Spicy brown mustard is made from mustard seeds that originated in India like all the other mustards, but the prepared mustard made with those seeds has its roots in Germany. Mustard has been popular in Germany since the Middle Ages …
Blackstrap molasses is the darkest and most flavorful kind of molasses. All types of molasses are produced during the process of boiling sugarcane or sugar beet juice to extract pure sugar. The sugarcane juice is boiled three times, and the …
For many cooks, herbs and spices all go unto the same spice rack, and how they are categorized never gets another thought. However, herbs and spices are separate classes of ingredients, and each group has different properties that dictate how …
Spanish food is known for being simple but flavorful. Even though it is not particularly spicy, it does emphasize a few pungent seasonings. Here is a look at some of the most important spices used in Spanish cuisine. Garlic Garlic …
Advieh (Also called adwiya) is a Persian spice mix that (like many spice blends) has been likened to India’s garam masala. The word advieh translates simply to “spice,” and an advieh blend may contain multiple or just one in some cases. As …
Aji amarillo refers to a type of chili pepper that is popular throughout the Andean region of South America, but that is most often used in Peruvian dishes. It could be considered one of the distinctive Peruvian ingredients and is …
Avocado oil is a trendy cooking oil that has grown in popularity in recent years, much like the fruit from which it comes. Olive oil is another oil that has had a long reputation as a healthy fat. Are these …
Olive oil is arguably the healthiest cooking oil in existence due to its balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as its oleic acid content. It can also be flavorful and can enhance many protein and vegetable dishes …