Saturday March 20 , 2010

Star Anise

It has a sharp, biting aniseed flavor. - Star anise is used in Chinese cuisine; frequently added to stews and other long cooked dishes of pork, duck and chicken, in stocks and soups. It is one of the ingredients in the Chinese five spice powder.

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Hint of Herbs

Marjoram sports a warm taste similar to that of thyme in some varieties and closer to that of oregano in others. A versatile aromatic herb added to pasta, salads, fish or meat.

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Choice Tidbits

Barbecuing is the great outdoor festival. It brings to mind sunny days, delicious odors and fine food eaten in good company. You've chosen a day to relax and impress your friends and family with fine cooking skills. You can enjoy an experience that at least in many parts of the country is only available for a few months. Make the most of it.

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Full of Flavor

Hot and fiery, although varieties differ in heat and strong flavor, most will leave a tingling, burning sensation. Important in Mexican, Indian, south-east Asian and Chinese cuisines; will appear in curries of all kinds, Indonesian sambals or in Sechuan style cooking of China; easy to spot in Mexican tacos, sauces, meat and chicken dishes; West Indian pepper sauces for meat, fish and poultry count in their spiciness; found in southern European sauces and in the harissa paste, used to flavor couscous in north Africa.

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