A few weeks ago I shared a few kitchen basic tips and items I felt would be beneficial to you in the kitchen. Well I’m back with a second installment of kitchen tips to share. This post deals with spices.
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Just a few of my favorites for the kitchen. So let’s get started.
Black Pepper – A staple. Flavor without a ton of heat. Fresh cracked is best. Purchasing whole peppercorns and a peppermill allows you to control the coarseness of your pepper.
Whole Cloves – Excellent aromatic. Pair these with jerk chicken, a roasted holiday ham… Delish! I also warm these and use to fragrance my home during the fall and winter months.
Cinnamon Sticks – Cinnamon, the warm spicy spice that is known as a natural aphrodisiac. A little of this spice goes a long way. You can grind the sticks down yourself and make your own ground cinnamon. Cinnamon is great on toast, in pastries, and even on chicken.
Kosher Salt – A larger grain salt than regular table salt. The base behind a great seasoning. Kosher salt provides a great flavor and adheres to foods easily.
Smoked Paprika – Paprika is the ground the product of bell peppers is more than just a garnish for deviled eggs and I love it. I discuss my love affair here Smoked Paprika is the upgraded sibling of Paprika. The dried peppers are smoked and then ground, giving an amazing flavor to your foods. Use it to season your meats and veggiesl You’ll fall in love.
