Horehound has been used as a medicinal herb for a long time. It goes by several different names, including houndsbane and white horehound. Horehound’s name may have come from old English words that indicate a plant with fine hairs, but it may also have originated with the name of Horus, …
Chervil looks a little like flat-leaf parsley (a.k.a. Italian or French parsley) combined with cilantro. It has the same frilly leaves that can be flat or tightly curled. The big difference is that chervil leaves are smaller and thinner than those of cilantro and parsley. You will see chervil used a lot in French …
Chicory comes in many forms – in fact, frisée and radicchio are both considered chicories. Belgian endive is another chicory and is arguably the most common version. Chicory is versatile and both the leaves and the root are useful. Consider the following seriously delectable chicory uses – using all aspects …
Za’atar is a seasoning blend from the Middle East that has been around for centuries and which includes oregano and marjoram along with sumac. Those are just the main ingredients; other ingredients can vary based on where you are in the region. You might see mint and savory in some …
The word curry comes from the Tamil word kari, which means spiced sauce. It refers to dishes with a spicy gravy, which are common in Southern Indian cuisine. Curry powders are helpful for Non-Indian cooks who may not have a lot of experience working with Indian spices. They provide the …
Ribs are sometimes marinated, but the most popular way to season them in the U.S. is with a dry rib rub. A dry rub is a blend of dried and ground spices that can sometimes include herbs. Rib meat is typically fibrous and tough, so it is best cooked with …
Ginger originated in India and China and got its name from a Sanskrit word that means “horn-like” or “antler-like.” It has played a significant role in both Indian and Chinese cooking for centuries and is one of the earliest spices to make its way to Europe. One of the factors …
Indian cooking is famous for its implementation of spices from India and from all over the world. Some of these spices are more widely used than others. Here are some of the most popular spices in Indian cooking. Green cardamom Like black pepper, green cardamom comes from India’s Malabar Coast. …