Herbs and Spices

Allspice - Short discussion and list of uses.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/sr_allspice.htm

Angelica - Information and how to preserve this herb which is a popular flavouring for confectionery and liqueurs
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/anegl037.html#rec

Asian Ingredients - Information and uses of spices in many cuisines including Thai, Korean, Phillipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Kosher.
asiarecipe.com/ingredients.html

Basil - A old recipe for aromatic seasoning taken from a book published in 1931, written in fairy old English.
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/b/basbus17.html#rec

Better Homes and Gardens : Spices - Find out which spices are perfect for certain types of foods and create a tasty meal for you and your family! Also, learn a few tricks for substituting dried herbs and spices.
www.bhg.com/home/Spices.html

Botanical.Com Index of Recipes - An index of assorted recipes using herbs and other basic food stuffs.
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/recipe.html

Cardamom - Short discussion and list of uses.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/sr_cardamon.htm

Chili Recipes at Recipezaar - Recipes featuring chili
www.recipezaar.com/search/search.zsp?query=chili

Cilantro from GourmetSleuth - Recipes and an article discussing the history, uses, and nutrition of the leaves of the coriander plant which is also known as Chinese parsley.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/cilantro.htm

Cooking with Herbs - Recipes and tips from the Fredericksburg Herb Farm in Fredericksburg, Texas.
www.fredericksburgherbfarm.com/recipes/

Cooking with Herbs 1 2 3 - Tips for the beginner on how to get to know culinary herbs. In depth information on six must have perennial herbs.
www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/kitchenherbgarden.htm

Coriander - Recipe from a book published in 1931, for curry powder.
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/corian99.html#rec

Cyberspace Grill Herb and Spice Index - A descriptive index of 48 herbs and spices, such as Basil, Cumin, Coriander, and Lemongrass. Descriptions include photos and history.
www.cyberspacegrill.com/spices.html

Epazote by Gourmetsleuth - The leaves of this plant are also known as Mexican tea. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/epazote.htm

Epicentre Exotic Spice Recipes - Spices and ethnic cuisines with tested recipes, an encyclopedia of spices, and spice usage and history.
www.theepicentre.com/recipe.html

Fresh Herb Tips and Hints - Suggestions for using individual and mixed herbs. from Shenandoah Growers.
www.freshherbs.com/hints_and_tips/hints_and_tips_home/hints_and_tips.html

Gardening For All Seasons - Cooking with herbs information and recipes.
www.amagickgarden.com/pages/amgpages/amgherbcooking.html

Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages - Reference information about more than 100 herbs and spices, plus their usage in ethnic cuisines.
www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/

The Ginger People - A varied collection of recipes using ginger, including drinks, salads, fish, baked goods, rice, and vinaigrette.
www.gingerpeople.com/recipe.html

Greenline: A Kitchen Herb Garden - Tips for growing useful herb gardens and recipe for fresh herb butter.
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/greenline/98v2/gl9806.12.html

Guide to Culinary Salts from GourmetSleuth - A cook's guide to culinary salt including descriptions, photographs and suggested substitutions.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/saltguide.htm

The Herb Garden -- Drying Herbs - Fact sheet from University of Illinois Extension on this topic.
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/greenline/00v4/12.html

Herb Information from AsiaRecipe - Information, uses, history and recipes.
asiarecipe.com/herb.html

Herb Recipes - Jefferson County Master Gardeners. Collection of recipes.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/recipes/herbs/contents.html

Herbs - Pictures and descriptions of common herbs used in cooking.
www.kitchenhelper.net/herbs.html

Herbs and Spices - Outline of a numbers of spices with graphics of each.
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/indepth.food/herbs/chart.html

Herbs in the Kitchen - Recipes using herbs, edible flowers and produce. Dressings, marinades, salads, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, drinks and desserts.
www.herbalgardens.com/recipes/

Indian Curry Company - Resource for Indian cooking, choose from one of several hundred recipes.
www.indiancurry.com/

Jalapeno Madness - Dedicated to the world's greatest chili pepper. Recipes, links and information.
www.jalapenomadness.com

Kitchen Herbalist Recipes - Food, beverage, body and home care recipes using herbs, including Cinnamon Mint Tea and Summer Salad with Heather Vinaigrette. .
www.kitchenherbalist.com/recipes.html

Lemon Grass - Also know as Takrai, it is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. How to grow, use, and store.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/lemongrass.htm

Lesley's Herb Garden - List of commonly home grown herbs and how to harvest and preserve them.
lesleycooks.com/herbs.htm

Make your own herbal vinegars - Create herbal vinegars for cooking and adding flavor, beauty treatments and for medicinal uses.
glenbrookfarm.com/herbs/herbvinegars.html

Nurse Mary-Bell's Herb Popovers - Simple recipe using cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley, and dried thyme.
www.goodegg.com/recipe/herbpop.html

Pepper Fool - Many spicy recipes, restaurant reviews, and chili information.
www.pepperfool.com/

A Pinch Of - Creative information and recipes about culinary herbs and spices.
www.apinchof.com/

rocoto.com - A Website dedicated to collecting, growing, eating, and preserving South American chile peppers
www.rocoto.com/

Saffron - Presents assorted information on the subject.
www.greekproducts.com/greekproducts/saffron/index.html

Saffron by Gourmetsleuth - Stigmas of the crocus sativa flower. The article discusses the history, uses, nutrition, and includes equivalents, substitutions, and recipes.
www.gourmetsleuth.com/saffron.htm

Salsify - Recipe for soup, or served baked, with cheese, or stewed. From a book published in 1931.
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/salsaf08.html

Schwartz - Search database of spicy recipes and special offers from this UK spice company.
www.schwartz.co.uk

Seasoned Pioneers - Exotic and authentic spice blends, chillies, spices and specialist culinary ingredients of every major world cuisine. Information and advice on usage together with many recipes.
www.seasonedpioneers.co.uk/

Selecting, Storing and Using Fresh Herbs - A fact sheet on the topic, from Ohio State University Extension. Includes practical table of culinary herb uses.
ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5520.html

Sheila's Herb Patch - Includes recipes and seasoning suggestions, with brief descriptions and photos of various herbs.
www.uq.net.au/hyperlinked/Herbs

Spice & Herb Encyclopedia - Created by the Culinary Café , this site offers general descriptions, geographical sources, traditional ethnic uses, taste and aroma, history and region of origin, and creative uses of over forty spices and herbs.
www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/

SpiceAdvice - An informative site about spices, including a spice encyclopedia, usage tips and seasonal recipes.
www.spiceadvice.com

Thewisegardener.com - Tropical cooking and gardening with spices and herbs.
www.thewisegardener.com/

Wasabi - How to grate a green/fresh/raw wasabi with a sharkskin grater for bringing the best fragrance.
homepage3.nifty.com/maryy/eng/wasabi.htm

Wild Greek Oregano - All About - History and uses of wild Greek oregano, the perennial herb Origanum vulgaris.
www.greekproducts.gr/greekproducts/oregano/index.html

The Zen Herbs Co - A portal for information about herbs and spices from around the world. Includes an interactive garden, and advice.
www.zenherbs.co.uk/