Herb and Spice Tips
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For long-cooking dishes, add herbs and spices an hour or less
before serving. Cooking spices for too long may result in overly
strong flavors. -
Finely crush dried herbs before adding to your dish after
measuring. -
Do not use dried herbs in the same quantity as fresh. In most
cases, use 1/3 the amount in dried as is called for fresh. -
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice have a special affinity for
sweet dishes. -
Use a light hand when seasoning with spices and herbs. Your goal is
to compliment your dish without crowding out the flavor of the
food. Remember, it’s usually impossible to “un-spice” a dish!
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