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Herbs Spices and Seasonings
Used to enhance the flavor of foods since humans started cooking. Cooking with herbs and spices is healthy and inspiring. Find out all about how to use and store them here in this category.
500 Questions
Can citric acid be used as a seasoning?
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What's happening is that the citric acid denatures some proteins. Heat also denatures proteins, so it's similar to cooking, but since no (or, at least, very very little) heat is involved, it's not exactly the same (it won't necessarily kill parasites or bacteria, for example, and only those portions that the citric acid penetrates to will be affected at all).
What can you substitute for orrisroot powder?
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Orrisroot is the ground rhizome of a bearded iris. It is not edible. It can be replaced with vanilla bean, chamomile flowers, or angelica.
What is the URDU name of cinnamon powder?
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cinnamon in urdu is called" dar chinnee".
Is saffron a complete flower?
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it is a complete flower, but only the inside (heart is used for the spice, which is the most expensive spice on this earth.
What is the ratio powdered rosemary to fresh rosemary?
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary equals 1 teaspoon dried
How much sodium is in Mrs Dash seasoning?
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0 mg, Mrs. Dash is a sodium free seasoning alternative.
Is Old Bay the only Crab Boil Seasoning?
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Zatarains Crab Boil liquid and pouches(dry). much better than Old Bay
What kind of paprika should be used for fried chicken?
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I would say smoked paprika, but if you can't find that, go with something that works for your taste buds. If you like sweet use paprika with a sweet note, if you like hot, use paprika with a kick to it. Just make sure it's fresh.
How do you substitute enchilada sauce with taco seasoning?
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Homemade taco seasoning tastes way better than store bought taco seasoning.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Sift together in a small bowl, and wella! You have taco seasoning!
What are the ingredients in blood?
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Mostly plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Where can you buy miso glaze?
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You can buy miso paste to make miso soup at WEGMANS.
What does the herb dill taste like?
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Like a dill pickle without the vinegar and cucumber and salt.
What is in poultry seasoning mix?
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Sure can !!
Poultry seasoning usually consists of a mixture of mint family (Lamiaceae) herbs, typically containing at least sage and thyme, along with one or two other mint family members such as marjoram, savory, parsley, basil or tarragon, and, less commonly, bee balm, catnip, lavendar or oregano (the Italien-style spaghetti sauce herb).
For aroma and flavor, these herbs are all variations of each other, and make for great individuality in cooking. Experiment !!
Where did the Tudors get there spices from?
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The Tudors of 16th century England would have had access to many spices which were prevalent in the Mediterranean such as parsley, mustard, cumin, coriander, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme.
Other spices such as pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger and various chilies would have been available from Portuguese, Genovese, and Venetian, traders who brought them from Asia and the Middle East.
Does star anise smell good?
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Star anise comes from the star-shaped flower of a small evergreen tree.
It is used in Chinese and Indian cooking, as an ingredient in 5-spice powder and garam masala.
Star anise tea has been used to treat rheumatism.
