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What Spices for What Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices can be such a mystery to many people who are trying to put together a meal that has an enjoyable flavor. What tastes good with what food? Spices don\u2019t look appetizing enough to have a spoonful of them to see how they taste. How they taste in their natural form is not necessarily the same flavors given when cooked in a meal.
Here is the first thing you need to know about spices\u2026 they are very different from herbs. Spices come from fruit buds and berries, the roots, seeds and barks of plants, whereas herbs come from the flowers, stems and the leaves of plants. Spices in whole form are good for two years on the shelf, while ground spices last about six months. It is recommended that you grind the spices as you use them to maximize the flavor intensity.
Let\u2019s look at some of the common spices people blend with certain foods to enhance the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allspice<\/strong> \u2013 This is a dried berry that has a strong sharp sweet flavor with a kick of pepper to it. It is largely used in pickling and prepared meats giving sausage and jerky their defined flavors. It is also added to many sweet desserts such as cakes, pies and cookies. It adds a sweetness to barbeque sauces, chili and stews. It is frequently combined with dishes that call for nutmeg and cinnamon. Its sweet punch makes it quite universal for adding flavor to a large variety of dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayenne Pepper<\/strong> \u2013 It is generally added to sauces to make them hot. If you have a taste for spicy hot foods then you can mix this in anything you want to have hot zing to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger<\/strong> \u2013 Ginger is used to add a little sweeter taste to food. It is used in baking for cookies, cakes and candy. Ginger is used in curry, seafood, vegetable and chicken dishes. It is also popular in tea. Many traditional Japanese and Chinese dishes have ginger in them.
Cumin<\/strong> \u2013 This is the second most popular spice in the world right behind pepper. Cumin adds a bit of bitterness to stews, soups, curry dishes, chili, breads and lamb. It is also used in many Mexican dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carraway Seed<\/strong> \u2013 Adds a licorice type flavor to foods. It is used in breads, casseroles, cakes, curry dishes and is added to certain cheeses. Carraway seeds have a strong flavor in sauerkraut and rye bread. It can also be used as a substitute ingredient for lemon or orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celery Seeds<\/strong> \u2013 If you don\u2019t have fresh celery on hand, celery seeds will make a good substitute. Celery seeds are used for cocktail drinks such as a Bloody Mary. Celery seeds are a popular ingredient in homemade salad dressings. Mix it in your mayonnaise for tuna salad, chicken salad, etc. Add it casserole dishes, meatloaf and spaghetti sauces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paprika<\/strong> \u2013 Is dried pepper fruits. Although it is used for garnishing and adding color to food, it still gives a bit of a peppery zing to your food. The flavor is enhanced when cooked. It is used in sausage preparation, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, and stew. It can be added to any dish that you may want a little more color and a little more peppery spike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone enjoys the same spicy flavors added to their foods. Experiment with these spices in different foods and find your favorites. Many foods can be enhanced with a combination of several spices blended together.<\/p>\n

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