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5 Foods You Need for an Oktoberfest Feast

Munich’s Germany’s Oktoberfest begins September 19. And normally around the world there would be Oktoberfest celebrations everywhere. But this year is different with covid 19, most Oktoberfest are being canceled.

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An Oktoberfest party, to many, is an autumn celebration, So this year if you want to enjoy the Oktoberfest festivities you are going to have to do it at home. You can host you closest friends and family, please be safe and keep it small 10 people and under. And if you are going to do a traditional Oktoberfest that means you should have it outside, usually in a biergarten or under a big tent.

Here are 5 traditional Oktoberfest meals you can make are home to celebrate this fall tradition.

DIY Oktoberfest

Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick)

Simple and fairly easy to make, steckerlfisch is marinated, skewered and grilled fish  like trout or mackerel. At home, try quick-grilling sardines.

https://www.gutekueche.de/steckerlfisch-rezept-4784

Knödel (potato or flour dumplings)

These are large, dense, and super comforting dumplings. Found mostly in Central Europe. While these potato dumplings are technically Hungarian, the idea is the same. They are like rustic gnocchi.

https://www.daringgourmet.com/semmel-knoedel-german-bread-dumplings/

Sauerkraut

If you’re attending Oktoberfest, you’re eating this pickled cabbage with almost anything. This homemade version mixes cabbage with sweet apples and aromatic caraway.

Homemade Sauerkraut

Schweinebraten (roast pork)

A classic German dish, schweinebraten can be made with many different pork cuts, like shoulder or even loin. It’s traditionally roasted with onions and a dark beer. For a quick and easy take on the dish, try this pounded pork tenderloin smothered in onion and mustard.

Schweinebraten (with Amber Lager)

Obatzda 

The famous Bavarian beer cheese dip is made with Camembert and Weissbier or a dark lager such as Dunkel. Served with rye bread, radishes and other veggies or soft pretzels. Classic Oktoberfest appetizer.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/german-cheese-spread-recipe-1447409

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The beer

There are many German and German-style beers that have crossed my lips over the years. My favorites are those from boston, Samuel Adams Octoberfest has a rich, deep reddish amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. … Samuel Adams Octoberfest masterfully blends together five roasts of malt to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee.seasonally-appropriate). If you want something more readily available, we also enjoy Sierra Nevada’s Oktoberfest. Let us know in the comments what your favorite Oktoberfest beer or food is.

What’s the Best Dessert Food Trucks in San Diego?

Ever found yourself hanging out with your friends, having a great time, and got the urge for a sinfully delicious, mouth watering dessert. You’re in luck! The dessert food trucks in the San Diego area offer you a great dessert selection – from boba concoctions to what Herb calls a gluten-free Yo-Nut.

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Our research bunnies tracked down these 5 great dessert food truck options: 

Beachin Boba

Looking for delicious specialty drink concoctions and tantalizing desserts?  Check out their schedule calendar and make plans to get over to Beachin Boba.

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The Dole Whip Guy

Introduced at a Walt Disney theme park in the 1980’s, this Dole pineapple flavored treat reigns supreme at the Dole Whip tiki-hut-on-wheels. A favorite at Disneyland, the Dole Whip contains no cholesterol, is low in calories, and suitable for vegan diets. In other words, just a yummy treat!

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Danny’s Ice Cream

Longing for old school ice cream treats like Good Humour, popsicles, fudge bars and ice cream sandwiches? They are just waiting for you at Danny’s Ice Cream truck.

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Southern Snoballs

A New Orleans classic, these fluffy, shaved icy snowballs are laced with all kinds of syrups, 90 kinds in fact,  that are gluten free, vegan friendly, some sugar-free, and certified kosher.

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Herb n Donuts food truck

Greek yogurt donut holes, organically made, are available in 3 flavors – original, blueberry and chocolate chip. Believe it or not, they’re also lower in calories, sugar and packed with protein and calcium.

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So, if you’re a San Diego native, have a great dessert and check these Dessert Food Trucks out. Or if you plan to visit San Diego soon, add them to your sightseeing schedule. The selection is quite diverse. And, then, let us know what you think via instagram and/or pinterest.

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Where’s My Favorite Food Truck? food truck finder

Hey, working from home these days and missing your lunchtime trips to your favorite food truck? Wondering how they’re doing these days? You need a good truck finder. Why don’t you check out the 5 food truck app options below to see if your favorite special is still on the menu?

