Topic: Herbs & Spices
Herbs and Flavorings Make All the Difference
Rather than constantly reinventing the wheel, food producers often rely on tweaking formulations and ingredients to make a new product or an updated version of an older product. One of the ways to update or improve a recipe, of course, is to introduce different herbs and flavorings.
Adding Flare: Trending Sauces and Condiments
For high-end chefs in the most exclusive restaurants, sauces have long been the heroes of flavor. Rather than just an afterthought, these additions can actually be the star of the dish when done right and when done with the best ingredients.
Oregano: Flavorful and Healthy
Oregano is a versatile herb that brings an aromatic warmth to any dish it is added to. But beyond the interesting flavor profile of oregano, it also contains a variety of nutrients that are known to provide numerous health benefits.
Parsley: More Than Just a Garnish
If you think of parsley as just a useless garnish, you’re probably not alone. The truth is, though, that parsley has a unique and cherished flavor while also being full of nutrients. Learn more about the nutritional value and health benefits of parsley.
What Are the Health Benefits of Dill Weed?
If you ask the average American what dill weed is used for, they’re likely to say pickles. But dill is much more than just an additive for pickle brine or a garnish on cold soups. What may also be surprising to many people is that dill contains nutrients that offer a number of health benefits.
Chives, Scallions, and Green Onions: What’s the Difference?
Scallions and green onions are two interchangeable terms for the same vegetable: an immature onion derived from various species of the Allium family. Yet while green onions and scallions are the same thing, chives are a little bit different.
Sweet and Holy: The Benefits of Basil
Basil leaves certainly have their place as a garnish in many different global cuisines. You might not have considered it, but beyond their popularity in Italian, Greek, and Thai food, these flavorful leaves can add nutritional value to your dishes as well.
The French Connection: Seasoning with Chervil
Despite its important role in many recipes, chervil itself is not well known to many Americans. Part of the allure of chervil, however, is its flexibility. It can be found in all kinds of dishes either alone or in concert with other herbs and spices.
A Tasty Disaster: How COVID-19 is Shaping 2021 Food Trends
As we head into 2021 with all the changes the pandemic brought about, new food trends are emerging that show a mixture of old influences and new directions in how people think about food.
Seasoned Rice: The “Choose Your Adventure” Side Dish
By definition, a yummy seasoned rice is going to rely on the ingredients nestled in alongside the strain of rice you start with. After all, choosing your seasonings for that seasoned rice is the real trick.
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