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Mahleb kernels in a manual grinder. Mahleb or mahlepi is an aromatic spice made from the seeds of a species of cherry, Prunus mahaleb (the Mahaleb or St Lucie cherry). The cherry stones are cracked to extract the seed kernel, which is about 5 mm diameter, soft and chewy on extraction.
Dill grows up to 1.5–5 feet (0.46–1.52 m) from a taproot like a carrot. [7] [8] Its stems are slender and hollow with finely divided, softly delicate leaves; the leaves are alternately arranged, 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long with ultimate leaf divisions are 1–2 mm (1 ⁄ 32 – 3 ⁄ 32 in) broad, slightly broader than the similar leaves of fennel, which are threadlike, less than 1 mm (1 ...
Honey dill is a condiment consisting of honey, mayonnaise, and dried dill that is unique to Manitoba, Canada. [1] It is often used as a dipping sauce for chicken fingers as well as for sweet potato fries. [2] The sauce was mistakenly invented at Mitzi's Chicken Finger Restaurant in downtown Winnipeg. [3]
Asafoetida (/ æ s ə ˈ f ɛ t ɪ d ə /; also spelled asafetida) [1] is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs of the carrot family. It is produced in Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, northern India and Northwest China . Different regions have different botanical sources.
Khmeli suneli. Khmeli suneli (Georgian: ხმელი სუნელი, literally "dried spice") is a traditional Georgian spice mix. [1] It typically contains ground coriander seed, celery seed, dried basil, dill, parsley, blue fenugreek (utskho suneli [2]), summer savory, bay leaf, mint and marigold. [3]
A living tradition, such as cooking, is always subject to variation and re-creation. For example, in his memoirs, the late Pierre Franey, former chef at Le Pavillon and long-time New York Times columnist, vividly recalled his trepidation when as a teenaged apprentice chef, he was ordered to prepare a simple "omelette aux fines herbes—three eggs, chervil, parsley, tarragon, chives—the first ...
The plant is commonly used by beekeepers to produce nectar from which western honey bees make a rich and aromatic honey. Herb hyssop leaves are used as an aromatic condiment. The leaves have a lightly bitter taste due to its tannins, and an intense minty aroma. Due to its intensity, it is used moderately in cooking.
[3] [4] Fenugreek seeds can cause diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal distention, flatulence and perspiration, and impart a maple-like smell to sweat, urine or breast milk. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] There is a risk of hypoglycemia particularly in people with diabetes, and it may interfere with the activity of anti-diabetic drugs .