stem herb with long, thin, gray-green leaves, a white scallionlike base, and a lemony flavor. aka citronella.
100
Vanilla
Dark brown pod of a tropical orchid. Known for their warm, sweet aroma and flavor.
100
Chili Powder
Ground Chiles, cloves, coriander, cumin, garlic, and oregano.
100
Anise
Spice made from a comma shaped seed. Used in licorice products, sweet rolls, cookies, sweet pickles, and candies.
100
Basil
Herb with a pointy green leaf and is a member of the mint family.
200
Ginger
Spice made from the bumpy root of a tropical plant in China, India, Jamaica and the US. Root is called a hand. Warm, pungent, spicy flavor.
200
Cacao
Bean extracted from a large pod. Dried, roasted, and commonly used to make a brown powder used in Mexican sauces and desserts.
200
Jerk Seasoning
Ground allspice, chiles, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and ginger.
200
Star Anise
Start shaped seed fruit from the Chinese Magnolia tree. Similar in flavor to anise, although more intense and slightly bitter.
200
Chervil
Herb with dark green, curly leaves with a flavor similar to parsley but more delicate and with a hint of licorice.
300
Garlic Chives
Stem herb with a solid, flat, grass-shaped sprout and a mild garlic flavor.
300
Coffee Bean
Unripe bean extracted from the fruit of a tree. Beans are green to yellow in color. Available whole or ground and can impart subtle flavors or add a robust an intense flair to a dish. Most commonly used to make a hot breakfast beverage.
Spice made from a red, corn shaped kernel. When ground they give off a yellow orange color that is used as a natural food coloring for butter, cheese, and smoked fish. aka annatto seed.
300
Dill
Herb with feathery, blue-green leaves and is a member of the parsley family.
400
Horseradish
Spice made from the large, brown skinned root of a shrub related to the radish. Pungent, hot and spicy flavor.
400
Cassia
Spice made from the bark of a small evergreen tree. Thicker and darker than cinnamon, flavor is stronger and less refined. aka Chinese cinnamon
400
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Equal proportions of ground cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, start anise, and Szechuan pepper
400
Cumin
Spice made from a crescent-shaped amber, white, or black seed that is a member of the parsley family. Essential ingredient in curry and chili powder.
400
Cilantro
Herb that comes from the stem and leaves of the coriander plant. Distinct flavor that is slightly lemony. aka Chinese parsley
500
Tumeric
Spice made from the root of a lily-like plant in the ginger family. When ground, a bright-yellow powder is produced.
500
Cinnamon
Made from the dried, thin, inner bark of a small evergreen tree. Bark is orange brown. Distinct flavor and can be used in sweet and savory dishes.
500
Poultry Seasoning
Black pepper, marjoram, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, thyme.
500
Fennel
Spice made from an oval, light brown and green seed. Resemble anise in flavor and aroma. Used in Scandinavian dishes.
500
marjoram
Herb with short, oval, pale-green leaves and is a member of the mint family. Flavor similar to a cross between oregano and thyme.