Herbs & Spices
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There is a reason why we often buy herbs in dried form. Keeping fresh herbs fresh is not easy. They can all too quickly wither and die, even in the refrigerator. We have lots of information on how to keep meat and vegetables preserved, but it is not always as easy to know what to do with fresh herbs....
Rosemary is one of the more robust herbs. It has needle-like leaves which are sturdy in the wild, thriving even in relatively arid areas. When these leaves are then transferred to the kitchen for using in roasts and stews, they may not thrive as easily. Whether we have been foraging for some wild rosemary...
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Enjoy all the properties of cardamom by drinking a daily infusion made with this natural ingredient. Cardamom is a spice commonly used in India to take advantage of its medicinal benefits as well as its aphrodisiac effects, as stated in the Kamasutra and in "The Arabian Nights". In OneHowTo we explain that...
Serrano pepper, the 2 inches long green pepper ranges 10,000 to 25,000 in the Scoville heat index. But what’s life without a little chili? The main problem arises not when we are having peppers in a meal but rather during prepping peppers for the meal. A few tips can save your hands from burning due to...
While shopping for veggies people often confuse between Serrano pepper and jalapeno pepper. Since their size and look are quite similar they can be substituted for one another. But while substituting Serrano or jalapeno you must keep one thing in mind that their hotness meter is quite different. Serrano...
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Hot pepper in olive oil is a very ancient preservation technique which preserves the flavor of peppers along with enhancing it as the pepper ages. The jar of pepper infused olive oil usually comes in handy when suddenly guests appears and demands a lovely hot meal. Beside if you have your own kitchen...
Fleur de sel is a crystalline, delicate white sea-salt originated from the northern Atlantic regions of France. Because it naturally forms under very limited conditions of weather, and it needs to be individually skimmed off by hand, it is one of the most expensive salt varieties known till date. Due to...
Pumpkin pie spice is a conventional blend of spices that traditionally goes into good old-fashioned pumpkin pies. This spice tastes great not only in pumpkin pie, but also in yogurt, cookies, tea cakes, pancakes, and slow-cooked roasts. It complements other starches as well, including butternut squash...
Ginger is a popular plant that has many health properties. Some of its benefits are that it's an anti-inflammatory; an antidepressant; it helps combats rheumatism, migraines and colds; and it improves digestion. Also its spicy notes infuse it with a delicious taste that is pleasantly aromatic. If you want...
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If you don't want it to lose its flavour and freshness, you should preserve garlic in the best possible conditions. This will help you get the most out of its benefits and properties, since this food has many advantages. Always buy fresh garlic heads, with the skin on and that are hard, as this will help...
Ginger has a somewhat strange appearance, however, it provides an aromatic and delicious flavour to dishes, especially those of Asian cuisine. This spice comes from Asia, even though in the West we tend to use it more as a medicinal plant for the development of different home remedies than in gastronomy,...
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Turmeric is a yellow spice that can be used every day in the kitchen. Turmeric is also known as yellow saffron. This spice is has a mild flavor, a bright look and surprising health benefits. It is used daily in the cuisines of India, but also used very often in China, Tibet, Indonesia and the Middle East....
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We admit it, we love garlic as a condiment in any kitchen recipe, but it must be remembered that it has a very powerful taste and smell that is not appreciated equally everyone alike. On this premise, and if you really love regularly using garlic for cooking, at OneHowTo we are going to share some tips...
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