Herbs and Spices

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Allspice - Short discussion and list of uses.

Angelica - Information and how to preserve this herb which is a popular flavouring for confectionery and liqueurs

Asian Ingredients - Information and uses of spices in many cuisines including Thai, Korean, Phillipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Kosher.

Basil - A old recipe for aromatic seasoning taken from a book published in 1931, written in fairy old English.

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.

Botanical.Com Index of Recipes - An index of assorted recipes using herbs and other basic food stuffs.

Cardamom - Short discussion and list of uses.

Chili Recipes at Recipezaar - Recipes featuring chili

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.

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.

Coriander - Recipe from a book published in 1931, for curry powder.

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.

Epazote by Gourmetsleuth - The leaves of this plant are also known as Mexican tea. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes.

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.

Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages - Reference information about more than 100 herbs and spices, plus their usage in ethnic cuisines.

The Ginger People - A varied collection of recipes using ginger, including drinks, salads, fish, baked goods, rice, and vinaigrette.

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.

The Herb Garden -- Drying Herbs - Fact sheet from University of Illinois Extension on this topic.

Herb Information from AsiaRecipe - Information, uses, history and recipes.

Herb Recipes - Jefferson County Master Gardeners. Collection of recipes.

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.

Jalapeno Madness - Dedicated to the world's greatest chili pepper. Recipes, links and information.

Kitchen Herbalist Recipes - Food, beverage, body and home care recipes using herbs, including Cinnamon Mint Tea and Summer Salad with Heather Vinaigrette. .

Lemon Grass - Also know as Takrai, it is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. How to grow, use, and store.

Lesley's Herb Garden - List of commonly home grown herbs and how to harvest and preserve them.

Make your own herbal vinegars - Create herbal vinegars for cooking and adding flavor, beauty treatments and for medicinal uses.

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.

A Pinch Of - Creative information and recipes about culinary herbs and spices.

rocoto.com - A Website dedicated to collecting, growing, eating, and preserving South American chile peppers

Saffron - Presents assorted information on the subject.

Saffron by Gourmetsleuth - 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.

Schwartz - Search database of spicy recipes and special offers from this UK spice company.

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.

Sheila's Herb Patch - Includes recipes and seasoning suggestions, with brief descriptions and photos of various herbs.

Spice & 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.

SpiceAdvice - An informative site about spices, including a spice encyclopedia, usage tips and seasonal recipes.

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.

Wild Greek Oregano - All About - History and uses of wild Greek oregano, the perennial herb Origanum vulgaris.

The Zen Herbs Co - A portal for information about herbs and spices from around the world. Includes an interactive garden, and advice.