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  • Asafoetida (mix)

    7 4.46%
  • Cinammon

    82 52.23%
  • Cardamom

    30 19.11%
  • Coriander (seeds/powder)

    30 19.11%
  • Coriander/Cilantro (leaves)

    49 31.21%
  • Cayenne Pepper

    37 23.57%
  • Black Pepper

    73 46.50%
  • White Pepper

    12 7.64%
  • Paprika (powder)

    48 30.57%
  • Ground Ginger

    31 19.75%
  • Fresh Ginger

    61 38.85%
  • Allspice

    19 12.10%
  • 5-spice

    9 5.73%
  • Fennel seeds

    9 5.73%
  • Caraway

    13 8.28%
  • Cumin

    67 42.68%
  • Chili powder

    49 31.21%
  • Fresh Chili

    37 23.57%
  • Nutmeg

    39 24.84%
  • Turmeric

    43 27.39%
  • Saffron

    18 11.46%
  • Fresh Garlic

    109 69.43%
  • Garlic powder

    27 17.20%
  • Mace

    4 2.55%
  • Cloves

    19 12.10%
  • Picante Pimenton

    3 1.91%
  • Basil (dry)

    37 23.57%
  • Fresh Basil

    82 52.23%
  • Bay leaves

    20 12.74%
  • Orgeano

    49 31.21%
  • Rosemary

    49 31.21%
  • Ajwain

    3 1.91%
  • Szechuan pepper

    5 3.18%
  • Thyme

    40 25.48%
  • Fresh Parsley

    47 29.94%
  • Dried Parsley

    17 10.83%
  • Sage

    33 21.02%
  • Marjoram

    15 9.55%
  • Vanilla

    63 40.13%
  • Lemon grass

    28 17.83%
  • Mustard seeds (yellow)

    16 10.19%
  • Mustard seeds (brown)

    13 8.28%
  • Dried mint leaves

    11 7.01%
  • Fresh mint leaves

    41 26.11%
  • Goma Sio (roasted sesame seeds)

    8 5.10%
  • Garam Masala (Indian spice mix)

    46 29.30%
  • Tandoori Masala (Indian spice mix)

    16 10.19%
  • Curry mix

    49 31.21%
  • Curry leaves (Indian)

    10 6.37%
  • Anise Seeds

    6 3.82%
  • Kaffir Lime leaves (Thai)

    5 3.18%
  • Star Anis

    9 5.73%
  • Fenugreek

    11 7.01%
  • Galangal

    5 3.18%
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Thread: What are your favorite herbs / spices ?

  1. #51
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    Default Re: What are your favorite spices?

    i like mixed pepper grains (black, white, green and red), freshly crushed.
    i like bay leaves, oregano, sweet pimiento, garlic and saffron.
    dill is also great.
    but in general, i think i could use every spice and make something worth of a wow, cause they are all so good...

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    Default Re: What are your favorite spices?

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    Nobody else likes white pepper?
    i think it tastes wierd. freshly ground black pepper for me!

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    Default what are your favorite herbs?

    and how do you use them?

    lately ive been really loving fresh dill and cilantro. i dont know why about the cilantro. i used to hate cilantro but now i love it.
    Last edited by flutterby; Sep 16th, 2007 at 10:41 AM. Reason: this was the 1st post in a similar thread
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    Oregano! Because it's the only one the slugs don't eat.

    I love cilantro too (that's coriander leaf isn't it?) and basil. I add them to salads, stews and stir fries, mostly.

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    Fresh dill is my favourite on potatoes but I also like parsley. I always use basil and oregano in spaghetti bolognaise, otherwise I like everything plain.

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    parsley, basil, coriander, mint

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    basil, thyme, parsley, lemonbalm

    parsley on potatoes and in soup, basil and thyme on tofu, lemonbalm to sniff (it makes me feel great!)

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    basil for chiffonades to add to things, or to blend up in a sauce
    dill for potatoes & carrots
    cilantro for whole leaves in thai & mexican flavored food
    rosemary for roasting veggies
    oregano, parsley, basil, thyme & fennel seeds for spaghetti sauce

    and I don't know if garlic counts, but garlic goes in everything

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    yum you all gave me lots of ideas

    thanks flutterby
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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    cilantro.

    hands down.
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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    Rosemary, basil, cinnamon basil, chamomile, and sage.

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    It depends on the purpose. For cooking, I'm a huge fan of basil, cilantro, and rosemary. Dill and parsley are also good. Mint is fantastic in tabouleh, smoothies, and drinks.

