Chervil is widely used in French dishes and is one of the fines herbes of French cooking, along with parsley and tarragon. Chervil provides a subtle flavor to dishes, and you can use it to flavor poultry, fish and even cheese. You will need this herb if you want to …
Spicy dishes are popular in Korea, and gochugaru is one of the sources of heat. Gochugaru’s moderate spiciness is an essential component of Korean favorites like kimchi and gam ja tang. Gochugaru consists of chilies that have been dried in the sun, de-seeded, and ground to a coarse powder. While …
Sumac is a crucial spice for various Middle Eastern dishes. It provides a tart, astringent note that complements fish and chicken. In the west, it is considered an excellent souring agent that can provide acidity in salad dressings and marinades without using vinegar. Sumac is essential if you want to …
Lovage is a member of the parsley family with a long history in European cooking. It provides an intense flavor that is perfect for potato dishes but that is versatile enough to be used in soups and stews. If you plan to cook authentic-tasting German or Eastern European dishes, you …
Sage is best known for its role in Thanksgiving dinner, where it is used to flavor the turkey and sometimes the stuffing as well. The fact that it works well with turkey does not mean that its use is limited to that one role. Its rich flavor is an excellent …
The herb safflower is known for its bright yellow flowers, the petals of which are used both for dying fabrics and as a spice in Latin American, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern dishes. The seeds are also used to make oil that is regarded as heart healthy. The dried safflower …
Mahlab is the spice made from the ground pit of a wild cherry that is used to flavor numerous Greek and Middle Eastern pastries. It is one of those flavors that is largely unfamiliar to western taste buds. If you are in the US, you may have a hard time …
Mustard powder is also known as ground mustard or dry mustard. It is the ground seeds of the mustard plant, and you can use it to make a host of savory dishes. Mustard powder provides food with a pungent, tangy burst of acidity and a mild heat that can cut …