What Spices go well with Eggs?
What Spices go well with Eggs?
The egg is a versatile type of food. Although commonly associated with breakfast the egg can also make great brunch, lunch and dinner dishes. In fact, there are a variety of egg dishes that can be prepared, and one of the key elements to these dishes is the spices. So, what sort of fresh spices work well when creating an egg dish? Turns out the sky is the limit in fact, any kind of spice can be used with an egg dish. Here are some examples of some fresh spices that can be used and suggestions on the egg dish they could be incorporated in.
Basil
It might interest some to know that there are several different varieties of basil to choose from. Basil is a spice that is quite versatile when using in egg dishes. In fact, be it fresh basil or the kind bought in bottle basil can be used in anything from simple scrambled eggs to a gourmet quiche.
Tarragon
Unlike basil, this one needs to be used in moderation. Why, because tarragon is a very poignant spice that a little can go a long way. Just a dash of Tarragon can enhance most egg dishes, but it is especially excellent when making eggs benedict, a dash of tarragon in the hollandaise sauce that tops the dish adds a delicious finishing touch.
Cumin
A spice many could mistake for chili powder, but it isn’t as spicy. Given the fact that it’s a subtle type of spice makes it versatile to add to most egg dishes to complement them beautifully.
Chili Powder
For those who want an extra added kick, there is the spicy chili powder. When wanting to create egg dishes such as a frittata or even Huevos Rancheros. But like Tarragon a little can go a long way especially if you aren’t looking for too much heat that could overpower the egg dish.
Paprika
Paprika is widely associated with deviled eggs. In fact, it is a key ingredient in this appetizer type dish.
These are just some prime examples of the type of spices you can use in eggs. The best advice to any cook, experiment. Make an egg dish uniquely your own, spice things up, you aren’t limited to just salt and pepper.
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Best Carne Asada Recipe with Cumin
Best Carne Asada recipe with Cumin!
Carne asada includes a few different spices and some other clean ingredients. This recipe is an altered version of a recipe that was created by a well-known chef. However, it has been simplified to a version where it is best to replicate at home.
The best recipe for carne asada always includes cumin. It also includes marinated flank steaks or skirt steaks that are grilled to perfection. It is best to grill the meat after letting it sit and marinate in your choice of spices. That will make it packed full of authentic Mexican flavors. It is all in the marinade, make sure to marinate your choice of steak in a delicious mixture of flavors including cumin. When marinating your steak, it is best to refrigerate it for at least two hours before cooking. You want to create a delicious piece of meat that you can put in a burrito, on a taco, on a salad, or just eat it plain. You want to make sure that your steak can hold its own and be able to satisfy your taste buds with the delicious flavors.
As previously mentioned, the best type of steak to use when cooking carne asada is a delicious skirt steak or a flank steak. Both of these types of steaks are well-trimmed and of similar size, so they can be utilized interchangeably. Just keep in mind that flank steak is the lean version full of intense flavors while a skirt steak is more stringy and fibrous but also full of intense flavors. Both flank steaks and skirt steaks are ideally cooked at a rare or medium-rare amount in order to prevent them from becoming chewy and too tough to bite into. Also, be sure to cut your choice of steak against the grain, this will make it easier to bite into and to chew.
A few simple ingredients in the marinade: Olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. That is it! Make sure you let it sit covered in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, then grill for about 5 minutes on each side. Enjoy!
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What is Cumin Used For?
What is Cumin Used For?
Cumin is a spice that has been used for many centuries. Cultures that are known to use cumin as a staple in their foods are Mexican, North African, Indian, and the Mediterranean. The spice is the perfect ingredient when you want to add warmth and earthiness to a variety of dishes. The spice really stands out from other spices because of the flavor it adds, even though it has a peppery aroma, it does not taste like pepper. Cooking with cumin will definitely make your food more flavorful even if you are not a very experienced cook.
Some Background Information On The Spice
The spice currently dates back 4,000 years and was being used by the Egyptians during the Bible times. If you are unfamiliar with the spice you may ask yourself, what does cumin go with? The spice goes excellent with meats, vegetables, stews, and soups. This particular spice breaches all cultural barriers and can be used to warm and spice any food. Here in the United States, this spice is in the top 10 when it comes to being purchased by consumers. Cumin comes as whole dried seeds or as a ground powder.
