Spice It Up Learning Lesson
The Self-Learning segments provide an in-depth look at important topics within each of the Families, Food, and Fitness areas. Each learning area is made up of multiple sections that may take more time than other material on the site to complete. Because the learning areas present more information, we suggest you set aside 15 – 30 minutes to enjoy the full benefit of each Self-Learning segment.
| Herb & Spice | Flavor / Try With | Photo |
| Allspice | Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg combined. Try with pot roast, meat loaf, combined casseroles, curries desserts, vegetable soup. |
 From Elenadan
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| Bay Leaf | Heavy, use sparingly. Try with soups, stews, roasts, poultry, fish. |
 From little blue hen
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| Basil | Mild peppery with trace of mint and clove. Try with tomato sauces, salad, dressings, poultry, fish, Italian/Mediterranean dishes. |
 From OliBac
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| Caraway Seeds | Like licorice, lightens flavor of heavy foods. Try with breads, cooked cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, borscht soup, goulash, sausage, spareribs. |
 From Bill Hails
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| Chervil | Warm, part-anise, part-parsley flavor. Try with omelets or green beans. |
 From ejhogbin
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| Chives | Mild, sweet onion taste. Try with salads, omelets or potatoes. |
 From acme
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| Curry Powder | Blend of spices, unusual flavor, from India. Try with soups, rice casseroles, chicken or sauces. |
 From dvanhorn
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| Dill | Slightly sweet with sharp tang. Try with fish, eggs, carrots, cauliflower, spinach, apples, potatoes, cucumbers or dips/sauces. |
 From Evan Finkle
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| Garlic | Strong, pungent. Try with meat, fish, poultry, salads, sauces or soups. |
 From lowjumpingfrog
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| Fennel | Soft, nutty, anise/celery. Try with fish, cabbage, soups, salads or breads. |
 From clayirving
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| Marjoram | Mild oregano taste, hint of balsam. Try with stuffing, eggplant or squash. |
 From phoebe photo
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| Mint | Cool, refreshing, sweet. Try with tea, fruit, carrots or peas. |
 From SummerTomato
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| Oregano | Pungent, peppery, slight-bitter. Try with tomatoes, mushrooms, poultry or lentils. |
 From frostnova
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| Parsley | Gentle flavor. Try with chicken, shellfish, pasta or potatoes. |
 From larryjh1234
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| Rosemary | Bold, piney. Try with meat, fish, poultry, sauces, stews or vegetables. |
 From woodleywonderworks
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| Sage | Pleasantly bitter, lemony zest. Try with breads, stuffing or potatoes. |
 From thatredhead4
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| Summer Savory | Light, sweet, peppery tang. Try with beans, lentils and vegetable juices. |
 From cbertel
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| Tarragon | Anise-like. Try with chicken, fish, vegetables or vinaigrette. |
 From dr.jd
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| Thyme | Pleasant, fresh taste with faint clove aftertaste. Try with poultry, salad dressing, dried beans or soups. |
 From Michael_Lehet
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