Cooking Questions: Spices and Herbs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about cooking with spices and herbs. The general rule of thumb is to convert teaspoons of dried herbs into tablespoons of fresh ones: for example, use two tablespoons of fresh basil instead of two ... [... more]
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Common Substitutions for American Ingredients
What's cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, Jell-O®, or Crisco®? Use our handy Cheat Sheet when you're stumped. What's cilantro, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, or half and half? Use our handy Cheat Sheet when you're stumped. We want cooks around . [... more]
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Cinnamon - Allrecipes
Cinnamon was one of the first known spices. The Romans believed cinnamon's fragrance sacred and burned it at funerals. Because cinnamon was one of the first spices sought in the 15th century European explorations, some say it indirectly led to ... [... more]
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Nutmeg - Allrecipes
Nutmeg originating from the East Indies has a relatively high volatile oil content and a distinctively rich flavor and aroma. As opposed to the highly aromatic East Indian nutmeg, the lighter colored West Indian type has a milder flavor and ... [... more]
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Cayenne Pepper
Although there are numerous sources of Red Pepper, India, Pakistan and China are the major producers. Varieties originating from these countries are among the hottest and most pungent types. Early Spanish explorers found cayenne pepper pods in ... [... more]
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achiote seed - Allrecipes
The slightly musky-flavored seed of the annatto tree is available whole or ground in East Indian, Spanish and Latin American markets. Buy whole seeds when they're a rusty red color; brown seeds are old and flavorless. Achiote seed is also called ... [... more]
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Commonly Used Measurements & Equivalents
Use this chart to find equivalents of common measurements. How much is a peck, a pint, or a pinch? = 1/3 tablespoon or 60 drops = 1 tablespoon or 1/2 fluid ounce = 3 teaspoons or 1/2 fluid ounce = 1/8 cup or 1 fluid ounce = 1 1/2 fluid ounce or 1 ... [... more]
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Captain Bucko's Galley Slave Cookbook: Fascinating ...
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Fierce Food: The Intrepid Diner's Guide to the Unusual, ...
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Family Recipe Collection Book
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The Renal Patient's Guide to Good Eating: A Cookbook for ...
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