As I have been cooking..again lately, I get to try using the most essential spices and herbs in the kitchenry (pantry). Though I haven’t use all of the available herbs and spices in the counter, I am to share some herbs and each of its basicality (basic use) as culinary essentials.
01 Basil
- Description: Mint Family. It has a fragrant, sweet smell and peppery taste
- Use: Flavoring Fresh Salads, creating Sauces and dips, surprisingly, it can also complement mint flavored drinks
- Most Popular: Pesto sauces and dips
02 Caraway Whole
- Description: Parsley Family; Plant is of Carrot Family. Its flavor has a nutty, bittersweet sharpness with a hint of citrus and anise
- Use: Caraway seeds are used in rye and brown breads, crackers, sausages, soups and stews. Cheeses are commonly made with caraway. Chew raw caraway seeds to aid in digestion, promote appetite and sweeten breath. (https://www.savoryspiceshop.com/caraway-seeds)
- Most Popular: frequently used in baking, rye and soda bread
03 Cumin Seeds
- Description: Parsley Family, look very similar to caraway seeds. Has a nutty, smoky flavor that works well in combination with other spices like chilis, cinnamon, and coriander
- Use: Essential spice for a variety of rice dishes, stews, soups, breads, pickles, barbecue sauces, and chili con carne recipes. Use conservatively as its flavor is so strong.(www.thespicehouse.com)
- Most Popular: Indian curries and chutneys
04 Oregano
- Description:Mint Family. Also called Wild Marjoram, it has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste
- Use: Combines well with spicy food and tomato-centric recipes, commonly combined with olive oil to create flavorful oregano oil, Italian vinaigrettes, and marinades for lamb, chicken, and beef dishes
- Most Popular: Pizza and Pasta sauces
05 Rosemary
- Description: Mint Family. Aromatic shrub that has a slightly minty, sage-like, peppery, balsamic taste with a bitter, woody aftertaste (www.myfoodjobrocks.com). It has a piney aroma and a distinctive sharp flavor, and can be used fresh or dried, use conservatively as it has a powerful herb flavour that can overwhelm a dish when use too much (www.thekitchn.com)
- Use: Rosemary is used as a seasoning in a variety of dishes, such as soups, casseroles, salads, and stews. Use rosemary with chicken and other poultry, game, lamb, pork, steaks, and fish, especially oily fish. It also goes well with grains, mushrooms, onions, peas, potatoes, and spinach (www.thespruceeats.com)
- Most Popular: Roasted Red and White Meat and Pasta Recipes
06 Sage
- Description: Mint Family: It belongs to the mint family, alongside other herbs like oregano, rosemary, basil and thyme. Sage has a strong aroma and earthy flavor, which is why it’s typically used in small amounts. Available fresh, dried or in oil form (www.healthline.com)
- Use: Sage can also be used to add herbaceousness to sauces, compound butters, meat marinades, pastries, and breads. Add fresh sage leaves to cocktails and teas for an instant hit of herbal flavor (www.masterclass.com)
- Most Popular: Add Herbal Flavour to Cocktails, Pasta Sauces and Roast dishes
07 Tarragon
- Description: Aster/Sunflower Family: Tarragon has a slightly bittersweet flavor and an aroma similar to anise (www.spiceadvice.com)
- Use: Tarragon is commonly known as a flavoring for vinegar and is used in pickles, relishes, prepared mustards, and sauces. Tarragon also goes well with fish, meat, soups and stews, and is often used in tomato and egg dishes. Tarragon adds distinctive flavor to sauces. (www.spiceadvice.com)
- Most Popular: Eggs and Cheese dishes, White Meat Roast
08 Thyme
- Description: Mint Family: Thymes are relatives of the oregano. Fresh thyme has a pronounced, concentrated herbal flavor with sharp grass, wood, and floral notes (like lavender and rosemary). Lemon thyme’s citrus fragrance is the most prominent note in that variety (https://www.thespruceeats.com/)
- Use: Savory dishes like braised or roasted meat, vegetables, or fish, as well as in savory baking. It can also be used to add flavor and depth to marinades, soups and stocks, cocktail elements, and teas.
- Most Popular: Salad, Punch and Roasted Meats
Spice up your dishes with these rich herbs and spices.
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