Cooked asafetida (or asafoetida) has the same sulfurous onion flavor as onions and garlic. This spice is usually used in Iranian, Afghan, Italian, Mexican, and Indian cooking to add onion flavor to...
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Savory is an aromatic herb in the mint family with a sweet, peppery, earthy flavor with hints of mint, thyme, and marjoram. The small, green plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is a...
Rosemary adds a warm, slightly bitter flavor to your dishes. You can use fresh or dried rosemary in small quantities to flavor soups, stews, and meat dishes. However, this herb is unsuitable for...
Cinnamon is one of the warm spices you can use to add warmth and sweet flavor to your dishes. The spice has no side effects when used in small quantities. However, when consumed in large quantities,...
Dried mint has a crumbly or crispy texture and is usually green since it comes from green peppermint and spearmint leaves. It has a sweet, woodsy, earthy flavor with hints of lemon and eucalyptus....
Juniper berry is used in making gin because of its piney flavor. That's why gin is a juniper berry substitute, but rosemary remains the best alternative for wet and dry dishes. Other great...