A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark or vegetative substance used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for the purpose of flavouring.
Many of the same substances have other uses in which they are referred to by different terms, e. g. in food preservation, medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics, perfumery or as vegetables. For example, turmeric is also used as a preservative; licorice as a medicine; garlic as a vegetable and nutmeg as a recreational drug.
Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are leafy, green plant parts used for flavoring purposes. Herbs, such as basil or oregano, may be used fresh; spices, however, are dried.
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Herb Encyclopedia - Created by the Culinary Café , this site offers general descriptions, geographical sources, traditional ethnic uses, taste and aroma, history and region of origin, and creative uses of over forty spices and herbs.
A Pinch Of - Creative information and recipes about culinary herbs and spices.
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Allspice - Short discussion and list of uses.
Meta Description: [ Learn about Allspice. Includes photograph, history and uses. ]
Angelica - Information and how to preserve this herb which is a popular flavouring for confectionery and liqueurs
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Asian Ingredients - Information and uses of spices in many cuisines including Thai, Korean, Phillipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Kosher.
Meta Description: [ Food ingredients for asian cooking recipes with links to information on food culture, cooking utensils, food history, herbs and country information and Chinese Medicine. ]
Basil - A old recipe for aromatic seasoning taken from a book published in 1931, written in fairy old English.
Meta Description: [ Providing botanical, folk-lore and herbal information, plus organic herbs, and herbal products. ]
Better Homes and Gardens : Spices - Find out which spices are perfect for certain types of foods and create a tasty meal for you and your family! Also, learn a few tricks for substituting dried herbs and spices.
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Botanical.Com Index of Recipes - An index of assorted recipes using herbs and other basic food stuffs.
Cardamom - Short discussion and list of uses.
Meta Description: [ Spice Rack - Learn about the spice Cardomom. See pictures and find recipe links. ]
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Cardamom - Brief introduction as well as some Scandinavian recipes using cardamom.
Chili Recipes at Recipezaar - Recipes featuring chili
Meta Description: [ “chili” 3,170 Recipes | Recipezaar - Recipezaar: Where the World's Recipes Are ]
Cilantro from GourmetSleuth - Recipes and an article discussing the history, uses, and nutrition of the leaves of the coriander plant which is also known as Chinese parsley.
Meta Description: [ The leaves of the Coriander plant and also known as Chinese Parsley. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes. ]
Cooking with Herbs - Recipes for appetizers, condiments, soups, and main courses using fresh herbal ingredients.
Meta Description: [ The Caryn.com Garden Recipe Index contains recipes that call for the use of fresh herbs such as--basil, mint, oregano thyme, tarragon, wild marjoram dill, sage, nasturtium & violets--in their preparation. It also contains recipes for items grown in Caryn's garden, which include tomatoes, eggplan... ]
Cooking with Herbs - Recipes and tips from the Fredericksburg Herb Farm in Fredericksburg, Texas.
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Cooking with Herbs 1 2 3 - Tips for the beginner on how to get to know culinary herbs. In depth information on six must have perennial herbs.
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Coriander - Recipe from a book published in 1931, for curry powder.
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Cyberspace Grill Herb and Spice Index - A descriptive index of 48 herbs and spices, such as Basil, Cumin, Coriander, and Lemongrass. Descriptions include photos and history.
Meta Description: [ Allspice, Anise Seed, Ajowan, Basil Bay Leaf, Celery Seeds, Chile, Caraway, Cassia, Cubeb, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cardamom, Cloves, Cumin, Chervil, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger, Galangal, Juniper Berries, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mace, Mango Powder, Marj... ]
Epazote by Gourmetsleuth - The leaves of this plant are also known as Mexican tea. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes.
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Epicentre Exotic Spice Recipes - Spices and ethnic cuisines with tested recipes, an encyclopedia of spices, and spice usage and history.
Fresh Herb Tips and Hints - Suggestions for using individual and mixed herbs. from Shenandoah Growers.
