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Which French Spices Should You Have in Your kitchen?

The classic French spices include bouquet garni, fines herbes, fleur de sel, herbes de Provence, quatre epices, and vadouvan. These spices differ in composition, texture, and appearance and have...

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canela cinnamon: a staple spice in Mexican cuisine

Canela, Mexican cinnamon, or Ceylon cinnamon is imported from Sri Lanka. It's a warm, floral spice with a sweet, woodsy flavor and hints of heat and citrusiness. The versatile spice is a staple in...

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dried savory: a staple in French and Italian cuisines

Dried savory is a green-leafed culinary herb from the mint family with a sweet, piney, earthy, peppery flavor with hints of marjoram, thyme, oregano, and mint. The spice is a staple in French and...

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What is smoked sea salt?

Smoked sea salt is regular sea salt smoked over a wood fire for a long time to produce flavored salt. It adds a smoky flavor to grilled dishes or flame-grilled saltiness and smokiness to non-grilled...

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vinegar powder: a unique flavoring agent

Vinegar powder or powdered vinegar seasoning is a flavoring agent used to add the characteristic tangy, tart, sour, and vinegar flavor to dishes such as salt and vinegar potato chips, and popcorn....

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Learn more about Red chili powder

Red chili powder is made from seeded or deseeded ground dried red peppers, with or without additional spices. It usually has a bright red color and varies in flavor depending on the flavors of the...

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Since discovering how well spices transform a dish from bland to enjoyable in seconds, Alex became sold on using spices to better three of his major passions—gardening, cooking, and writing. When he is not tending to his spice crops, you'll find him trying a new recipe, writing for the Spice Gourmand, or serving a second helping of his spicy food!

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