Kitchen 2024, November

Basil is known both for its medicinal properties and as an ingredient to flavor recipes in the kitchen. It is an excellent source of nutrition, as well as being a perfect addition of flavor and aroma in many culinary recipes such as Caprese salad and chicken with Parmesan.

The bouquet garni is a bunch of aromatic herbs of French origins. It consists of a collection of smells, strung together and tied in a bundle or wrapped in cheesecloth, or directly tied together if using fresh herbs. The bouquet garni is used to enhance the flavor of stews, soups or broths.

Chives are the smallest variety belonging to the onion family. This tasty herb has an intense taste, similar to that of onions or garlic, but with a fresh note because it is usually picked directly from the fresh plant and sprinkled on food.

Freeze the parsley while it is still fresh to make sure it keeps its aroma intact throughout the year. You can freeze it in bunches in a bag, you can chop it and divide it into portions, or you can blend it to make a kind of pesto before storing it in the freezer.

Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen plant that grows in Asia, Oceania and the Caribbean. A whole nutmeg, in its shell, lasts up to 9 years while, once grated, its life is reduced to about a year or less. Using freshly grated nutmeg gives the dishes a much more intense and fresh flavor.

Ginger has multiple uses, both culinary and medicinal. Since it has a thick, fibrous texture, grating it is no easy feat unless you know how to do it right. There are several systems that allow you to achieve an excellent result and not all of them require the use of a grater.

Freezing herbs is possible. In many cases, it is done to quickly preserve the flavor. However, only a few retain a presentable shape. This article discusses some ways to store herbs for a long time by freezing them. Steps Step 1. Be aware that most frozen herbs will not look good Some will become soft but the taste will remain unchanged.

Some believe that freezing garlic deprives it of its flavor once it has been defrosted. Despite this opinion, it is possible to keep it in the freezer. You can experiment with small quantities first, to make your own assessments. However, it can be useful to have frozen garlic on hand if you suddenly need it.

Ginger has long been considered a natural remedy for dozens of health problems, including nausea, cramps and indigestion. Crystallized ginger or ginger root, which has been preserved in the sugar, makes the product tastier and easier to consume.

Thyme is a hardy, perennial herb, commonly harvested and sold in the form of twigs or single leaves. It can be burned as an incense, used in cooking or as a medicinal preparation. This article will teach you how to properly prepare and store fresh thyme sprigs or leaves.

Hemp seeds are rich in protein, fiber, fatty acids and are as good for your health as other seeds, such as pumpkin and flax seeds. Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container until you are ready to use them. You can add them to yogurt, a salad, or put them in baked goods.

There are many different types of curry, but they all come down to a few basic ingredients. You start by cooking onion, ginger and garlic, then add a generous amount of spices and finally mix everything with a liquid base. Preparing Indian curry is more a matter of technique than a recipe for its own sake, as the final flavor depends on the spices you like and have available.

The best time to prepare basil oil is summer, when the basil is lush and fragrant. Basil oil is an excellent complement to light dishes as it gives taste and fragrance without covering the other flavors. Above all, it is simple to prepare as long as you have excellent fresh basil on hand.

Parsley is a versatile aromatic herb whose flavor is best when fresh; nevertheless, it can be kept for future use. It is widely used in our cuisine and in French and goes well with a wide range of fish, chicken, pasta and vegetable dishes. It is also excellent for garnishing, to prepare an herbal tea and to solve digestive or gallbladder problems;

Your rosemary plant is suddenly in full bloom, or maybe you've found an unmissable offer at the supermarket; the fact is that now you have a lot of rosemary and not enough time to use it all. Thankfully, there are a few simple tricks to prevent rosemary from spoiling before you have a chance to use it in the kitchen.

If you have a lot of cilantro and don't want it to spoil, you can put it away for either a few weeks or a few months. Cilantro can be stored in the refrigerator, freezer, or cupboard. Read on to find out about each method. Steps Method 1 of 4:

For thousands of years, the people of the southern Pacific islands have drunk kava, a drink extracted from the roots of the pepper plant of the same name, whose scientific name is Piper Methysticum. Kava is known for its relaxing and calming effects.

Don't pay attention to the ready-made spice mixes on sale in the supermarket. In all likelihood, in the pantry you have all the spices you need and you can easily mix them in total autonomy. By making a blend from scratch, you can adjust the spice quantities to your personal tastes and save some money.

Garlic is considered by many to be an aromatic herb, although in reality it is a very tasty and fragrant bulb, closely related to the onion family. It is widely used in cooking, but few know that it also has medicinal properties; in fact, it is a powerful natural pesticide.