1) WTF Where’sTheFoodTruck – 4 Stars

Looking for a food truck in your area?  Want the best? Try Where’s the Food Truck app.  It provides you access to a variety of options using real-time GPS.

https://www.wtfwheresthefoodtruck.com/

Download Apple or GooglePlay 

2) mFood™ – Food Truck Finder App 

With over 26,000  vendors in their database, the mFood app offers you a wide food selection and access to food trucks, event tents, food trailers, and/or street carts. 

https://www.mfoodonline.com/

Download Apple

3) FoodPops: Food Truck Finder 

Offers a comprehensive list of food trucks in major U.S. cities. Also a reliable source of the food truck locations syncing with the social media.

https://info970307.wixsite.com/foodpops

Download Apple or Google Play

4) StreetFoodFinder 

This beta food truck app currently concentrates in the Ohio area and other select cities like Raleigh, North Carolina.

https://streetfoodfinder.com

Download Apple or Google Play

5) Best Food Trucks 4.3 Stars

Looking for that Order Ahead food truck experience? If so, then Best Food Trucks is your best bet.  Located in 500 cities with 1700 food trucks serving some 100,000 customers. It’s the nation’s largest food truck booking and ordering platform.

https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/

Download Apple or Google Play

Once the pride of many bustling business centers, food trucks are, in fact, expanding their customer territories. Now you can find them in places like parks, playgrounds, and other public places.  Is it lunchtime yet? Grab your mask, and use the apps to check out the local neighborhood food truck location nearest you!  

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Game-Day Eats Delicious Game Day Food Recipes

Football food should be cheesy, delicious and fit for a crowd. But sometimes you want to mix in some healthy game day food that is delicious and budget friendly. Here’s is list of my favorite foods for game day. They are all easy to make and under 30 minutes if you work fast and great for a crowd.

Shrimp Tostadas with Lime Yogurt

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Tostadas also known as toasted tortillas are typically deep fried. This Shrimp Tostadas recipe calls for a lot less oil which makes it a little healthier. But has just enough to get that same golden crispiness. We are going to top these bad boys with adobo-marinated shrimp and a refreshing bean salad.

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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Cucumber Salad

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Everyone loves a good lettuce wrap, and this Turkey Lettuce Wraps is tasty and healthy. Ground turkey is sautéed with onions, garlic, serrano chili, and just a tiny drizzle of tamari.

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Black Bean Chicken Nachos and wine pairing

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Black Bean Chicken Nachos: These aren’t the nachos from your local watering-hole. Our version loaded with black bean and sweet potato chili making for a hearty, nacho you’ll actually feel good about eating for dinner, top toasted flour tortillas with melted cheddar cheese, cilantro, and sliced radishes for a fresh, peppery-crunch.

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Oven-Fried Pulled Pork street Taquitos

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Taquitos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of rolled-up tortillas filled with meat, cheese, or veggies. They are then fried until crunchy. Here, we fill flour tortillas with pulled pork and then oven-fry them to get that satisfying crunch in each bite. The Taquitos are served with tomatoey-taco spiced dipping sauce, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

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BBQ Pork Tenderloin Tacos Recipe

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Now this is going to be a tasty fun meal to make. Asian BBQ Pork tenderloin tacos with a little apple slaw and sriracha mayo. Now that sounds good, and the best part is that it’s kid friendly, dairy free, one pot, healthy meal that’s simple to make.

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Garlic Steak Banh Mi Recipe with A Nice Cabernet

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Garlic Steak Banh Mi sandwiches are a staple in Vietnamese street food culture. This sandwich is stacked with meat—typically pork—pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. I’ve decided to change it up a little and use steak.

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Curry Rolls Recipe with Spinach and Apricot Chutney

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These crispy spinach curry rolls are India’s answer to burritos. A typically spicy Curry Rolls is rolled into roti, an Indian flatbread, and then fried until crisp. This version uses a heady combination of gingered, curried chickpeas and spinach as the filling acts as a stand in for paneer. An Indian cheese, and adds a bit of creamy, ooey gooey richness to the dish. On the side, there’s a sweet apricot chutney for dipping.

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Salsa Verde Veggie Enchiladas

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Salsa Verde Veggie Enchiladas recipe: This Salsa Verde Veggie Enchiladas recipe is a perfect healthy meal for the family. The green enchilada sauce uses just three ingredients chopped fresh tomatillos, vegetable broth, and corn tortillas.

