Herbs & Spices


Feature Writer: Lynn Smythe
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Welcome to the Herbs & Spices topic on Suite101. Herbs & Spices is part of the Food & Drink section 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 also 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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Chocolate Oatmeal Brownie Recipe

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Milk chocolate chips are melted along with sweetened condensed milk to create a ganache-like filling which is sandwiched between two layers of oatmeal brownies. more...

Date Bar Recipe

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Learn how-to create an oatmeal bar cookie with a delicious dried fruit filling. more...

Insalata Caprese Appetizer Recipe

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Easy to make snack tray which combines vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. more...

Picadillo Recipe

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Picadillo, AKA Cuban meat sauce, is a thick, stew-like dish, which is filled with unique flavor combinations including apples, raisins, olives, capers and chipolte. more...

Spaghetti with Italian Puttanesca Sauce

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Learn how-to make a wonderful entree filled with salty, briny capers, black olives and green olives flavored with garlic, anchovies and lots of fresh herbs. more...

Mexican Green Chile Cornbread Casserole

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Learn how-to make a cornbread casserole featuring creamed corn, green chile sauce, cornmeal, green onions, garlic and lots of cheese. more...

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate

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Learn how-to combine chocolate, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and milk to create a traditional south of the border inspired beverage. more...

Seeded Irish Soda Bread

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Learn-how to make an easy to prepare traditional Irish soda bread which is enhanced with a variety of seeds or nuts and subtle herbs. more...

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