Cream of tartar and baking powder have a lot in common. You should have them both on hand if you bake pastries regularly. While these two ingredients share some of the same properties, there are some significant differences between them and how they are used. Read on to see how …
Garlic and ginger show up together in quite a few Asian recipes, which may lead those who are unfamiliar with these seasonings to confuse them or to believe that they are related. Garlic and ginger are known for bringing assertive, complex flavors to food and are widely available all over …
Long pepper and black pepper are close relatives; both belong to the Piperaceae family. As relatives, it makes sense that they would have a lot in common and they do; however, they also have some major differences. You will need to know what makes each spice unique when you are …
Lemon balm and lemon verbena are two lemon-scented culinary herbs that have been used all over the world for centuries. However, they are not among the most well-known or widely used herbs in the West. If you are trying to choose between them, it is important that you understand and …
Pink Himalayan salt and Celtic sea salt both serve the same basic purpose as seasonings, but they also have different properties and qualities. They come from different parts of the world and will each bring different things to your food. Let’s compare these two salts to help you make the …
Chicory and dandelions both belong to the same family and have a lot in common in terms of appearance and taste. You can divide both chicory and dandelions into the two parts of each plant that are most commonly used: the leaves or greens and the roots. Let’s compare to …
Dill is popular both as a fresh herb and when dried. You will find it in recipes from Eastern Europe as well as in a few classic American dishes. It is one of those rare ingredients that enhances a dish’s visual appeal and its flavor to equal degrees. If you …
Dutch process cocoa powder and regular cocoa powder are both versions of the same thing. They are both cocoa beans that have been ground after being fermented and roasted. The two have a lot in common and are among the most popular ways to get the chocolate flavor in everything …