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Salmon Fajitas with Peppers, Onions & Tangy Slaw

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This recipe comes together in one skillet under 30 minutes, salmon fajitas are a summer weekend game-changer. Onions and green bell peppers are sautéed with Mexican chili spice. Slightly charred veggies and tender, the salmon is seasoned and pan-seared until just cooked through “yum.” It’s served with a cabbage slaw tossed in a sour cream and lime dressing.

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BBQ Shrimp Pizza with Roasted Broccoli

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What happens when you combine BBQ sauce, wild US gulf shrimp, and dough– you get an amazing transformation– BBQ Shrimp Pizza. We know it’s a combo you may not normally consider, but, man, it is good and you will love it.

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Tips for being a better cook

Being a better cook: Cooking is a skill that you are born with but I like to believe cooking can be  improved with a little practice and cool tips. No one is a fabulous cook from day one.

I taught myself by eating a lot of food and a whole bunch of trial and error. In the beginning, I started with the basic stuff, had a few successes and a couple of fails. Over the years I have found a couple of helpful tips that I want to share with you.

A simple way to keep salad lettuce, and vegetables fresh?

Before making salad, soak your veggies into iced water for 30 minutes. This way you will have fresh vegetables, just like you have recently cut them from the farm.

A simple way to prevent oil from splattering out of the pan?

Just take a pinch of salt, and sprinkle on your frying pan. This would prevent oil from splattering.

Do your eyes tear up when you cut onions, try this technique.

Peel the onion under running water. Refrigerate before chopping them. And chop near a candle flame would reduce the sensitivity.

How to prevent ice cream from melting while serving?

Keep your bowls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving ice cream to your guests. Cold bowls would not let ice cream melt too fast.

How to make overripe tomatoes, fresh again?

Take a bowl of cold water, and add salt. Add overripe tomatoes to the cold water, and leave overnight. In the morning tomatoes would be fresh and firm.

What is a faster way to sauté onions with less oil?

Sauté sliced onions without oil, this would reduce moisture from onions faster. Later, add a little oil to sauté the onions. This is how to use less oil and your sautéing will be faster.

Did you know how to prevent apples from turning rotten?

Simply apply lemon juice on cut apple. This would prevent apples from turning rusty.

A simple way to keep cilantro fresh and green for a long time?

Cover the coriander leaves in cheesecloth, and keep it in refrigerator. This will keep coriander leaves fresh and green for longer time.

Did you know how to peel off orange, or tomato skin effortlessly?

Keep orange or tomato in hot water for 2 minutes, and then in cold water for 2 minutes. Now you could easily peel off the skin.

How to remove garlic skin easily?

Soak garlic in warm water for 30 minutes before peeling. Garlic skin would come out easily without any effort

Did you know how to peel ginger skin quickly & easily?

Peeling ginger with the side of a metal spoon is an easy & quick way to peel ginger. This way ginger skin would come off easily.

How To Make The Perfect Pie Crust

Yes, you can make your own homemade pie crust! It’s not hard, once you get the hang of it, and the result is so much better than your typical frozen pie crust that you get at the store. To help get you started on your journey here are some great tips to make the perfect pie crust.

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Use very cold butter or fat

Whatever fat the recipe calls for should be well-chilled and cut into very small pieces. The fat in a pie crust must maintain some of its integrity in the dough to make the flakes in the crust truly flaky. Starting with very cold butter makes it easier to keep from over-working the butter into the dough. As a standard rule, you want to freeze the butter for 10 to 15 minutes before starting the dough.

Chunks in the dough are okay

Many recipes call for you to work the fat into the flour until the mixture is similar to cornmeal. That’s ok, but there should still be a few big chunks of fat mixed within the dough to ensure peak flakiness. Keeping a few bigger pieces in there will also help keep you from over-mixing the dough.

Add a little yolk

Even if the recipe does not call for it, add an egg yolk. This adds more fat, as well as natural lecithin, which makes the dough pliable and easier to handle.

Limit the water

Start off using the least amount of water or other liquid possible. Water aids gluten development, which you want to avoid for a tender pie crust. Add just enough water so the dough holds together. The dough will look quite shaggy and that’s a good thing.

Do not over-handle the pie crust

Overworking makes the dough tough. It’s okay to see flakes of yellow from the butter and egg yolk. Also, when working the dough, use your fingertips instead of the warmer palms of the hand. Remember the goal is to make a nice flakey crust.

