TIP OF THE DAY: An Herb Pot Of Dill

Feathery and fern-like, dill imparts its unique flavor to many dishes. Dill is often called dill weed in order to distinguish it from dill seed, the seed of the dill plant, which is a spice with a flavor similar to caraway. Dill is a natural with scrambled eggs and omelets (add cheese, especially feta). Add…
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RECIPE: Tilapia With Gingered Rhubarb Sauce

Fish and rhubarb? Absolutely! Photo courtesy McCormick. The eighth of McCormick’s 2010 flavor trends is a pairing of roasted ginger & rhubarb Ginger is a wonderfully pungent spice with a long history of cultivation. In China, where the plant originated, as well as in other Asian countries, the spice is used in a multitude of…
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RECIPE: Shepherd’s Pie With Cumin & Smashed Chickpeas

The seventh of McCormick’s 2010 food trends has an international flair: roast cumin and chickpeas (garbanzo beans). But you’ll see how this dymanic duo can enhance the most traditional English and American standards, as in this new take on Shepherd’s Pie. Cumin is a seed that is often confused with caraway (which is actually a…
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RECIPE: Mini Mousse Desserts

Banana Creme Mousse is one of the four variations of the recipe. Photo courtesy McCormick. Though pumpkin pie spice is typically found in Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts, pair it with coconut milk and you can add a burst of spice to all kinds of desserts, year-round. Pumpkin pie spice and coconut milk is the sixth…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Put A Spin On Your Salad Or Sandwich

Give your regular egg salad, chicken salad or tuna salad an Asian spin. For each 1/4 cup mayonnaise, add 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios. Instead of lettuce on your sandwich, add baby arugula. And instead of white bread, go for whole grain bread: two slices equal 2/3 of your daily…
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