What is the difference between a spice and an herb?
Oh, at first the categories seem distinct enough: herbs are leafy things, like basil, tarragon, thyme, and cilantro; and spices are seeds, either whole or ground, like coriander, cumin, and anise.
Are all spices herbs?
Sure, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika are all spices, just as thyme, rosemary, and mint are all herbs. Herbs are the leaves of the plant, while spices come from the roots, bark, and seeds. Essentially, any part of the plant that is not a leaf and can be used for seasoning would fall into the spice category.
What is cinnamon considered?
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snackfoods, tea and traditional foods.
What are some examples of herbs and spices?
Examples. Herbs include basil, bay leaf, celery seed, chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, lemon grass, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme and more. Spices include cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, turmeric, ginger, mace, saffron, vanilla, cumin, dill seed and more.
Which herbs go with what?
Allspice, basil, cardamom, cloves, curry, ginger, marjoram, mustard, oregano, paprika, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, thyme….Herbal Combinations.
| Food/Term | Seasoning Blend |
|---|---|
| Salad | Basil, lovage, parsley, French tarragon. |
What are good spice combinations?
Herb and spice mixes
- Cumin, coriander, black pepper, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg.
- Turmeric, garlic, onion, ginger, pepper, cilantro, cumin, bay leaf.
- Sugar, salt, fresh turmeric, cumin, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, peanuts, coriander seed, citronella, onion, fresh pepper.