinary traditions just like food from everywhere else in the Caribbean. As a result, few of the island nation’s favorite ingredients are unique to it; however, they are often used in unique ways. Below is a list of the most popular …
Korean food has become more popular in the West over the last few years with dishes like kimchi and bulgogi becoming household names. The distinctive flavors are produced with quality ingredients, techniques like fermentation (the foundation of many Korean dishes), and seasonings. Korean spices and other seasonings differ depending on …
Ethiopian food is unique and emphasizes spices, which is likely due to the country’s history as a key player in the ancient spice trade with Europe. Ethiopian food is characterized by complex flavors and spicy heat. Here are some of the popular spices used in Ethiopian cooking: Berbere spice Ethiopian …
German cooking is not known for an abundance of spices or a varied range of flavor profiles; however, it is not without its complex flavors and pungent ingredients. The spices that do show up in German recipes tend to be truly popular with a long history of use. Here is …
Cuba is often left out of the discussion of Latin American foods, especially in the US where Mexican food reigns supreme. Cuban cuisine shares many of the same characteristics as cookery from elsewhere in the Spanish-speaking Americas, including the creation of complex flavors from a range of spices. Here is …
Brazilian cooking heavily relies on a long and varied list of ingredients, many of which are virtually unknown outside of the country. The flavor profiles of Brazilian dishes also involve the use of spices, some of which are local but many are the legacy of its past as a Portuguese …
The best spices for hamburgers are all relatively common so you probably already have them in your spice cabinet. You will want to use them in moderation to ensure that you amplify the flavor of the patty rather than distract from it. Here is a look at some good spices …