Herbs, Spices, Oils, Vinegars and Seasonings

Herbs Plants used in food for flavor

Basil One of the most popular herbs used in food Used to flavor various dishes such as soups, fish, meat, stews, etc. To store fresh basil, place bunch of basil in a container with water and keep at room temperature covered loosely Fresh basil does not store well in a refrigerator Dried basil can be easily stored at room temperature in an air tight container http://extension.illinois.edu/herbs/directory.cfm www.thekitchn.com/the-best-way-to-store-basil-192880

Chives Chives are part of onion, leek and garlic family Chives can be used to flavor various dishes such as dips, salads, etc. Chives can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage http://extension.illinois.edu/herbs/directory.cfm

Cilantro Used in a lot of Mexican dishes (salsa) and Asian dishes Cilantro can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage http://extension.illinois.edu/herbs/directory.cfm

Dill Dill is used to flavor dishes such as lamb and fish Fresh dill can be stored in refrigerator Dill seeds can be used pickling recipes

Fennel Fennel can be used in soups, fish dishes, etc. Fennel can be stored in the refrigerator

Parsley Parsley is frequently used as a garnish It can be used to flavor soups or vegetables Store parsley in the refrigerator

Rosemary Rosemary has potent flavor and can be used to flavor poultry, fish, etc. Rosemary can be stored in the refrigerator

Sage Sage leaves can be used in fish dishes; poultry dishes, etc. Sage can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage

Thyme Thyme can be used in a variety of dishes such as stuffing, poultry dishes, etc. Thyme an be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage

Spices and Seasonings Dried product used for flavoring of foods

Spices and Seasonings Allspice – Comes from cured, unripe berry from evergreen tree Black pepper – Comes from dried, immature Piper nigrum L. berry Celery Salt- Salt is mixed with celery seeds Chili Powder – Comes from dried chili pepper, salt and other spices Cinnamon- Comes from bark of Cinnamomum cassia tree Cumin- Comes from seeds of Cuminum cyminum dried www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Herbs-and-Spices/Spices

Spices and Seasonings Continued Garlic Powder- garlic that has been granulated and dehydrated Garlic Salt – blend of garlic that has been ground and salt Ground Mustard- comes from ground yellow mustard seed Brassica hirta Nutmeg- comes from nut meats of Myristica fragrans tree that have been dried and ground Onion Salt – Mixture of dried onion and salt Onion Powder – Dehydrated onion Paprika- comes from pods of Capsicum annum that are dried and ground Seasonings and spices can be stored in a dry, dark area www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Herbs-and-Spices/Spices

Oils Liquid that is used for variety of roles in cooking

Oils Canola Oil – Also known as rapeseed oil; good for a variety of task; monounsaturated fat Coconut Oil – oil extract from fresh coconuts ; saturated fat; good for shorteing purposes, coatings; etc. Corn Oil – oil made from corn kernel; good for frying, dressings, etc; polyunsatured fat Cottonseed Oil- oil made from seeds of cotton plant; used in margarine; polyunsaturated fat Olive Oil- oil from olive; good for baking, stir frying, etc.; monounsaturated fat Palm Oil – oil from crushed nuts of African palm; good for flavoring and cooking; saturated fat http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/CookingOilTypes.htm

Oils Continued Peanut Oil – oil from peanuts; used a lot in Asian cuisine; good for frying, monounsaturated fat Sesame Oil – oil from sesame seeds; good for cooking and salad dressings; polyunsaturated fat Soybean Oil- oil from soybeans; used in margarine and salad dressings; polyunsaturated fats Sunflower Oil – oil made from sunflower seeds; good for cooking; used in margarine; polyunsaturated fat Vegetable Oil – made from several different refined oils from plants; good for cooking; polyunsaturated fat Oil can be stored at room temperature in a dry, dark place http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/CookingOilTypes.htm

Vinegars Aged liquid that adds flavor to dishes

Vinegars White vinegar- made from ethanol or acetic acid then diluted with water; good for pickling Apple Cider Vinegar – made from apple cider; good dressings, marinades, etc. Balsamic Vinegar – made from trebbiano grapes; aged several years; used with salty foods typically Rice Vinegar – made from rice sugars; common in Asian cooking; good for stir frying and salads Malt Vinegar – Made from barley kernels; typically used on fish and chips Vinegars can be stored at room temperature http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/how-vinegar-works1.htm