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Herbs & Spices Feature Writer: Lynn Smythe

Welcome to the Herbs & Spices topic on Suite101. This topic includes a variety of categories including cookbook and product reviews, the history and folklore of herbs and spices, properties associated with culinary herbs and spices and much more.

A variety of recipes featuring herbs and spices are included on this site. Beverages, soups, salads, appetizers, main dishes and even desserts can all be enhanced with the addition of fresh herbs and subtle spices.

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Looking for recipes for party platters, snack trays and appetizers? Then check out the latest Herbs & Spices blog post:

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If you have any questions or suggestions for herb and spice articles you would like to see covered, please email me and I will answer you as soon as possible.


Feature Writer Articles in Herbs & Spices

 		Star Anise
Learn how-to cook a variety of sweet and savory dishes flavored with star anise. This article also contains two recipe ideas for spice mixtures featuring star anise.
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Learn how-to make brussels sprouts, pan fried with bell pepper, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Chicken Francese Recipe
Learn how-to make a classic, egg battered chicken entree which features a creamy sauce made with chicken broth, white wine, lemon juice, butter and fresh basil.
Sweet and Spicy Nutmeg
Learn how-to cook a variety of sweet and savory dishes flavored with nutmeg. This article also contains two recipe ideas for spice mixtures featuring nutmeg spice.
Chicken Piccata Recipe
Learn how-to make a lemon chicken dish flavored with lemon juice, chicken broth, capers and parsley.
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Contributing Articles in Herbs & Spices

 		Sweet Basil History and Usage
"With Basil then I will begin/Whose scent is wondrous pleasing." - Elizabethan poet Michael Drayton 1612
Anise - Health Benefits and Uses
Also called anise seed, aniseed, or sweet cumin, this versatile spice tastes like licorice or fennel and brings an ancient taste to the modern table.
Is MSG Safe?
MSG is in everything from ice cream to soup and part of more than just the Chinese eating experience. It is a useful additive but according to some can cause side effects
Basil and Pepperoni Pizza
Making pizza at home saves both time and money. It is also a convenient way to make a quick meal that brings everyone together.
How to Freeze Chili Peppers
Storing chilli peppers in the freezer is a fast and convenient way of keeping them for future use.
How to Dry Chili Peppers
Picking chilli peppers when ripe and drying is a common - and probably the easiest - way of preserving them.
Lemon and Rosemary Sea Salt
Sausage, sauce, salad, if you've ever wondered where any of these words come from then the answer is simple: the ubiquitous seasoning salt, or sal as it's known in Latin.
Ginger Lemon Tea
It's late at night but you fancy a hot cup of tea. Unfortunately, a cup of regular tea will keep you awake all night. The solution? A delicious cup of ginger-lemon tea.
Angelica a Time-honoured, Multi-use Garden Herb
Angelica, a native of Syria, has been appreciated throughout history for its medicinal benefits and culinary usefulness.
How to Make Herbal Vinegar
Herbal vinegar with fresh garden herbs will be a great flavor enhancer for meals, and can be given as a unique, natural gift for friends and family.
Cooking With Dill
Dill is a flavorful herb that has many uses in cooking. Learn ways to spice up foods with dill weed and dill seed, and try a tasty dill dip recipe.
How to Smoke your Home Grown Chillies
Smoking chilli peppers is a delicious way of saving a surplus so they keep for years. This method of preserving is well worth the effort. Here's how.
Eating Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds can affect routine drug tests, but they are a powerful seed worth eating. Learn about poppy seed nutrition, cooking uses, and how to make poppy seed dressing.
What's the Hottest Pepper in the World?
The Naga Jolokia, also known as the Ghost Pepper, is the hottest pepper in the world. It spices up meals, can be used for stomach ailments, and is easy to grow at home.
Expert Tips for Cooking with Garlic
However they use garlic, home cooks should know some basic techniques in order to get the most out of the herb known as the "stinking rose."
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