Saturday, July 25, 2009

Spicing Up The Summer

Even though it's hot out , there nothing wrong with spicing up your summer cooking. There's a variety of ways to go , whether with curry or cinnamon, cardamon or nutmeg. They add a small blastof heat and flavor, giving even the most ordinary foods an exotic flavor. There are many spices to choose form.It just dpeends on what you want and the taste you're looking for.



Spices are used for rubs during the wamrer weather. This makes any grilled meat not only tastier but better looking too. The spice of choice for this is usually paprika. it gives it a peppery zest while tinging the meat a nice orange color. Cumin is another good spice used mostly in Indian cooking and mixed with cinnamon and cardamon.This is good if you;re making any kind of kabob or outdoor curry. marjoram and oregano, herbs considered to be spices, are good in a lemon marinade.



Spices can be used at the end of a meal too. There are many summertime desserts that can do with some flavor enhancement. Add some ground cinnamon or nutmeg to plain vanilla ice cream for a different spin. Another is to sprinkle some on berries such as blueberries or blackberries for a more exotic taste. Spiced apples in whipped cream is another interesting sweet.

Don't be afraid to heat up your meals and desserts this summer. Use spices to bring in a more lively flavor. it's the hot that welcomed.

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