Allspice (also called pimenta, Jamaican pepper, and myrtle pepper) is actually just one spice that tastes like a blend of spices. It's made from an unripe berry that grows in Central America and the Caribbean. The fruit is picked green, dried, and ground to make allspice. Allspice tastes like a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and …
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What are Juniper Berries? Juniper berries are a small round berry that grow on conifers. They’re most notably known for flavoring gin. They have a piney, fresh flavor that’s often used in Scandinavian and Eastern European cuisine. All juniper shrubs and trees grow these berries, but some are too bitter or toxic to eat. You …
If you've never had toasted walnuts, now's the time to give them a try. Here's an easy recipe to show you how to toast walnuts to use in salads, dips, appetizers, and even enjoy as a snack (they're the perfect addition to a charcuterie board). Toasted walnuts are easy to make, have great flavor, and …
Are you looking for cookbooks with Middle Eastern flavors? These are our absolute favorite Middle Eastern cookbooks - we've cooked from all of them and can highly recommend them. They're all highly reviewed and we've tried to include a variety that showcase regional cooking (some are specifically Palestinian, some are Lebanese, some are Syrian), vegetarian …
Dried orange slices are easy to make, smell wonderful, and can be used in so many ways! Here's how to make your own DIY dried orange slices, plus some fun ways to use them. Make these before the holidays and hang them on your Christmas tree for a beautiful, rustic ornament. I love to have …
Swiss chard is a delicious, slightly bitter leafy green vegetable that we can't get enough of! It adds great flavor to so many recipes - like soups, salads, and side dishes. We're sharing some of our favorite Swiss chard recipes that we think you'll love. Swiss chard is a nutrient-dense powerhouse and can be used …
Here's how to make dried orange peels - they're deeply flavorful and useful in spice blends, sauces, tea, or cocktails. Having a stash of dehydrated citrus will serve you well! It's really easy to make - we'll show you how to make dried orange peels in just a few steps, how to store them, and …
Here's how to prep and store cilantro to keep it fresh for an extra week! Cilantro is a delicate, soft herb and can quickly rot in the refrigerator. Here's how you can easily prep it to maximize freshness! Are cilantro and coriander the same thing? Coriander and cilantro are from the same plant. In the …
Here's the easiest way to peel a pomegranate, that's not in water and that doesn't break the pomegranate seeds. Best Way to Peel a Pomegranate Peeling a pomegranate quickly and easily can be done in 4 steps. Pomegranate Recipes There are many wonderful recipes with pomegranate. Here are a few of our favorites: Pomegranate Margarita …
Garam Masala is a warming, aromatic spice blend from the Indian subcontinent. Blends vary by country and region (some families even have their own special blend) and it can be used on its own or in combination with other spices. Garam masala is to Indian, Pakistani, and Nepali cuisine what Ras el Hanout is to …