South African cuisine combines food traditions from various parts of the world including indigenous dishes from Africa as well as Dutch, Indian and Portuguese ones. While it is not as rich or as distinctive as the culinary cultures of older countries, South African cookery often produces complex flavors from its …
Japanese spices are responsible for the distinctive taste of the best Japanese food. If you want to replicate the flavors that you have experienced in Japan or an authentic Japanese restaurant, you will need the key seasonings. Here is a look at some of the most popular Japanese spices. Negi …
Getting the right flavor profile for Thai cuisine can be difficult, especially if you have limited experience cooking Thai dishes. The right flavors require that you know how to use the most common Thai spices. Here is a look at the most popular Thai spices and what they can bring …
Like many New World food cultures, Peru’s cuisine features blends of local and Old World seasonings. The flavor profiles of Peruvian dishes can be complex, pungent and heavy on the herbs. Here is a look at the most popular spices in Peruvian cooking along with some of the herbs and …
Paella is probably the best-known dish from Spain. It is from the province of Valencia and the Valencians take the idea of a true paella very seriously. Only a select set of seasonings may be used in the so-called authentic versions. That said, the dish is popular all over the …
Any list of the most popular Caribbean spices will differ somewhat from island to island but many spices are popular on most or all of the islands. This is because the Caribbean islands share a colonial history, which includes imported spices from the Far East and elsewhere in the Americas. …
Hummus is one of those mild dishes that can serve as a blank slate for spices. Alternatively, it is fine with no spices except for salt. In places, the only seasonings for hummus are salt and lemon juice. For example, the Lebanese version has a flavor profile that is simple …
Celery leaves are commonly discarded parts of the celery plant since most people prefer to use the stalks. What most people overlook is the fact that celery leaves are highly flavorful and quite versatile when it comes to enhancing savory dishes. They may be even more useful than the stalks. …