Gardening For All Seasons - Cooking with herbs information and recipes.
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Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages - Reference information about more than 100 herbs and spices, plus their usage in ethnic cuisines.
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informations about more than 100 herbs and spices ]
Greenline: A Kitchen Herb Garden - Tips for growing useful herb gardens and recipe for fresh herb butter.
Guide to Culinary Salts from GourmetSleuth - A cook's guide to culinary salt including descriptions, photographs and suggested substitutions.
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Herb Information from AsiaRecipe - Information, uses, history and recipes.
Meta Description: [ Information on herbs, herbal remedies, herb uses and history with links to asian food recipes and information on food culture, cooking utensils, food history and asian culture. ]
Herb Recipes - Jefferson County Master Gardeners. Collection of recipes.
Herbs - Pictures and descriptions of common herbs used in cooking.
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Herbs and Spices - Outline of a numbers of spices with graphics of each.
Herbs in the Kitchen - Recipes using herbs, edible flowers and produce. Dressings, marinades, salads, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, drinks and desserts.
Indian Curry Company - Resource for Indian cooking, choose from one of several hundred recipes.
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Jalapeno Madness - Dedicated to the world's greatest chili pepper. Recipes, links and information.
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Kitchen Herbalist Recipes - Food, beverage, body and home care recipes using herbs, including Cinnamon Mint Tea and Summer Salad with Heather Vinaigrette. .
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Lemon Grass - Also know as Takrai, it is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. How to grow, use, and store.
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Lesley's Herb Garden - List of commonly home grown herbs and how to harvest, preserve and them.
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Make your own herbal vinegars - Create herbal vinegars for cooking and adding flavor, beauty treatments and for medicinal uses.
Meta Description: [ Learn how to make herbal vinegars ]
New England Herb Company - Information, benefits, and recipes on using fresh herbs from a New England company that provides fresh herbs to supermarkets.
Nurse Mary-Bell's Herb Popovers - Simple recipe using cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley, and dried thyme.
Pepper Fool - Many spicy recipes, restaurant reviews, and chili information.
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rocoto.com - A Website dedicated to collecting, growing, eating, and preserving South American chile peppers
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Saffron - Presents assorted information on the subject.
Meta Description: [ Saffron. Info, history, quality and benefits of Greek red saffron. ]
Saffron by Gourmetsleuth - Stigmas of the crocus sativa flower. The article discusses the history, uses, nutrition, and includes equivalents, substitutions, and recipes.
Meta Description: [ Saffron the stigmas of the crocus sativa flower. The article discusses the history, uses, nutrition and includes, equivalents, substitutions and recipes. ]
Salsify - Recipe for soup, or served baked, with cheese, or stewed. From a book published in 1931.
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Schwartz - Search database of spicy recipes and special offers from this UK spice company.
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Seasoned Pioneers - Exotic and authentic spice blends, chillies, spices and specialist culinary ingredients of every major world cuisine. Information and advice on usage together with many recipes.
Selecting, Storing and Using Fresh Herbs - A fact sheet on the topic, from Ohio State University Extension. Includes practical table of culinary herb uses.
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Sheila's Herb Patch - Includes recipes and seasoning suggestions, with brief descriptions and photos of various herbs.
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SpiceAdvice - An informative site about spices, including a spice encyclopedia, usage tips and seasonal recipes.
The Herb Garden -- Drying Herbs - Fact sheet from University of Illinois Extension on this topic.
The Zen Herbs Co - A portal for information about herbs and spices from around the world. Includes an interactive garden, and advice.
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Thewisegardener.com - Tropical cooking and gardening with spices and herbs.
Wasabi - How to grate a green/fresh/raw wasabi with a sharkskin grater for bringing the best fragrance.
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Wild Greek Oregano - All About - About, History and Uses of wild Greek oregano, the perennial herb Origanum vulgaris.
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