Cumin is not just used for cooking purposes but it is also used for cosmetic purposes, for medical purposes, and some say even as an aphrodisiac. The seeds of the spice are used in some cultures to make a tea that helps to soothe an upset stomach. It is also recently thought of to help with weight loss. When used as an aphrodisiac, it is said to strengthen a romantic relationship. Most of the bigger spice growing companies like to grow this spice in an area where no pesticides are used and the sun, temperature, and soil are just right. The spice is harvested by hand, sun-dried, and screened very carefully to remove stems and twigs. This is how the spice companies ensure that the spice delivers the purest and the most flavor to food all over the world. It is rare to find such a spice that delivers such awesome flavor and warms up the food so uniquely.
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Delicious Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Finding the best baked chicken thighs recipe.
When people think about cooking chicken and all the chicken spices and chicken seasoning, most times they think you can only find it at fancy restaurants. This is simply because most of your home-cooks tend to feel very insecure about cooking raw meat, more specifically poultry. They tend to worry about things like spreading germs by touching the raw meat, ending up with a dish that has soggy skin, over or under seasoning the meat, and even serving undercooked meat and having their guests or family members get sick. This makes home-cooks cook the meat until it is tough like shoe leather which just adds to the other worries that they already have. Let’s now get to the baked chicken thighs recipe!
Restaurant-Style Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Take a deep breath. We are going to go over a simple restaurant-style chicken thighs recipe that will make all of your cooking fears disappear. This will make you feel like Ina Garten, or Martha Stewart whomever you prefer. This recipe is ridiculously delicious and will become your new favorite thing to make for parties and even everyday suppers.
When it comes to cooking any kind of chicken it does not take much to overcook it. With that being said you defiantly do not want to serve undercooked chicken either. With this recipe make sure you preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. After that put a 12- 14 inch cast iron skillet on the stove over medium heat and add olive oil. Next, make sure the skin is dry and sprinkle the meat with garlic salt and black pepper before placing it in the skillet skin side down. Using the tongs flip the thighs and add thyme, rosemary, and lemon slices. At last place the whole thing in the oven for 15- 18 minutes. See! It’s Simple.
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Pumpkin Rigatoni Recipe
With the fall holidays right around the corner, everyone starts reaching for their all-time favorite pumpkin spice recipes. What do you do if you have someone that does not really like pumpkin spice? What do you do? Here is a pumpkin rigatoni recipe that will knock your socks off. It is a creamy, silky, pumpkin- sauce- bathed rigatoni that is sprinkled with some rosemary walnuts that might just replace your pumpkin spice recipes.
This pumpkin pasta is amazing. It has a warm and toasty meal, fall flavors, garlic and rosemary and butter, and big floppy rigatoni noodles. This pumpkin rigatoni recipe can be used for supper tonight, lunch tomorrow, and even be stretched much farther than that. This recipe keeps you full, tastes amazingly reheated, and taste so good that you wouldn’t mind doing a little celebration dance.
This recipe is done in two parts. The first thing you have to do is make your rosemary walnut crispies and before you even ask yes you might want to make a double batch to have some for salads and things like that. First, you want to set your oven to preheat at 375 degrees F and send the walnuts through a food processor till they have a chopped texture. After that place them on a sheet pan and roast them for 8- 10 minutes. Then toss them in some brown sugar, salt, black pepper, butter, and most importantly fresh rosemary. This gives the walnuts a burst of flavor that makes it really hard to not eat them straight off the pan.
Okay, now that you have your walnuts done, time to move on to your pasta. Cook the pasta according to the box then drain and return to the pot. For the sauce, you should heat the butter in a skillet over low heat. Then add some garlic and sauté until fragrant (Tip: be careful not to brown the garlic or it will taste bitter.) After that add pumpkin and broth and let it simmer until it is smooth. Then add some cream and salt and allow it to simmer till the sauce covers the back of a spoon. Finally, add a little lemon juice if you want, mix with your pasta, top with your walnuts and enjoy. See it really is as simple as it sounds. Now you have a holiday dish that everyone will love and that is both healthy and filling.
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Saffron Extract
Saffron Extract is an easy way to get the most out of this precious and expensive spice. Since it can take from 10-15 minutes for saffron threads to infuse into hot water, making an extract beforehand is both a time-saver and helps to distribute the flavor better.
Panch Pooran Potatoes
This authentic East Indian recipe uses Panch Pooran, a classic blend of five savory spices. The whole seeds pop during cooking, releasing a delicious aroma and adding great flavor and texture to an otherwise simple dish.
Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Chaat Masala
Here is a tasty, simple salad that becomes instantly exotic and unique with Chaat Masala, a zesty, little-known spice mix from India.
Tourtière à la Spice Station
Tourtiere Spice Blend, a holiday delight.
Tourtière is the classic holiday meat pie of Canada’s Québécois people.