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Apr 25, 2018
Pink Peppercorn
Pink peppercorns are not true peppercorns but rather are the ripe berries of the Brazilian pepper tree. They are the same size...
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Apr 25, 2018
Onion
Many words can be used to describe the taste of an onion: strong, acidic, salty, spicy, bitter, sour. The sharp, powerful...
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Apr 25, 2018
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is dried bark from various types of laurel trees in the cinnamomun family. A brown, woody spice, it is one of...
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Apr 12, 2018
Ginger
A distant cousin to bamboo and in the turmeric/cardamom family, ginger’s appeal has made it a component of cuisines and cultures around...
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Apr 27, 2018
Cardamom
Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the ginger family. It can be green or black and...
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Apr 25, 2018
White Pepper
White pepper is the peppercorn without the husk or shell, while black pepper is the entire peppercorn with the shell intact. White...
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Apr 25, 2018
Sumac
Ground sumac is a versatile spice with a tangy, lemony flavor, although more balanced and less tart than lemon juice or vinegar....
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Apr 25, 2018
Star Anise
Star anise has a mild a fragrant licorice flavor. Max Falkowitz at Serious Eats describes it as having a “luxurious headiness...
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Apr 25, 2018
Sesame Seed
Sesame seed is a common ingredient in many cuisines across the world. It can be used whole in cooking for its rich,...
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Apr 25, 2018
Parsley
Parsley is used in cooking to brighten flavors and add balance to savory dishes. It has a mildly bitter taste and...
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Apr 25, 2018
Chili Pepper
The chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum and is widely used in many cuisines to add spiciness...
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Apr 25, 2018
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice made from grinding the dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, also called curcumin. Noted for its bright...
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Apr 25, 2018
Sea Salt
Sea salt is crystallized from living bodies of seawater by an evaporation process that separates the salt from the water. Sold as...
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Apr 25, 2018
Sage
With a sharp but warm flavor, sage is traditionally used to enhance the flavor of meats like lamb, pork and sausages. Chopped...
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Apr 25, 2018
Safflower
Safflower, in contrast to saffron, is the petal of a common flowering plant with a taste in common with chocolate and tobacco...
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Apr 25, 2018
Pasilla Chilies
The pasilla chile or chile negro is the dried form of the chilaca chili pepper. Because of its dark, wrinkled skin,...
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Apr 25, 2018
Orange Peel
Oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the U.S., but few people consume the peel, which is the healthiest part...
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Apr 25, 2018
Fennel
Fennel is a flowering plant in the carrot family with leaves that resemble dill and a bulb that looks like a cross...
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Apr 25, 2018
Demerara Sugar
Demerara sugar is a partially refined, light brown cane sugar that was originally produced in Guyana (a colony that was formerly called...
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Apr 25, 2018
Cumin
Cumin has a warm, nutty, woody flavor with a kick of spice. It has a distinctive aroma and is used to add...
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Apr 25, 2018
Chipotle Chilies
A chipotle chili is a smoked, dried jalapeno and has been used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines for the past 9,000...
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Apr 6, 2018
Allspice whole
The taste and smell of allspice are what led to its name. Pungent and fragrant, allspice is not a blend of spices,...
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Apr 25, 2018
Thyme
Thyme is a leaf from the Thymus vulgaris shrub, a member of the mint family. It has a subtle, dry flavor with...
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Apr 25, 2018
Spearmint
Spearmint, also known as garden mint, is a species of mint native to much of Europe and Asia. Its name comes from...
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Apr 25, 2018
Rosemary
Rosemary is a Mediterranean shrub and member of the mint family that exists in many world cuisines as an herb for flavor...
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Apr 25, 2018
Paprika
Paprika is more than a dusting of color on potato salads and deviled eggs. Known for its association with Hungarian cuisine and...
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Apr 25, 2018
Garlic
Garlic is a species in the onion family, with close relatives being shallots, leeks and chives. Raw garlic has a strong, pungent,...
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Apr 25, 2018
Oregano
Oregano is an important culinary and medicinal herb that has been used for thousands of years. It is used for the flavor...
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Apr 25, 2018
Coriander
Coriander, aka Coriandrum sativumis, aka cilantro (in Spanish), aka Chinese parsley, is a leaf similar to parsley. It is a Mediterranean...
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