Chives is an aromatic plant that belongs to the same family as leeks and onions. Versatile and delicious you can use it in many ways, for example you can sprinkle it on baked potatoes or add it to scrambled eggs. You can store it in the refrigerator or dry it or freeze it.

Ginger root grows mainly in Australia, India, Jamaica, China and Africa, but nowadays it is available in every supermarket and fruit and vegetable shop around the world. It is an ingredient widely used in many dishes, from Asian fries, to herbal teas, to baked goods.

Before using saffron, you must prepare this spice so that it releases its color and flavor to the maximum. This article tells you how. Note: this article is about saffron in threads (or pistils); the powder is already prepared and ready for use.

With lemongrass you can prepare a delicious herbal tea, pleasantly citrusy and with a relaxing effect. Technically one could dispute the fact that it is a herbal tea since it is prepared with the stems and not with the leaves of the lemongrass plant, but the fact remains that it is a fabulous natural drink.

Turmeric root has been used in Indian cooking since ancient times. Recently, it has become popular for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties and other beneficial health effects. At the grocery store, you may have noticed this beautiful orange-colored root next to ginger, but perhaps you have no idea how to treat it.

Ginger can be consumed as a delicacy or as a spice, but it can also be used for medicinal purposes, for example to treat stomach pain. In some countries it is used to give flavor to stir-fried ingredients, in others to flavor desserts, and it is also a prominent element in the world of cocktails, for example it is used to prepare the Moscow Mule.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) is one of those plants with countless uses. It can be used in salads, soups, meat dishes, cheeses… the list is truly endless. Growing chives is a great idea, but you also need to know when to harvest it. Proceed to Step 1 to learn more about its collection.

Peeling a clove of garlic is not difficult. Depending on how you intend to use it, whole or chopped, there are several ways to remove the peel. Steps Method 1 of 5: Using the Knife Step 1. Remove a clove from the head of garlic The head of garlic is the set of individual cloves.

Drying herbs is a great way to store them when they are out of season. Dried parsley can give your dishes more vibrancy in terms of color and flavor. Air drying is a cost effective and easy to implement method. Follow these steps to learn how to air dry parsley.

Sage, salvia officinalis, is an aromatic herb commonly used in cooking. In the dried version it is comfortable and modern, but when fresh it gives the recipes a pleasant, more delicate note tending to lemon. Although fresh sage is often available in supermarkets, many prefer to grow it in the kitchen garden, garden or on the windowsill.

Drying chillies is a great way to preserve a bountiful harvest or to keep a sizable supply of them at home should you need them. Dried chillies can be used immediately in the kitchen or, if the preparation requires it, they can be rehydrated to restore their normal consistency.

There is nothing like the intense and pungent scent of garlic given off by a cooking recipe. Crushing garlic makes it easier to peel, and also maximizes its multiple health benefits. Read on and learn how to mash garlic using a knife, garlic press, or stone.

If you love the taste of basil, drying the leaves yourself will ensure you enjoy tasty cuisine all year round. Basil should be picked just before flowering to get its full flavor. Drying basil by hanging it upside down in a warm, dry place is really simple.

You may need to cut the chilli into cubes to add it to sauces, soups, stews and other delicious recipes. You can also use diced chilli to decorate your most delicious dishes. Learn how to cut them by following the practical steps in the guide.

Combining herbs and spices with vegetables helps you enrich their best flavor characteristics, as well as providing a pleasant complement to any dish. Given the wide range of options available, however, it is difficult to know where to start.

Parsley can be used to enrich many dishes. If it is dried and preserved in the right way, it can even be kept for a year. Do you have a few bunches of fresh parsley and don't know what to do with them? Read on to learn how to dry it. Steps Method 1 of 3:

The root of the ginseng plant (Panax) has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes and is highly sought after. The American wild variety is classified among the endangered species and is often harvested and exported to Asia, where it yields several hundred euros per kilogram thanks to its high quality.

Dill is a herb used to flavor dishes in European and Scandinavian cuisines. You can dry the leaves and use the seeds to make an essential oil. The plant can be dried in the open air, in the oven or in the microwave. Steps Method 1 of 3:

Cloves (syzygium aromaticum) are the unopened flower buds of an Indonesian tree. They are used as a spice in recipes and also have medicinal and household uses. Whole and ground cloves should be available in every pantry, pending multiple possible uses.

Garlic is a plant related to onion and is popular in hundreds of states around the world. The garlic bulbs that can generally be bought in stores are entirely dried. The bulbs can also be further dried by cutting them into small pieces or grinding them into powder.

Catnip is an underrated herb with excellent properties. It can be used to stuff your kittens' toys or even as an infusion, for a tasty tea to make at home! In this article we will explain the technique to use to dry catnip - read on! Steps Step 1.