HERBS & SPICES

Seasonings• Ingredients that are

used in small amounts to flavor foods

• It is typically the smallest measurement in a recipe

• What is the most popular seasoning?

Herbs• Herbs - Flavorful leaves and

stems of soft plants

Spices• Spices - dried buds, bark, fruits,

seeds, stems and roots of aromatic plants and trees

When Using Herbs and Spices, Remember…

1. Recipe’s use dry herbs

2. Begin with a few basic herbs and spices

3. They vary in strength

When Using Herbs and Spices, Remember…4. Herbs are more potent dried than fresh

5. Wash fresh herbs, use stems that are soft and leaves

When Using Herbs and Spices, Remember…

6. To release flavor, crush dried leaf herbs

7. In hot foods, add at least 10 min. before end of cooking time

8. In cold foods, add at least 30 min. before serving

Spices

•Cardamom

•Ginger

•Nutmeg

•Pepper

•Allspice

Spices Cont.

• Cumin

• Chili Powder

• Cinnamon

• Garlic

• Anise

• Paprika

Storing Spices• Store the dried

forms in a cool dark place in a tightly closed container

•Ground spices hold their flavor for about 1 year •Whole spices last much longer, some for several years

Herbs•Mint

•Dill

•Oregano

•Rosemary

Herbs Cont. • Chives

• Thyme

• Cilantro

• Basil

• Parsley

Buying and Storing Herbs• Look for bright color with no

wilting, browning or damage• Keeps for five days in fridge in

sealed, airtight container

Buying and Storing Herbs

• Can freeze flat on baking sheet

overnight and then move to baggie

• Dry them to make crushed/powdered

herbs