Herbs are always the leaves of plants. Many herb plants are “herbaceous” (non-woody), and the stems are tender and flavorful, but some herbs have tough woody stems. We mostly use herbs for savory purposes in cooking, and when compared to spices, we tend to use them in larger quantities. Examples of herbs include rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme, basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, and dill.
Check out our Seven Ways with Herbs Guide for some ideas on using a few of these herbs in your kitchen,
Spices are different parts of plants; they can be either roots/rhizomes, flowers, fruits, seeds, or bark. They tend to be more potent, so we tend to use them in relatively smaller quantities. However, this always varies by recipe and by cuisine. Examples of spices include peppercorns (fruit/seed), paprika (fruit), cinnamon (bark), cumin, coriander and nutmeg (seeds), clove (flower bud), and ginger and turmeric (rhizomes).
Check out our Seven Ways with Spices Guide for some ideas on using a few of these spices in your kitchen,
Since herbs enhance flavor, you will be able to depend less on salt and add less salt to your recipes.
When do you add herbs and spices? It depends on the kind of herb or spice you are dealing with and the cooking time the recipe calls for.
Ground spices have a more concentrated flavor than whole spices, and they will infuse sauces with flavor quicker than whole spices.
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