Rosemary is a popular herb in Mediterranean cooking. It grows wild in Italy, Greece, and other countries in the region. Like many of this region’s most popular flavors, the flavor of rosemary is pungent and can be divisive for precisely that reason. In order to avoid ruining your meal, you …
Sage is a popular herb in both European and American cuisine. Many Americans recognize sage as the herb that shows up in most recipes for Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. It is a member of the mint family and has a unique flavor that can be described as minty and earthy …
If you are familiar with Mediterranean dishes, you will already know how enjoyable regular sweet basil — also known as Genovese basil — can be if you use it correctly. Cinnamon basil is a relative of sweet basil but it contains methyl cinnamate, unlike sweet basil. Methyl cinnamate is the …
Bay leaves infuse dishes with a woodsy flavor that also has subtle notes of eucalyptus and clove. Its flavor profile is bold but nuanced in a way that is difficult to replicate with any other herb or combination of herbs. Despite the fact that it is not as blatantly aggressive …
Morocco was one of the stopping points on the ancient Spice Road between the Far East and Europe. Many of the spices that traveled through it became popular parts of the local food culture and have been used in Moroccan cooking for centuries. Along with those spices, there have been …
Herbes de Provence is a blend of herbs and (sometimes) spices that are used in the cuisine of Provence in France. Like most other herb or spice blends, the ingredients used vary so that there is no one flavor profile; instead, its taste depends on the maker’s preferences. Despite the …
What herbs and spices go well with chicken? The simple answer is just about all of them. Chicken — especially chicken breast — is the ultimate blank slate protein that works well with most of the items in your spice cabinet. Lemon pepper The combination of tart citrus and heat …
Dill is a versatile herb that is easy to find and easy to grow. Its unique flavor also appeals to a large number of people so you will often find this herb in the mix for popular party and BBQ recipes . So how do you get the most from …