CUMIN SEED

MARKET FORMS – Whole, ground
DESCRIPTION – Small seed resembling caraway, but lighter in color
EXAMPLES OF USE – Ingredient of curry & chili powders; sausages & meats; egg & cheese dishes
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CURRY POWDER

MARKET FORMS – Ground blends
DESCRIPTION – A mixture of 16-20 spices, including red pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper; different brands vary greatly in flavor & hotness
EXAMPLES OF USE – Curried dishes, eggs, vegetables, fish, soups, rice
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DILL

MARKET FORMS – Crushed leaves (called “dill weed”), whole seed
DESCRIPTION – Herb & seed with familiar “dill pickle” flavor; seed is more pungent than the herb
EXAMPLES OF USE – Seed: pickling, sauerkraut, soups; Herb: salads, cheese dishes, fish & shellfish, some vegetables
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FENNEL

MARKET FORMS – Whole seed
DESCRIPTION – Greenish-brown seeds similar in flavor to anise, but larger size
EXAMPLES OF USE – Italian sausage, tomato sauce, fish
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GARLIC

MARKET FORMS – Fresh: whole bulbs; Dried: granulated, powder, & mixed with salt
DESCRIPTION – Strong, aromatic member of onion family; fresh bulbs composed of many small cloves
EXAMPLES OF USE – Wide variety of foods
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GINGER

MARKET FORMS – Whole, ground (also fresh & candied or crystallized)
DESCRIPTION – Light brown, knobby root of ginger plant
EXAMPLES OF USE – Baked goods & desserts, fruits, curried dishes, braised meats: Fresh: in Chinese & other oriental dishes
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JUNIPER BERRIES

MARKET FORMS – Whole
DESCRIPTION – Slightly soft, purple berries with “piney” flavor; principal flavoring of gin
EXAMPLES OF USE – Marinades, game dishes, sauerkraut
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MACE

MARKET FORMS – Whole (“blade”), ground
DESCRIPTION- Orange outer covering of nutmeg; similar flavor, but milder
EXAMPLES OF USE – Baked goods, desserts, fruits, sausages, pork, fish, spinach, squash, other vegetables
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MARJORAM

MARKET FORMS – Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION – Grey-green herb with pleasant aroma & slightly ,minty flavor, similar to oregano but much milder
EXAMPLES OF USE – Pates & ground meats, braised meats, sauces, roast lamb, poultry & poultry stuffings
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MINT

MARKET FORMS – Leaves
DESCRIPTION – Aromatic herb with familiar cool flavor; two varieties: spearmint & peppermint
EXAMPLES OF USE – Lamb, fruits, tea & fruit beverages, peas, carrots, potatoes
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MUSTARD SEED

MARKET FORMS – Whole, ground (also prepared mustard)
DESCRIPTION – Very pungent seed in two varieties: white or yellow, and brown. Brown is stronger.
EXAMPLES OF USE – Cheese & egg dishes, pickling, meats, sauces and gravies
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NUTMEG

MARKET FORMS – Whole, ground
DESCRIPTION – Sweet,aromatic kernel of nutmeg fruit
EXAMPLES OF USE – Soups, cream sauces, chicken, veal, many vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, squash, potatoes), desserts, custards, breads, pastries
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