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Ginger for the Holidays

Ginger is great for your health and home. With the holidays and cold season approaching it's time to stock up on some ginger. For your winter supply of ginger, here's a list of items to keep on hand.

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Uses for Fennel Stalks

I am using fennel for the first time, I am roasting the bulb after slicing it. How can I do something with the remaining stalks?

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Using Basil

Please advise me of ideas on using fresh basil. Thank you.

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Vanilla Bean Recipes

I'm looking for recipes using vanilla beans; any suggestions? Thanks.

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Using Asafoetida

Asafoetida is native to Iran. The spice is made from the dried resin like gum that comes from within the stem. When made into a ghee the smell and flavor will resemble sauteed onion or garlic.

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Using Baharat

Baharat is a spice blend is used in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Depending on the country in which this spice mix is prepared there may be variations of the spices included.

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Using Amchur (Amchoor)

Amchur is made from unripe sun dried mangoes, which come in whole or powdered form. This spice is used in many Indian cuisines. Amchur is similar to lemons in flavor, but a bit milder, it adds a tart, sour taste to dishes.

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Using Annatto Seed

Annatto seed is used as a red food coloring and for flavoring. Annatto is used for coloring cheeses such as cheddar and also for butter. Most often found in Caribbean, Latin American and Filipino cuisine.

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Using Apple Pie Spice

A pre-made spice mix intended for apple pie. Usually containing Allspice, Nutmeg and cinnamon. Good in French toast, fruit salad, coffee cake and cookies.

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Using Anise Extract

This is a concentrated liquid of extracted anise seed. Anise extract produces the same flavor and smell as anise seed. This can be used as a substitute for anise seed in many baked items especially when you want smooth texture.

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Using Anise Seed

Anise seed has licorice like components, sweet and aromatic. Not to be confused with star anise.

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Using Baharat

Using BaharatBaharat is a spice blend is used in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Depending on the country in which this spice mix is prepared there may be variations of the spices included.


Using Annatto Seed

Using Annatto SeedAnnatto seed is used as a red food coloring and for flavoring. Annatto is used for coloring cheeses such as cheddar and also for butter. Most often found in Caribbean, Latin American and Filipino cuisine.


Using Apple Pie Spice

Using Apple Pie SpiceA pre-made spice mix intended for apple pie. Usually containing Allspice, Nutmeg and cinnamon. Good in French toast, fruit salad, coffee cake and cookies.


Using Anise Seed

Using Anise SeedAnise seed has licorice like components, sweet and aromatic. Not to be confused with star anise.