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Spices and Herbs
Common spices and herbs, where they come from and how they taste.
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- CinnamonSpice or herbBark from a tree; sweet and warm
- Black pepperSpice or herbDried berry of a vine; the most traded spice
- GingerSpice or herbA spicy root used fresh or dried
- TurmericSpice or herbBright yellow-orange root; colors curry
- CuminSpice or herbEarthy seeds common in Mexican and Indian food
- PaprikaSpice or herbGround dried red peppers
- Chili powderSpice or herbA mix with ground chilies and other spices
- CayenneSpice or herbA hot red pepper powder
- NutmegSpice or herbSeed of a tree grated into sweet dishes
- ClovesSpice or herbDried flower buds with a strong smell
- AllspiceSpice or herbA berry that tastes like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves together
- CardamomSpice or herbSeed pods with a sweet, citrusy flavor
- VanillaSpice or herbFlavor from the pod of an orchid
- SaffronSpice or herbThread-like stigmas of a crocus flower; the world's costliest spice
- CorianderSpice or herbSeeds of the cilantro plant
- CilantroSpice or herbLeafy herb used in salsa and curry
- Mustard seedSpice or herbTiny seeds ground into mustard
- Sesame seedSpice or herbSmall seeds used on buns and in tahini
- Poppy seedSpice or herbTiny blue-black seeds used in baking
- Fennel seedSpice or herbLicorice-flavored seeds
- Star aniseSpice or herbStar-shaped pod with a licorice flavor
- BasilSpice or herbSweet green herb used in pesto and pizza
- OreganoSpice or herbHerb popular in Italian and Greek food
- ThymeSpice or herbSmall-leaved herb with a gentle flavor
- RosemarySpice or herbNeedle-like leaves with a piney smell
- SageSpice or herbSoft gray-green herb
- ParsleySpice or herbBright green herb; curly or flat leaf
- MintSpice or herbCool, fresh-tasting leaves
- DillSpice or herbFeathery herb used on pickles and fish
- ChivesSpice or herbThin green stalks with a mild onion flavor
- Bay leafSpice or herbDried leaf added to soups and removed before eating
- TarragonSpice or herbHerb with a mild licorice flavor
- LemongrassSpice or herbTall grass with a lemon scent, used in Thai food
- WasabiSpice or herbSharp green paste served with sushi
- Garlic powderSpice or herbDried, ground garlic
- Onion powderSpice or herbDried, ground onion
- Curry powderSpice or herbA blend of spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander
- Garam masalaSpice or herbAn Indian spice blend
- Italian seasoningSpice or herbA blend of dried herbs such as oregano and basil
- Herbes de ProvenceSpice or herbA French herb blend
- SaltSpice or herbA mineral, not a spice, used to flavor food
- Spice routeSpice or herbOld trade paths that carried spices between Asia and Europe
- What are spices?Spice or herbSeeds, bark, roots or buds used to flavor food
- What are herbs?Spice or herbUsually the green leaves of plants used to flavor food
- Spice IslandsSpice or herbThe Maluku Islands in Indonesia, once the only source of cloves and nutmeg
- Pumpkin pie spiceSpice or herbA mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves
- Peppercorn colorsSpice or herbBlack, white, green and pink peppercorns come from different stages or plants
- CapsaicinSpice or herbThe chemical that makes chili peppers hot
- Scoville scaleSpice or herbA scale for measuring how hot peppers are
- JalapenoSpice or herbA medium-hot green pepper
- HabaneroSpice or herbA very hot orange pepper
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