Chill the dough

Chill the dough before you roll it out for at least 30 minutes and/or up to 2 days.

Roll the dough the right way

Lightly flour your work surface, then roll dough from the center outward to create a circle. Lift and move the dough frequently as you work so it doesn’t stick to the surface.

Let it rest

Always let your dough rest for at least one hour. Again, it’s all about gluten, and the key to making really flakey crust is to, let your pie crust have time to relax in order for it to be on its best behavior when you’re rolling it out.

Take charge of the flour

Use flour liberally to roll out your dough. Don’t even think twice about it. However, once your dough is rolled to the appropriate diameter, take a pastry brush and brush off any and all excess .

Chill the lined pie pan before baking

Cover and chill the lined pie pan before baking or adding the filling the pie. This will help the pie keep its shape (and size!) when baked.

To prevent excess browning

Make the edges perfect during baking, cover the pie edge with a 2- to 3-inch wide strip of aluminum foil, and mold lightly around the edge of the pie. Bake as directed, removing the aluminum foil 15 minutes before the end of the baking time.

Tips for Cooking Rice

Tips for Cooking Rice: Rice is cooked in millions of households every day, yet cooking it properly still bedevils many aspiring cooks. Cooking tasty rice can be a simple process, provided you follow a few simple steps.

Use a ratio of 2 cups of water or broth to 1 cup of rice

Too little liquid results in partially cooked rice burnt to the bottom of the pot. Too much liquid, results in gloppy mushy rice.

Always rinse your rice

Before cooking rice, always rinse it. This will make it less sticky and prevent it from clumping together.

Add salt/seasonings to water before adding rice 

Don’t wait until the rice is cooked to add seasoning. This ensures an even flavoring throughout the rice. You can also add other spices like cardamom or cinnamon with the salt. And if you want to be adventurous, substitute coconut milk for water.

Add a splash of oil to your rice to prevent the individual grains from sticking together: For rice that you don’t want to stick together, add a dash of oil or a pat of butter into the cooking liquid. As the rice cooks, it’ll prevent it from sticking together and give you beautiful defined grains.

Rice cooking temperature

Once you add rice to boiling water, reduce heat to low or medium/low heat, stir once or twice, and then cover pot. Check periodically for doneness.

Towel underneath the lid

During the final stages of cooking, place a kitchen towel underneath the lid to absorb any condensation and prevent it from getting mushy. The idea here is that the towel traps the condensation that would otherwise rain back down onto the rice and cause it to get soggy. Just place the towel underneath the lid during the last few minutes of cooking.

Fluff rice with a fork

Just before serving the rice, gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. And these are you tips for cooking rice.

What are the best seasoning to use with Beef

We all know salt and pepper is all a good steak really needs. Have you ever wondered what other spices are good for cooking beef? Here are some of my favorite seasoning for beef. So lets take a simple grilled steak to the next level and get you a printable cheat sheet for your kitchen!

Bay leaf

Bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used in cooking. It can be whole or ground dried pieces of the plant. It comes from several plants such as: Bay laurel. Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance.

Cayenne seasoning

The cayenne pepper is a type of Capsicum annuum. It is usually a moderately hot chili pepper used to flavor dishes.

Chili

Chili powder (also powdered chili, chile powder or chilli powder) is the dried, pulverized fruit of one or more varieties of chili pepper, sometimes with the addition of other spices (also sometimes known as chili powder blend). It is used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes.

Curry

The main spices found in most curry powders of the Indian subcontinent are coriander, cumin, and turmeric. A wide range of additional spices may be included depending on the geographic region and the foods being included (fish, lentils, red or white meat, rice, and vegetables).

Dill

Dill is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. It is the only species in the genus Anethum. Dill is widely grown in Eurasia where its leaves and seeds are used as a herb or spice for flavouring food.

Ginger

Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems about a meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades.

Mustard

Mustard Powder by OliveNation is crafted by grinding the seeds of the mustard plant. This fine yellow powder has a tangy, mildly hot flavor and is also known as dry mustard or ground mustard.

Paprika

Paprika is a ground spice made from dried red fruits of the larger and sweeter varieties of the plant Capsicum annuum, called bell pepper or sweet pepper. The most common variety used for making paprika is tomato pepper, sometimes with the addition of more pungent varieties, called chili peppers, and cayenne pepper.

