Although the spice trade routes prominent throughout the Middle Ages are a well-known part of history, the first use of spices may actually date back to over 6 million years ago. Early man used leaves and berries to season meat for flavor, as well as to preserve it. Spices are a staple in kitchens all across America. Some spices come in a plastic container while others may come in a glass storage jar. Wondering if theres a difference between a glass storage jar and a plastic container for your spices? In this guide, well explain the benefits of glass jars for spice storage. Keep reading to find out more.

Do you have a bottle of garam masala in your spice cabinet? This blend of spices is common in Indian cuisine and it's amazingly warm and fragrant. Even if you don't have the blend itself, you probably have all the spices that go into it. But what is garam masala? Read on to find out more about the spice blend and how you can make your own.

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Garam masala can be made from many different spices, but some of the most common are cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, mace, and nutmeg. To create your own blend, toast whole spices to bring out their flavor, then grind them.

They are completely different spice blends. Curry powder is often a mix of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and chili powder. Ree loves cooking with curry powder, so if you have some on hand, be sure to give some of her recipes a try, like Beef Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles, Carrot and Squash Curry Soup, and Chickpea Curry. This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Although the spice trade routes prominent throughout the Middle Ages are a well-known part of history, the first use of spices may actually date back to over 6 million years ago. Early man used leaves and berries to season meat for flavor, as well as to preserve it. Spices are a staple in kitchens all across America. Some spices come in a plastic container while others may come in a glass storage jar. Wondering if theres a difference between a glass storage jar and a plastic container for your spices? In this guide, well explain the benefits of glass jars for spice storage. Keep reading to find out more.

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They are completely different spice blends. Curry powder is often a mix of turmeric, ginger, cumin, and chili powder. Ree loves cooking with curry powder, so if you have some on hand, be sure to give some of her recipes a try, like Beef Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles, Carrot and Squash Curry Soup, and Chickpea Curry. This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.