    For medicinal purposes, I can't live without lemon balm and tea tree. Chamomile and mints are also great for the amateur herbalist.

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    For whatever reason, I used to hate cilantro... but I've been using it recently and enjoying it.

    I also like fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, and garlic (preferably fresh).

    Cinnamon is also always a favorite.

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

    It has to be oregano as I use piles of it in Italian and Mexican dishes. In fact I buy it 4 to 1 against all my other herbs
    Also - like jamboxrock, I love Rosemary on roasted veg. So sweet !
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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

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    Rosemary on roasted veg. So sweet !

    mmmmmmmm im going to try that soon.
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    Definitely BASIL. I love it and all the different pestos you can make are great. Tomato and black olive salad with basil...mmhh..
    This is the first year that I have managed to grow a good supply because it got hidden underneath some kind of courgette and I couldn't use it all too quickly. If I had an imaginary lover then I think he might be called Basil.

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    I had a delicious curry with chives in it and it shot them to the top of my list.
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    what's the difference between oregano and thyme? they smell the same to me

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    I am now loving rosemary. It is wonderful with pan-fried potatoes.

    I also use basil all the time, especially when I make my own pesto. It grows like crazy in my garden.

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    Default Re: what are your favorite herbs?

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    I am now loving rosemary. It is wonderful with pan-fried potatoes.

    I also use basil all the time, especially when I make my own pesto. It grows like crazy in my garden.
    Once I had potato and rosemary pizza - It was the BEST pizza I have ever had

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    Default Re: What are your favorite herbs / spices ?

    I like Fresh coriender best.

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    Default Re: What are your favorite herbs / spices ?

    I HATE fresh coriander (cilantro). And I'm not the only one:

    http://www.ihatecilantro.com/

    The perception of the taste is thought to have something to do with genetics.

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    it depends. The cilantro I grow myself never survives beyond its teen state and doesn't taste as soapy as the older herbs- I love that, but storebought is disgusting to me.

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    Hm, I've also heard that cilantro haters can start to actually like it with practise. But I'm really not bothered to try.

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    I like spices and herbs that are a little sweet, such as basil and cinnamon and cardamon. I love Indian cuisine and I always have tandoori mix and curry powder in my kitchen cupboard. And in my pantry there are always jars of cooking sauces and curry pastes. I discovered a Moroccan one that was vegan in one of the supermarkets here. Nowadays I eat thyme, which I did not like before. My father-in-law once brought us parsley and basil for our garden, but the snails ate most of the basil, so in order to safe the parsley I gave it to the guinea pigs. They are the perfect pets for us: when we have leftover fresh herbs, I try them on the animals (if they can eat it, of course).

    The things that I chose were Cardamom, Paprika (powder), Ground Ginger, Fresh Ginger, Cumin, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Sage, Vanilla, Dried mint leaves, Fresh mint leaves, Tandoori Masala (Indian spice mix), Star Anis, Galangal. I also love dill, but it was not on the list.

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    Default Re: What are your favorite herbs / spices ?

    A spice not on the list is mango powder, also known as amchur or amchoor - I bought some a few months ago and haven't managed to use it yet - it is supposed to be a bit sour as it is made from unripe mango, but not as sour as tamarind which I do like.

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    I would love to try amchoor, but haven't found it anywhere so far!

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    i couldn't find dill, that's my favourite

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    Default Re: What are your favorite herbs / spices ?

    cilantro, garlic, black pepper, rosemary, fresh basil

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    I can't mention my favorite herb on this forum

    I often put lots of different herbs in my food. I recently stocked up on tumeric and cumin seeds. Tumeric is supposed to help prevent cancer.
    Last edited by Johnstuff; Jan 1st, 2010 at 11:18 AM. Reason: typo

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    I can't mention mine favorite herb on this forum

    I often put lots of different herbs in my food. I recently stocked up on tumeric and cumin seeds. Tumeric is supposed to help prevent cancer.
    I believe the unmentionable herb also has anti-cancer properties
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    Looooooove Cumin! Fresh garlic, fresh & dried parsley. I love cilantro in rice but not on salads.

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    Mmmm cinnamon ....
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    I wish I could start planting my own garden of herbs soon, read it on books, sounds very interesting XD. but I guess I have to figure out how exactly to have a vegan and eco-friendly garden first

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    Herbs and spices are fun, I am enjoying gradually growing my collection

    At the moment I am using alot of smoked paprika. I also love cumin and put it in nearly everything!

    One of these days I will look through my spice collection and post what I have lurking around
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    Salt, pepper, garlic.

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