Tag: Black Pepper

Homemade Indian Curry Powder

The Curry Powder can be as spicy as you like to make it. This is a basic curry powder and you can use this is any recipe that calls for “generic” curry powder. Use to flavor meats, rice dishes, soups, sauces, or vegetables. To make a paste for a...

Caldeirada-Portuguese Fish Stew

This is a rustic stew constructed in layers cooked and served in the same pot. Use something like a Dutch oven if you are having company. This could also be made in your slow cooker, just put in the ingredients and cook on low for about 6 hours or...

Baharat

 Make this spice mix to add depth to rice, soups, meat, fish and chicken dishes. It is especially good with lentils....

Cacio e Pepe, Pepper Pasta

This dish makes a great side for any broiled or grilled meat, as well as a quick main dish when you’re feeling really lazy, but want something yummy to eat....

Ras-El-Hanout

Ras el Hanout is said to the be mix which highlights the best of the best! A merchant in Morocco may blend this traditional mix for sale to show off the best spices in his shop! This spice mix is best used in chicken and beef dishes, tagines, and rice...

Black Pepper-The Most Popular Spice of All

What Is Black Pepper? Black pepper, the most popular spice of all, is the fruit of the plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both, a spice and medicine.  Its spiciness is due to the chemical piperine, not to be confused with the capsaicin which is the heat element in chili peppers. It is used...