WHAT ABOUT HERB?... & SPICES? - PART I

ALLSPICE

MARKET FORMS - Whole, ground
DESCRIPTION - Small brown berry; resembles blend of cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg
EXAMPLES OF USE - Sausages & braised meats, poached fish, stewed fruits, pies, puddings
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ANISE SEED

MARKET FORMS - Whole, ground
DESCRIPTION - Small seed, licorice flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - Cookies, pastries, breads
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BASIL

MARKET FORMS - Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION - Aromatic leaf; member of mint family
EXAMPLES OF USE - Tomatoes & tomato dishes, pesto, egg dishes, lamb chops, eggplant, peas, squash
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BAY LEAVES

MARKET FORMS - Whole
DESCRIPTION - Stiff, dark green oblong leaves; pungent aroma
EXAMPLES OF USE - One of the most important herbs; used in stocks, sauces, stews, braised meats

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CARAWAY SEED

MARKET FORMS - Whole
DESCRIPTION - Dark brown, curved seeds; familiar rye bread seasoning.
EXAMPLES OF USE - Rye bread, cabbage, sauerkraut, pork, cheese spreads, Eastern European dishes
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CARDAMOM

MARKET FORMS  - Whole pod, ground seed
DESCRIPTION - Tiny brown seeds inside white or green pod; sweet & aromatic; expensive
EXAMPLES OF USE - Pickling, Danish pastries, curries
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CAYENNE (red pepper)

MARKET FORMS - Ground
DESCRIPTION - Ground form of hot red pepper; looks like paprika, but is extremely hot
EXAMPLES OF USE - In small amounts in many sauces, soups, meat, fish, egg, & cheese dishes
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CELERY SEED

MARKET FORMS - Whole, ground, ground mixed with salt (celery salt)
DESCRIPTION - Tiny brown seeds with strong celery flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - Salads, cole slaw, salad dressings, tomato products
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CHERVIL

MARKET FORMS - Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION - Herb with mild flavor of parsley & tarragon
EXAMPLES OF USE - Soups, salads, sauces, egg & cheese dishes
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CHILI POWDER

MARKET FORMS - Ground blend
DESCRIPTION - Blend of spices including cumin, chili peppers, oregano, garlic
EXAMPLES OF USE - Chili & Mexican dishes, egg dishes, appetizers, ground meat
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CHIVES

MARKET FORMS - Fresh, dried, frozen
DESCRIPTION - Grasslike herb with onion flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE- Salads, egg & cheese dishes, fish, soups
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CINNAMON

MARKET FORMS - Sticks, ground
DESCRIPTION - Aromatic bark of cinnamon or cassia trees
EXAMPLES OF USE - Pastries, breads, desserts, cooked fruits, ham, sweet potatoes, hot beverages
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CLOVES

MARKET FORMS - Whole, ground
DESCRIPTION - Dried flower buds of a tropical tree; pungent, sweet flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - Whole: marinades, stocks, sauces, braised meats, ham, pickling; Ground: cakes, postries, fruits
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CORIANDER

MARKET FORMS - Whole, ground
DESCRIPTION - Round, light brown, hollow seed, slightly sweet, musty flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - Pickling, sausage, pork, curried dishes, gingerbread
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