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Herbs, spices, salts

Allspice - GourmetSleuth
Learn about Allspice. Includes photograph, history and uses
Avocado Leaves
Learn about using avocado leaves (hojas de aguacate) in your Mexican recipes.
Basil
Basil, the herb that is an essential ingredient in many ethnic cuisines including Thai, Mediterranean, and Indian. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes
Canela
Learn about Mexican cinnamon, referred to as canela. Our specialty canela is perfect for beverages, savory dishes and desserts
Cardamom
Learn about the spice Cardomom available in whole green, brown as well as seeds. See pictures and recipes.
Cilantro
Cilantro is the leaves of the Coriander plant and also known as Chinese Parsley. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes
Cooking With Culinary Lavender
Learn about cooking with culinary lavender blossoms and the many uses of culinary lavender includes history, nutrition and recipes.
Guide to Culinary Salts
A cook's guide to culinary salt including descriptions, photographs and suggested substitutions.
Epazote
The leaves of the Epazote plant are also known as Mexican tea. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes.
Garlic
Learn all about garlic including uses, health benefits and garlic preparation tools. Includes recipes and instructions on how to grow garlic.
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