OREGANO

MARKET FORMS – Leaves, ground
DESCRIPTION – Pungent herb, known as the “pizza herb”
EXAMPLES OF USE – Italian & Mexican dishes, tomato products
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PAPRIKA

MARKET FORMS – Ground
DESCRIPTION – Ground form of a dried, sweet red pepper. Spanish variety is brighter in color, mild in flavor; Hungarian is darker and more pungent
EXAMPLES OF USE – Spanish: used (or overused) primarily
as garnish on light-colored foods; Hungarian: goulash, braised meats and poultry, sauces
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PARSLEY

MARKET FORMS – Fresh: whole sprigs, in bunches. Dried: in flakes
DESCRIPTION – Most widely used herb. Dark green curly or flat leaves with delicate, sweet flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE – Almost all foods
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PEPPER, BLACK & WHITE

MARKET FORMS – Whole (peppercorns); ground fine, medium, or coarse
DESCRIPTION – Small black or creamy white, hard berry. Pungent flavor and aroma
EXAMPLES OF USE – Most widely used spice
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(See Cayenne)
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POPPY SEED

MARKET FORMS – Whole
DESCRIPTION – Tiny blue-black seeds with faint but distinctive flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE – Garnish for breads and rolls, buttered noodles; Ground: in pastry fillings
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ROSEMARY

MARKET FORMS – Whole
DESCRIPTION – Light green leaves resembling pine needles
EXAMPLES OF USE – Lamb, braised meats and poultry, soups, tomato and meat sauces
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SAFFRON

MARKET FORMS – Whole (threads)
DESCRIPTION – Red stigma of saffron crocus. Gives bright yellow color to foods. Mild distinctive flavor. Very expensive.
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SAGE

MARKET FORMS – Whole, rubbed (finer consistency than whole leaves), ground
DESCRIPTION – Pungent grey-green herb with fuzzy leaves
EXAMPLES OF USE – Pork, poultry, stuffings, sausage, beans, tomatoes
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SAVORY

MARKET FORMS – Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION – Fragrant herb of mint family; summer savory is preferred to winter
EXAMPLES OF USE – Many meat, poultry, fish, egg and vegetables
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SESAME SEEDS

MARKET FORMS – Whole (hulled or unhulled)
DESCRIPTION – Small yellowish seed with nutlike taste. Familiar hamburger bun garnish. High oil content.
EXAMPLES OF USE – Bread and roll garnish
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TARRAGON

MARKET FORMS – Crushed leaves
DESCRIPTION – Delicate green herb with flavor that is both minty and licorice-like
EXAMPLES OF USE – Bearnaise sauce, tarragon vinegar, chicken, fish, salads and dressings, eggs
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THYME

MARKET FORMS – Crushed leaves, ground
DESCRIPTION – Tiny brownish-green leaves; very aromatic
EXAMPLES OF USE – One of the most important and versatile of herbs; stocks, soups, sauces, meats, poultry, tomatoes
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TURMERIC

MARKET FORMS – Ground
DESCRIPTION – Intense yellow root of ginger family; mild but distinctive peppery flavor
EXAMPLES OF USE – A basic ingredient of curry powder; pickles, relishes, salads, eggs, rice
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