Blackened seasoning is not actually a type of seasoning, but more a way that you will actually use the herbs from your spice racks. This is commonly used when preparing fish, but can be applied in a range of different situations. Essentially, you are going to take the item that you plan to blacken, and …
When it comes to herbs and spices – or just seasoning generally – many of us might not think ourselves to be experts. We might know how to go to town on some meat with a meat cleaver, but understanding the different combinations and pairings that work for different herbs and spices, then putting them …
A bay leaf is an aromatic leaf that can be used in a similar manner to a herb or spice. Added to all kinds of cooking – typically anything hearty and warm – it will help to provide additional flavour and really add to the richness. Whether you are flicking through a German cookbook or …
Basil is a delicious herb that is used in all manner of cooking. This is something that everyone who cooks regularly should keep to hand, along with their baking tools. Basil goes by a number of different names, which include sweet basil, Thai basil, and more. The official term for basil however is Ocimum basilicum. …
Allspice might sound a little like mixed herbs, but in fact it is actually a spice that comes from a specific plant called pimento dioica. This plant is a member of myrtle family. The flavour of allspice is a little cinnamon-esque, a little like nutmeg, and a little like cloves. It also has a slightly …