As with other specialized seasoning blends like taco seasoning or fajita seasoning, shawarma spice is all about convenience. It is an easy way to add the right balance of all the spices that are traditionally used on shawarma. While the origin of shawarma is not well documented, it is probably Turkish in origin and was […]
Jamaican Curry Powder: The Taste Of The British Empire
It is often reported that the concept of curry powder arrived in Jamaica via Indian indentured workers who emigrated to Jamaica and other parts of the West Indies in the 19th and early 20th century. While there is probably some truth to this (they may have brought the ingredients for curry powder with them) it […]
All Purpose Seasoning: It’s All About Versatility
All purpose seasoning refers to a herb and spice blend that can be used in multiple savory applications. The common factor in different all purpose blends is their versatility. The exact composition of all purpose seasoning varies from blend to blend and from manufacturer to manufacturer, but most will contain the same set of spices. […]
Italian Seasoning: Flavors From All Over Italy In One Blend
It is thought that Italian seasoning was invented in America, not in Italy. This is evidenced by the fact that it is used all over the world except in Italy. In this way, it is similar to other seasoning blends like curry powder in that Indians living in India do not use curry powder despite […]
Fajita Seasoning: The Cowboy Spice Blend
In order to understand the history of fajita seasoning, it is necessary to look at the history of the fajita itself. Far from the sizzling platters that draw attention in modern-day restaurants, the origin of the fajita is as rustic as it gets. Fajitas started out as undesirable cuts fed to Mexican cowboys (vaqueros) as […]
Vindaloo Curry Powder: Made For The Hottest Curry
Vindaloo is a popular curry dish famous for its searing heat. It is particularly popular in Britain. Vindaloo curry powder is used to provide its distinctive flavor. What may be less well known is that fact that the dish is a Portuguese invention. In much the same way that Madras curry is a British concoction […]
Rogan Josh Seasoning: The Kashmiri Equivalent To Curry Powder
The name rogan josh is believed to have come from two Persian words, the Persian word for clarified butter and the Persian word for heat or boiling. The theory is that the full name of the dish means to boil in ghee. Other sources suggest the word rogan has the same root as the word […]
Sambar Powder: The Maratha Spice Blend
Sambar powder is a spice blend used in sambar, a tamarind-based soup. One legend has it that a Maratha ruler invented sambar when he attempted to make dal himself while his chef was away. He did this by adding tamarind to dal and calling the resulting dish sambar. This type of sambar is still made […]
Creole Seasoning: French Flavors With A New Orleans Spin
Creole seasoning has a more aristocratic lineage when compared to Cajun seasoning as it comes from settlers who were born in Louisiana or who emigrated there voluntarily. Their ingredients and methods were improved upon by their personal chefs and greatly influenced by generations of African American cooks and by Native Americans as well. Cajun seasoning […]
Cajun Seasoning: French Flavors Influenced By Rural Louisiana
Cajun seasoning is a spice blend that is supposed to encompass the flavors used in Cajun cuisine. It should not be confused with Creole seasoning even though the two are often viewed as interchangeable by people who are not from Louisiana. Creole cooking is associated with New Orleans, while Cajun cooking with more rural parts […]
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