Marjoram seasoning

Marjoram is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors. In some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum.

Oregano

Oregano is a flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to temperate Western and Southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm long, produced in erect spikes.

Parsley

Parsley or garden parsley is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the central Mediterranean region, naturalized elsewhere in Europe, and widely cultivated as a herb, a spice, and a vegetable.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which includes many other herbs.


Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic perennial evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. The most common variety is Thymus vulgaris. Thyme is of the genus Thymus of the mint family, and a relative of the oregano genus Origanum.

Tips for cooking with butter

Cooking with Butter: Any good cook know that butting is a key ingredient in any meal. So, I have decided to put together a couple of tips for all you aspiring cooks to help you master the art of butter.

1) ​ Before sautéing wait for butter to stop foaming.

Sautéing is best done in hot fat. When foaming subsides, it’s an easy visual cue that the melted butter is hot enough for cooking.

​2) For pastry use cold not softened butter.

​Good, light pastry and biscuits depend on distinct pieces of cold, solid butter distributed throughout the dough that melt during baking and leave behind pockets of air.

​3) Add cold butter to pan sauces.

​Swirling a tablespoon or two of cold butter into a pan sauce right before serving adds both richness and body. pull the pan off the heat and add at least one tablespoon of cold butter. To make sure your sauce is thick and glossy, you need to create an emulsion. Swirl or whisk in the butter, returning the pan briefly to the heat if necessary, to help it melt. If you want to thicken and enrich the sauce even more, add more butter, one tablespoon at a time, letting it melt and emulsify between each addition; this gradual process of adding the butter is called mounting.

​4) Slip butter under the skin of chicken breasts.

Start by sliding your fingers between the meat and the skin, entering at either end of the chicken. Working slowly, separate as much of the skin from the meat as you can reach

Grab a few tablespoons of the softened -butter and use your fingers to push it beneath the loosened skin. Rub it directly into the meat as evenly as possible. You can massage the outside of the bird to distribute the softened -butter to the areas that you can’t reach directly.

​5) For creamy mashed potatoes add butter before dairy in.

​If the dairy is stirred into the hot cooked potatoes before the butter, the water in the dairy will combine with the potatoes’ starch, making them gummy. The result? Smoother, more velvety mashed potatoes.

​6) Add butter bits to uncooked eggs for omelets.

​Whisking a tablespoon of cold, diced butter into the eggs before cooking is the secret to a soft, creamy omelet.

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10 herbs seasoning that go well with lamb

Best Spices for Lamb: There’s nothing better than a perfectly herbed rack of lamb. If you are new to cooking with herbs or just want a brand new flavor combo to try. Simply combine some my favorites from the list below. 

Basil, also called great basil or Saint-Joseph’s-wort

Basil is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. This herb is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide.

Cardamom, sometimes cardamon or cardamum

This a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia.

Most curry powder recipes include coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers in their blends.

Depending on the recipe, additional ingredients such as ginger, garlic, asafoetida, fennel seed. Also caraway, cinnamon, clove, mustard seed, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, white turmeric. Finally curry leaf, long pepper, and black pepper may also be included.

Dill is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae.

It is the only species in the genus Anethum. Dill is widely grown in Eurasia where its leaves. And seeds are used as a herb or spice for flavouring food.

Mace is made from the lacy, red outer coating

that covers the shell around the nutmeg kernel. Once this coating is removed, it’s dried, and can be found and purchased as whole, golden-orange “blades“, though it’s mostly commonly sold ground. In flavor, mace is very similar to nutmeg, though more subtle and delicate.

Marjoram is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb

Marjoram is undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors. In some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum.

Mint: Mentha is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae.

It is estimated that 13 to 18 species exist, and the exact distinction between species is still unclear. Hybridization between some of the species occurs naturally. Many other hybrids, as well as numerous cultivars, are known.

Oregano is a flowering plant in the mint family.

It is native to temperate Western and Southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm long, produced in erect spikes.

Paprika is a ground spice made from dried red fruits

The larger and sweeter varieties of the plant Capsicum annuum, called bell pepper or sweet pepper. The most common variety used for making paprika is tomato pepper, sometimes with the addition of more pungent varieties, called chili peppers, and cayenne pepper.

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary

This spice is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which includes many other herbs.


Turmeric is a flowering plant

of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking.