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7 Flavorful Spices + Health Benefits [Visual]

November 3Posted in Food, HealthTagged ecogreenlove, flavor, food, Health, health benefits, meals, spices, tips3 Comments

Not only can spices add zest to your meals, but their rich chemical compounds can also boost your body’s ability to ward off disease. Plus, they can aid digestion and help reduce pain and regulate blood sugar. Adding new spices to your diet can be as simple as sprinkling a little into your go-to dishes and favorite snacks. And spicing up your diet may lead you to new cuisines and taste adventures. Be sure to replace your spices every six months or so for the most flavor and healthful phytochemicals.

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The Ultimate Herbs & Spice Guide [Infographic]

August 17August 16Posted in FoodTagged Cooking, food, Health, herbs, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infographic, protips, spices, tips4 Comments

A guaranteed way to add buckets of flavour to your food, a knowledge of herbs and spices is essential for chefs of all levels. This guide is a handy resource which breaks down the best flavour combinations for the most commonly used herbs and spices and provides practical cooking tips to ensure that all your meals pack a punch. The infographic below also outlines the incredible and somewhat surprising health benefits of herbs and spices which can play a key role in fending off high cholesterol, high blood pressure and even cancer!

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Ingredient Substitutions

February 2February 1Posted in FoodTagged Cooking, dairy, emergency recipe substitutions, food, hacks, herbs, ingredient substitutions, kitchen, recipe, spices, tips6 Comments

Whether you’re making an emergency substitution or experimenting with a new flavor, follow these suggestions for dry herb and spice alternatives. As a general rule, start with half of the amount the recipe calls for (unless directed otherwise), and add the spice until it suits your taste.

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Guide to Flavor Profiles [Infographic]

September 23September 23Posted in FoodTagged bitter, Cooking, flavor, food, guide, how to, infographic, ingredients, salty, sour, spices, spicy, sweet, tips, umami, vegetables3 Comments

via Cooksmarts

This is part of a ‘How to Maximize Flavor’ series by Cooksmarts, which include a “Guide to adding flavor with Aromatics” [Infographic], a “Guide to using Fresh Herbs” [Infographic] and “5 Sauces you can use on Everything” [Infographic].

Understanding how to combine and balance flavors is an incredibly important cooking concept, and it’s especially evident in Asian food. Maybe this is why just about everyone enjoys Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, or Japanese cooking.

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Guide to Spices [Infographic]

May 13May 12Posted in FoodTagged aroma, blends, color, combinations, Cooking, cuisine, dish, ethnic, flavor, flavoring, food, guide, herbs, infographic, mexican, popular, spices, taste, tips1 Comment

By Stephany Pando on cooksmarts.com

This is the second part of ‘How to Maximize Flavor’ series by Cooksmarts. Read more about it here and see how you can become a flavoring pro and never cook a bland meal again!

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