Have you ever tried black garlic? If youre curious about it, heres what you should know. (And no, its not the same thing as roasted garlic!) Lori Rice Some black garlic is also aged through yeast-fermentation under the same conditions. This reaction is what gives black garlic its rich, tangy, molasses-like flavor and black color. There is no separation from skins inside the bulb once you cut into it. Lori Rice...

Bouillon is the handy little product with a long history. Those flavor-boosting cubes, pastes, and packets are an easy shortcut to make recipes pop. We share our favorites! Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Many people around the world still do, in fact. What can bouillon do for you? A lot, especially if you use it strategically rather than an all-out replacement for actual stock. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Bouillon Origin:Bouillon gets its name from the French term for stocks or broths....

Its the secret ingredient in countless Filipino dishes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Calamansi is what defines many Filipino dishes. I grew up with calamansi trees that my father planted in our backyard in the Philippines. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Native to the Philippines, its popular in Filipino cuisine but can be used in a variety of ways. As an ingredient, calamansi enhances the flavors of popular Asian recipes....

Learn more about this fragrant spice used around the world in both cooking and baking. Lori Rice Cardamom is a wonderfully aromatic spice that comes from plants in the ginger family. In ground form it makes a lovely addition to baked goods, glazes, and dressings. Lori Rice Its often called the queen of spices because its one of the most expensive spices in the world. What is Cardamom and Where Is It Grown?...

Learn what makes Chinese five spice an Eastern essential. What is this so-called essential flavor profile that Ive never seen in a jar in my parents pantry? I wondered, Do we even cook likerealChinese people, then? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice After much digging, I found the answer to these questions. Read on, you will, too. Chinese Five Spice What Is Chinese Five Spice? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Seven Spice Powder...

What to know about the spice that offers a fresh, bright, slightly citrusy flavor. Lori Rice Coriander is one of my favorite spices. Coriander refers to the dried fruits of the coriander plant, whose leaves are also called cilantro. Lori Rice Thats right: coriander seeds and cilantro are both edible parts of the same plant! Coriander Seeds Vs. They both impart warm, earthy, nutty, and citrusy tones to the dishes theyre in....

What does this ingredient do in baked goods? Heres everything you gotta know about the pantry staple. Its made from tartaric acid, a byproduct of the winemaking process. Sally Vargas Youll find it in major grocery stores as well as at online retailers. Any brand of cream of tartar will do, as there is no noticeable difference between them. you’re able to also order large containers of cream of tartar online....

Heres how to buy, store, and use fresh and dried dill in your everyday cooking. Without further ado, heres the deal on dill, and if its the same as dill weed. Dill Fast Facts What Is Dill? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Dill can be considered both an herb and a spiceas plant greens or dried seed, respectively. When its in bloom, its even better for the latter! Alternative Name Dill weed is just another name for fresh or dried dill leaves....

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer The question here might not be what is endive, but what are endives? However, the best-known endive, Belgian endive, is not a true endive. Theyre crisp, juicy, and succulent with a hint of sweetness. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer The bitter flavor is generally mild to non-existent in the yellow types; magenta have more of an edge. Heres an admittedly baffling bit of business: Belgian endives areactuallynot endives....

The bulb, stalks, and fronds of fennel are all edible. Here’s how to make the most of this vegetable, delicious served raw or cooked. If fresh fennel is generous, the entire plant is basically The Giving Tree. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice ), and a versatile vegetable (the bulb). Get to know fennel a little better and youll love it a lot more. What Is Fennel? Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer...

Flaxseed oil has a mildly nutty flavor. Heres what to know about it. Typically, any flaxseed oil labelled as raw, virgin, or cold-pressed is meant for culinary purposes. Alison Bickel If the oil has any sour smell or bitter taste, its off and should be thrown away. Its sensitive to heat and has a very low smoke point; just 225F compared toolive oils 380F. Alison Bickel Alison Bickel

This warm, earthy spice with citrusy undertones is used across many Asian cuisines. Its a rhizome, an underground plant stem that expels roots and shoots from the plant’s nodes. There are several different varieties of galangal, each with slightly different flavors and uses. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Another common way to cook with the ingredient is to steep galangal in water for tea. Can be found in fresh or dehydrated forms....

And how do you substitute it for fresh garlic? But fresh garlic can be a nuisance to deal with. But what exactlyisthis magical golden powder? Simply Recipes/ Lori Rice First of all, let’s talk about garlic itself. Garlic powderis made from these very same bulbs. It may be made from softorhardnecked varieties, or a mix of both. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice The main difference between varieties of garlic powder is their milled consistencies....