Culinary arts

Culinary arts

The art of preparing and cooking foods.

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fennel seeds

Culinary arts; Spices

Fennel seeds come from the fennel plant. The seeds are oval and greenish-brown in coloring. They produce a light, licorice flavor and have a strong aroma. They are used in ...

ginger

Culinary arts; Spices

Ginger comes from the ginger plant; it is part of the root and appears bumpy and gnarled. Ginger has a slightly peppery and sweet flavor, with a strong aroma. Ginger is used in ...

mustard seeds

Culinary arts; Spices

Mustard seeds are spicy and strong in smell. There are two main types: yellow and brown. Mustard seeds are used for pickling, in relishes, or as a meat flavoring.

nutmeg

Culinary arts; Spices

Oval seeds from the nutmeg tree. Dark grey color. Mace is the spice obtained from the membrane of the seeds.

paprika

Culinary arts; Spices

Powdered dried red peppers, slightly bitter, sweet to hot.

peppercorn

Culinary arts; Spices

Peppercorn can come in three different forms: whole, ground, or cracked. It comes from clusters of berries on a pepper plant, peppery and hot in flavor.