If you think that spices are just limited to meats and dishes, think again. There are numerous and versatile ways that you can use herbs and spices. Drinks are no exception. Here are some spices that you already probably have on your cupboard that would be great for adding to your favorite drinks. Cinnamon Level […]
Spices to Take Fish to the Next Level
Fish is a great main ingredient. Light, healthy and low in sodium, you can even make it more flavorful by adding the right spices and herbs to the dish. What’s best about it is that not only do herbs and spices help take the flavor to the next level, they do so minus unnecessary salt […]
Spices to Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey
Perhaps one of the greatest challenges that people who want to lose weight have to deal with is enduring food that’s too light and often too bland. It is common for people who are watching the waistline to be watchful of the amount of sodium in their diet which could lead to rather plain and […]
Reasons Cinnamon Needs to Ever be Present in Your Diet
There is no way you can talk spice and not talk cinnamon. Cinnamon has become quite the popular spice in almost every kitchen. Quite the kitchen staple, cinnamon has always held a special spot especially among the avid bakers because of the many ways it can flavor baked goods. From cakes and pastries to the […]
Lemongrass and Basil Chicken in Coconut Milk Recipe
Chicken is definitely one of the most versatile ingredients out there. The many things that you can do with it has made it a favorite among many a dinner table. You can keep it simple. You can get it all fancy. You can even add your personal touches to it and use your own personalized […]
Keeping the Flavor in Your Herbs and Spices
There is just no way you can call your kitchen well-stocked without spices and herbs in the cupboards.Your cooking just won’t be as complete and well-rounded — not to mention, better-flavored without using spices. Of course, it’s not just enough that you have packets and bottles of them lying about ready for use. It’s how […]
Herbs and Spices— Getting to Know the Difference
When it comes to kitchen basics, no self-respecting cook— professional or not— would want to be caught empty-handed where spices and herbs go. It is an unwritten and unspoken rule that only those kitchens replete with these ingredients can be given the honor of being regarded as well-rounded ones. Indeed, this makes a lot of […]
Guide to Spicing Up Your Holiday
Many of the things that you associate with the holiday season have something to do with spice. There is a reason why you can often hear people quip how everything is starting to smell like Christmas. It definitely has something to do with the different spices and herbs whose smell, flavor and aroma have become […]
Curry Powder— Getting to Know the Do’s and Don’ts
If you love Indian recipes, one shortcut to achieving just about a similar taste is to reach for the curry powder. Curry powder is relatively easy to find and usually very easy to use too. There are some pointers that you’d want to keep in mind before you scoop out some curry powder. Choose the […]
Best Spices and Herbs for Cooking Chicken
Chicken easily takes the top pick when it comes to meat. Easy to cook and versatile, you can bake, grill, fry, boil, sauté, roast or just cook it however you want. Most people love how it can easily be turned into something simple or festive depending on the occasion and of course, on the spices […]
Basic Spices for Every Kitchen
Building your own collection of spices to fill your kitchen cupboards is not something you can accomplish in just a single day. Most people consider it a lifelong process and slowly add a spice or two to their collection over time. This makes sense though since it is not always a good idea to stock […]