WHAT ABOUT HERB?...AND SPICES? PART III

OREGANO

MARKET FORMS - Leaves, ground
DESCRIPTION - Pungent herb, known as the "pizza herb"
EXAMPLES OF USE - Italian & Mexican dishes, tomato products
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PAPRIKA

MARKET FORMS - Ground
DESCRIPTION - Ground form of a dried, sweet red pepper. Spanish variety is brighter in color, mild in flavor; Hungarian is darker and more pungent
EXAMPLES OF USE - Spanish: used (or overused) primarily
as garnish on light-colored foods; Hungarian: goulash, braised meats and poultry, sauces
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PARSLEY

MARKET FORMS - Fresh: whole sprigs, in bunches. Dried: in flakes
DESCRIPTION - Most widely used herb. Dark green curly or flat leaves with delicate, sweet flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - Almost all foods
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PEPPER, BLACK & WHITE

MARKET FORMS - Whole (peppercorns); ground fine, medium, or coarse
DESCRIPTION - Small black or creamy white, hard berry. Pungent flavor and aroma
EXAMPLES OF USE - Most widely used spice
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(See Cayenne)
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POPPY SEED

MARKET FORMS - Whole
DESCRIPTION - Tiny blue-black seeds with faint but distinctive flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - Garnish for breads and rolls, buttered noodles; Ground: in pastry fillings
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ROSEMARY

MARKET FORMS - Whole
DESCRIPTION - Light green leaves resembling pine needles
EXAMPLES OF USE - Lamb, braised meats and poultry, soups, tomato and meat sauces
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SAFFRON

MARKET FORMS - Whole (threads)
DESCRIPTION - Red stigma of saffron crocus. Gives bright yellow color to foods. Mild distinctive flavor. Very expensive.
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SAGE

MARKET FORMS - Whole, rubbed (finer consistency than whole leaves), ground
DESCRIPTION - Pungent grey-green herb with fuzzy leaves
EXAMPLES OF USE - Pork, poultry, stuffings, sausage, beans, tomatoes
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SAVORY

MARKET FORMS - Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION - Fragrant herb of mint family; summer savory is preferred to winter
EXAMPLES OF USE - Many meat, poultry, fish, egg and vegetables
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SESAME SEEDS

MARKET FORMS - Whole (hulled or unhulled)
DESCRIPTION - Small yellowish seed with nutlike taste. Familiar hamburger bun garnish. High oil content.
EXAMPLES OF USE - Bread and roll garnish
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TARRAGON

MARKET FORMS - Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION - Delicate green herb with flavor that is both minty and licorice-like
EXAMPLES OF USE - Bearnaise sauce, tarragon vinegar, chicken, fish, salads and dressings, eggs
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THYME

MARKET FORMS - Crushed leaves, ground
DESCRIPTION - Tiny brownish-green leaves; very aromatic
EXAMPLES OF USE - One of the most important and versatile of herbs; stocks, soups, sauces, meats, poultry, tomatoes
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TURMERIC

MARKET FORMS - Ground
DESCRIPTION - Intense yellow root of ginger family; mild but distinctive peppery flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE - A basic ingredient of curry powder; pickles, relishes, salads, eggs, rice
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