spices
J & B
I have noticed in low fat and vegan dishes that many spices are used.
what would be a good base (10 spices) for starting a spice rack for low fat
dishes? I feel like everytime I make a dish I have to run to the store to
buy a new spice.. so I would like to get the most common ones now.
Thank you!
Bridget
Rick Post
In article <01bc5b17$a2446ce0$97e8...@ns.netwalk.com>,
This is a fun question!
How about:
Garlic
Cumin
Chili Powder
Paprika
Thyme
Oregano
Basil
Parsley (and/or Cilantro)
Cinnamon
Rosemary
Dry Mustard
Red Pepper (crushed or ground)
There's an even dozen. You probably have salt and pepper already.
Some of the herb/spice blends are interesting but be careful or everything
starts to taste the same - you end up with something and Mrs. Dash!
Of course, I forgot curry powder and chinese five spice powder and.....
Our grocery store has little orange canisters of spices for $.79 each.
Every time you go to the store buy a couple new spices. Find out if you
like them get more if you do don't get more if you don't. It sure beats
paying $3.29 for a bottle of something and then finding out you don't like
it!
It's more fun to have the loose ingredients so you can mix your own -
things rarely taste the same in my kitchen unless I follow a recipe. My
wife says I can't even do that I always throw something extra in or leave
something out.
Ok everybody list the 10 spices/herbs you use most!
Rick Post
po...@coil.com
Hello
On 8 May 1997, Rick Post wrote:
> In article <01bc5b17$a2446ce0$97e8...@ns.netwalk.com>,
> J & B <Ji...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> >I have noticed in low fat and vegan dishes that many spices are used.
> >
> >what would be a good base (10 spices) for starting a spice rack for low fat
> >dishes? I feel like everytime I make a dish I have to run to the store to
> >buy a new spice.. so I would like to get the most common ones now.
> >
> >Thank you!
> >
> >Bridget
Its nice to have some fresh herbs as well
basil and rosemary are great, most herbs can be grown in window boxes
for dried (although I'm investigating frozen)
after black pepper and rock salt 9both freshly ground and all that)
we tend to use
Italian mixed herbs
basil
crushed chillies
madras curry powder
paprika (but we mostly use in chicken dishes for colour)
basil (lovely in soups)
parsely
rosemary
oregano (esp for pasta)
cinnamon - does this count being a spice? I love it on toast
Helen
Kristin Satterlee
Actually, even better than buying those cheapo bottles is if you
can find a store (try a natural foods store, that's where I get mine) that
sells spices in bulk. You can get whatever amount you want, they're
usually pretty cheap, and they're fresher. I've gotten bay leaves there
for free because they were too light to measure on the scale!
As for a list of spices; wow, that's hard. I have three full
spice racks plus a basket full of little plastic bags of spices! :) But
I'll try.
Chili powder (preferably salt-free, if you can find it)
Old Bay seasoning (great if you eat a lot of fish)
Cinnamon (experiment with this; it's great in chili and spaghetti)
Nutmeg (freshly grated, if possible)
Paprika (sweet Hungarian is best)
Basil (even better fresh, but I usually use dried)
Oregano or marjoram (I use them interchangeably)
Madras curry powder (SOOO fragrant, but not "hot," so:)
Cayenne pepper and/or crushed red pepper ("pizza" pepper)
Black pepper (preferably -corns, so you can grind it fresh)
Well, that's 10. Of course, you also need garlic, but that has to
be fresh; and I recommend only using fresh cilantro and parsley. Same
with ginger, unless it's in cookies. :)
Have fun!
-Kristin Satterlee
On 8 May 1997, Rick Post wrote:
> In article <01bc5b17$a2446ce0$97e8...@ns.netwalk.com>,
> J & B <Ji...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> >I have noticed in low fat and vegan dishes that many spices are used.
> >
> >what would be a good base (10 spices) for starting a spice rack for low fat
> >dishes? I feel like everytime I make a dish I have to run to the store to
> >buy a new spice.. so I would like to get the most common ones now.
> >
> >Thank you!
> >
> >Bridget
>
J & B
> Its nice to have some fresh herbs as well
>
> basil and rosemary are great, most herbs can be grown in window boxes
I have never tried to grow herbs, and I know there are probably others out
there who are interested. Do you know of a good web site to visit or
perhaps you could post some pointers for us? :)
Thanks!!
Bridget
oh, yes, can you grow parsley? <G> A lot of recipes call for fresh parsley
and I always cheat and use dried.
J & B
> Actually, even better than buying those cheapo bottles is if you
> can find a store (try a natural foods store, that's where I get mine)
that
> sells spices in bulk. You can get whatever amount you want, they're
> usually pretty cheap, and they're fresher. I've gotten bay leaves there
> for free because they were too light to measure on the scale!
I will have to look for a HFS in my area, we just moved here and I am lucky
if the local stores have fresh produce! They are charging $1.45 /each for
green peppers at the local cub foods! (anyone in the Colorado Springs area
with ideas??? <G>)
Thanks for the list of spices.. I will keep the fish one in mind. I never
cook fish, I like it, but I have no recipes, no clue as to how to tell when
it is done, and it is expensive.
--
Bridget bl...@mindspring.com
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Colorado Springs, Co
owner/breeder of terrific
sugar gliders!
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gary...@poboxes.com
Parsley adds a special flavor to many foods. I like it with chicken
and in soups. Parsely can survive one winter, then the last year it
flowers and dies. In zone 7, I'm able to use it throughout the winter
months and it stays green all winter.
To grow it. Sow from seed directly into the ground. Parsley does not
transplant well. Grow it in full sun, at least 6 hours a day. The
Italian flat-leaf parsely has much more flavor than the fancy parsley
(commonly used as garnish). Parsely is a valuable herb. It contains
calcium, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. It is
known to aid digestion and reduce flatuance.
CHSVOYIK
Herbs are easy to grow. Just remember they need at least 6-8 hours of full
sun, don't over water. To begin buy plants at local nursery. After you
get experieced you can grow from seeds or take cuttings. Parsley is easy!!
19gu...@perkinsschools.org
> I have noticed in low fat and vegan dishes that many spices are used.
>
> what would be a good base (10 spices) for starting a spice rack for low fat
> dishes? I feel like everytime I make a dish I have to run to the store to
> buy a new spice.. so I would like to get the most common ones now.
>
> Thank you!
>