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What ingredient(s) available in the UK would make a passable alternative to epazote?
I'm following a recipe for Sopa Azteca de Tortilla that calls for Epazote, which I haven't heard of before, let alone tasted (to my knowledge!).
Wikipedia mentions:
Raw, it has a resinous, ...
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Add spices/herbs early or late to a chili or stew in a crockpot slow-cooker?
Should spices and herbs be added early to a chili/stew in a crockpot slow-cooker to maximize their flavors? Or do the spices/herbs cook-out over a long time, effectively disappearing, and should ...
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How do I impart the flavor of mint to a tomato sauce? [duplicate]
I have dumped 2 tbsp of dried mint and 2 handfuls of crushed mint leaves into a reduced 28 oz tomato sauce but it only made a dent of mint taste in the sauce. I don't get it - a little dry or fresh ...
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Can I use garlic leaf for cooking?
I planted a garlic clove and now I have a nice garlic plant. The question is: Can I use the leaves to season food safely?
The leaves smell like garlic and I wonder if it's okay to use them dried, ...
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Matching herbs with meats [closed]
I'm well aware of how well rosemary and lamb goes together, but apart from that I'm a bit clueless. Is there a web page or something out there which can tell me what meat goes well with what herb/...
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Is it a good idea to grind dried oregano with a mortar and pestle?
Someone explained to me that I could increase the surface area of my herbs significantly when grinding them in a mortar with a bit of salt. It is indeed quite easy to grind them down to a powder. I do ...
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What's the best way to learn what each seasoning is?
For example, Iike cayenne pepper is spicy and marjorum has a smoky flavor. I just want to learn the different flavors of each seasoning, so I can know exactly what seasonings to use for the different ...
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Is there a secret to flavouring with herbs
I am a strictly amateur cook. Most of my output is OK, certainly edible, but I seem to lack the ability to impart flavour through herbs.
I can throw in an inordinate amount, but still no flavour (...
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