A Handy Spice Guide

 ` As I'm going thru my Cookbooks,  And cataloging the recipes. I decided to share what recipes are in the community type cookbooks, plus share the recipes that I do , that will be posted on My YouTube Channels. @louannskitchen and some will be posted on @blackberryrockhomestead  channel as well.

  So the first book is Goodhope Baptist Church Cookbook 

     

                                                           This cookbook was published in 1998

                                     A Handy Spice and Herb Guide  was before the Soups and Salads

ALLSPICE - a pea -spiced fruit that grows in Mexico, Jamaica, Central and South America. Its delicate flavor resembles a blend of cloves, cinnamon and Nutmeg. USES : ( Whole) Pickles, Meats ,boiled fish, Gravies ;( Ground) Puddings, relishes, fruit preserves , baking.

BASIL- the dried leaves and stems of an herb grown in United States and North Mediterrean area. Has an aromatic ,leafy flavor. USES : For flavoring tomato dishes and tomato paste, turtle soup; also use in cooked peas, squash, snap beans; sprinkle chopped over lamb chops and poultry.

BAY LEAF- the dried leaves of an evergreen grown in eastern Mediterrean countries. Has a sweet, herbaceous floral spice note .USES; For pickling, stews, for spicing sauces and soup. Also use with a variety of meats and fish.

CARAWAY- the seed of a plant grown in the Netherlands. Flavor that combines the tastes of anise and dill. USES: For the cordial Kummer , Baking breads; often added to sauerkraut, noodles, cheese spreads. Also adds zest to French fried potatoes, liver, canned asparagus.

CURRY POWDER- a ground blend of ginger , turmeric, fenugreek seed, as many as 16-20 spices. USES : For all Indian curry recipes such as lamb, chicken, and rice , eggs, vegetables, and curry puffs.

DILL- the small dark seed of the dill plant grown in India ( is grown in United States as well ,even though this doesn't mention it), having a clean , aromatic taste. USES: Dill is a predominant seasoning in pickling recipes; also adds pleasing flavor to sauerkraut, potato salad, cooked marcaroni, and green apple pie.

MACE- the dried covering around the nutmeg seed. Its flavor is similar to nutmeg, but with a fragrant delicate difference. USES : ( Whole ) For pickling, fish, fish sauce, stewed fruit. ( Ground) Delicious in baked goods, pastries, and doughnuts, adds unusual flavor to chocolate desserts.

MARJORAM- an herb of the mint family, grown in France and Chile. Has a minty -sweet flavor. 

USES : In beverages, jellies, and to flavor soups, stews, fish ,sauces. Also excellent to sprinkle on lamb while roasting.

MSG ( MONOSODIUM GLUMATE )- a vegetable protein derivative for raising the effectiveness of natural food flavors. USES: Small amounts ,adjusted to individual taste, can be added to steaks, roasts, chops, seafoods, stews, soups, chowder, chop suey, and cooked vegetables.

OREGANO- a plant of the mint family and a species of marjoram of which the dried leaves are used to make an herb seasonings. USES: An excellent flavoring for any tomato dish, es[ecially pizza, chili con carne, and Italian Specialties.

PAPRIKA- a mild ,sweet pepper growing in Spain, Central Europe, and the United States. Slightly aromatic and prized for brilliant red color. USES : A colorful garnish for pale foods, and for seasoning Chicken Paprika, Hungarian Goulash, salad dressings.

POPPY - the seed of a flower grown in Holland, Has a rich fragrance and crunchy, nut-like flavor. USES: Excellent as a topping for breads, rolls, and cookies. Also delicious in buttered noodles.

ROSEMARY - an herb ( like curved pine needle) grown in France, Spain, and Portugal ( also in United States in the home garden ), and having a sweet fresh taste. USES: In lamb dishes, in soups, stews, and to sprinkle on beef before roasting.

SAGE - the leaf of a shrub grown in Greece, Yugoslavia and Albania ( also in United States in home gardens) Flavor is camphoraceous and minty. USES : For meat and poultry stuffing, sausages, meat loaf, hamburgers, stews and salads.

THYME- the leaves and stems of a shrub grown in France and Spain ( also grown in Garden in United States). Has a strong, distinctive flavor. USES: For poultry seasoning, croquettes, fricassees, and fish dishes. Also tasty on fresh sliced tomatoes.

TURMERIC - A root of the ginger family, grown in India, Haiti, Jamaica, and Peru, having a mild, ginger-pepper flavor. USES : As a flavoring and coloring in prepared mustard and in combination with mustard as a flavoring for meats, dressings , salads. 

This facts were post in this cookbook other then those certain herbs that have been grown in personal garden...