Where is the sesame plant native to?
In English it is known as the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum). In the southern US and Caribbean nations it's known as benne. In India, it's called the Til plant, or raashi or ellu. In Russian and in Yiddish it goes by the name of kunzhut. See the related link below for more information.
What herbs other than sage did the pilgrims use?
Some plants used in Pilgrim salad are:
wild onions, leeks, and watercresses
How much celery seed equals 1 cup celery?
Celery seeds are much more potent in flavor compared to fresh celery. Generally, 1 teaspoon of celery seeds can be used as a substitute for 1 cup of chopped celery. However, it's important to note that the flavor profile will be different, as celery seeds have a more concentrated taste. Adjust the amount based on personal preference and the specific recipe being prepared.
What is a good seasoning for steak?
We have a family spice called Babunya's Gourmet Spice. It's been in our family for five generations. My 87 year old mom is the face on our products. Our blended spices are All Natural, Gluten Free, with no MSG, no preservatives, or additives. It comes in three flavors:
ORIGINAL (has no heat just great taste)
MILD (some heat)
HOT ( a bit more heat)
We blend all of our spices ourselves in Pennsylvania. They are great not only on chicken, but also steaks, pork, fish, lamb, All Game Meats, as well as soups, salads, and vegetables.
If you go to our website www.babunyas.com and click on Video Recipe you can watch some of my mom's favorite dishes, and see exactly how to make them. Thanks for letting me share!
Where in the world is rosemary the herb made?
Well... Rosemary is a herb thus meaning it is grown and not made! So basically as it is a herb it can be grown almost anywhere with the correct amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients.
Top selling spices in the world?
The previous answer listed was salt. However, salt is not a spice; it is a mineral. Black pepper is one of the most commonly used spices, if not THE most.
What can you use to substitute tarragon in a fish recipe?
Marjoram is a decent substitute, but nothing quite has that licorice flavor. You can also use a little anise depending on the application to achieve a similar flavor.
You can use anise seed or fennel leaves.
Basil. You can also use thyme or oregano
How much is a dash of cayenne?
Cayenne pepper traditionally comes from red hot chili peppers. A dash is a very small amount, usually just a bit that you can get between two fingers or a shake from the container.
Will taking saltpeter make a man impotent?
Highly doubtful, It is used as a food preservative and in the making of gunpowder, but not likely as an agent for causing impotence.
Paprika is a spice made from grinding dried capsicum (bell) peppers.
What is the difference between cinnamon buns and sticky buns?
Yes, and no. Both will have a cinnamon taste (though varrying per brand and how much cinnamon is used). However, cinnamon buns tend to have icing and be sweeter, and warmer and more moist when eaten. The bread will be more dry and grain-tasting, with less of a doughy taste and consistency to it.
What is the word for a small amount of something like a seasoning?
A small amount of seasoning would be called a pinch or a dash. A pinch would be to pick up a small amount of seasoning between your "pinching" fingers, and a dash would be like shaking the container such as a salt shaker, one time.
What spice comes from the crocus?
The very expensive spice Saffron is derived from the flower of the saffron crocus.
You can buy Turmeric Powder at most grocery stores in the spice section, usually it's just called 'turmeric'. However, you can usually get a much better price at an Indian grocery store, since it is used a lot in Indian cooking.
How do you tone down the taste of salt in food?
to reduce the salt taste in food soak the food for two hours in milk. For some reason the milk will start to taste salty but the food will taste less saltier. If by mistake i put too much salt in my soup,to reduced the salt content i place three or four raw (uncooked potatoes) into the soup.For a fact your soup will not taste as salty,you may latter choose to remove the potato or incorporate it as an additional vegetable.
theresa Mitchel
Besides salt and pepper what is the most commonly used spice?
For me, the best spice after salt and pepper, is GARLIC!
Are red chillies hotter than green chillies?
Red chilies are generally hotter than green chilies. Red chilies have the most capsaicin, so they are more intense and longer lasting than green chilies. The red and green chili peppers have one thing in common: they're both popular peppers around the world.
What do you use in place of turmeric?
You are free to spice your food as you wish. Some people just like to use salt and black pepper. I have sometimes used a mixture of ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise, which works very nicely for some dishes. You can use barbecue sauce (which comes in many different varieties) if you like. Experiment with seasoning and find out what tastes good to you.
What is the substitution equivalent between dill seed dill head and dill weed?
About 3/4 teaspoon of dill seed equals and average head of dill
Is dry mustard the same as ground mustard?
No. Dry mustard is a powedery preparation of dried mustard seeds. Dijon mustard is a wet mustard, of a recipe traditional to the Dijon region of France. The two are difficult to interchange as Dijon mustard is much saltier than dried mustard and, being wet, will not combine readily with dry ingredients.
What herb relieves a tooth ache?
One of the many relievers is Allspice. For a tooth ache, apply allspice oil one drop at a time using a cotton swab.