Anyone who has ever done any type of baking or cooking knows that the food just tastes better with flavouring. This can be as simple as adding up salt and black pepper, or complex as utilising a blend of spices for the complete savour. What is surprising to some individuals is pepper is an herb.
Pepper is a berry from the Piper Nigrum plant. Black and white pepper are made from the same plant. The un-ripened berries are utilised as black pepper while the red, ripe ones are utilised for the white pepper.
Along with the natural herb, pepper, many other herbs are used to create culinary masterpieces. Nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon are common varieties of herbs used in the kitchen. Sage, oregano, and basil are three more.
As more and more herbaceous plant were discovered for their pungent flavor, people began creating unusual dishes. What would a roast beef sandwich be without horseradish root? Try cooking a good breakfast sausage when there is no sage around. Herb bread would just be bread if it were not for the flavorful little buggers.
One of the most beneficial attributes is that herbs have no calories, have no fatty acids, no cholesterol, and generally no bad things at all. They just have a specific taste that wakes the taste buds in all of us.
When using herbs in cooking, it is important to remember a little works a long way. Too much can actually distract you from the natural flavor of the nutrient. Herbs are primarily used for adding flavour to the food. Too much use of herbs can ruin the meal.
Stevia a popular herb used as an alternative to sugar. It cuts down on all those calories you get using sugar. It can be used as a sweetener in your food as a replacement of sugar. A single leaf of Stevia can sweeten a glass full of lemonade drink. You can also use it as a salad dressings for the sweetness.
Many of the meat marinates on the grocery get their seasoning from natural herbs. You can use dill with lemon for fish. Using saffron in rice gives a aromatic taste. Adding rosemary on a pork roast or lamb results in a mouth watering treat. With so many unusual herbs that we have, there is something for every dish you make.
Using herbs in the kitchen is a wonderful experience for the beginner cook to the professional chef. With the right blend of herbs you can prepare meat rubs, soup and stew bases, or even a new flavor of coffee.
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