See also: Edible Flowers
Jalapeno Madness
jalapenomadness.com
Dedicated to the world's greatest chili pepper. Recipes, links and information.
Cardamom
avalon.net
Brief introduction as well as some Scandinavian recipes using cardamom.
Asian Ingredients
asiarecipe.com
Information and uses of spices in many cuisines including Thai, Korean, Phillipino, Chinese, Japanese, and Kosher.
Gardening For All Seasons
amagickgarden.com
Cooking with herbs information and recipes.
The Ginger People
gingerpeople.com
A varied collection of recipes using ginger, including drinks, salads, fish, baked goods, rice, and vinaigrette.
Sheila's Herb Patch
uq.net.au
Includes recipes and seasoning suggestions, with brief descriptions and photos of various herbs.
Nurse Mary-Bell's Herb Popovers
goodegg.com
Simple recipe using cayenne pepper, minced fresh parsley, and dried thyme.
Allspice
gourmetsleuth.com
Short discussion and list of uses.
Cooking with Herbs
caryn.com
Recipes for appetizers, condiments, soups, and main courses using fresh herbal ingredients.
A Pinch Of
apinchof.com
Creative information and recipes about culinary herbs and spices.
Thewisegardener.com
thewisegardener.com
Tropical cooking and gardening with spices and herbs.
Greenline: A Kitchen Herb Garden
urbanext.uiuc.edu
Tips for growing useful herb gardens and recipe for fresh herb butter.
Pepper Fool
pepperfool.com
Many spicy recipes, restaurant reviews, and chili information.
The Herb Garden -- Drying Herbs
urbanext.uiuc.edu
Fact sheet from University of Illinois Extension on this topic.
Herbs
kitchenhelper.net
Pictures and descriptions of common herbs used in cooking.
Epicentre Exotic Spice Recipes
theepicentre.com
Spices and ethnic cuisines with tested recipes, an encyclopedia of spices, and spice usage and history.
Selecting, Storing and Using Fresh Herbs
ohioline.osu.edu
A fact sheet on the topic, from Ohio State University Extension. Includes practical table of culinary herb uses.
Herbs and Spices
cnn.com
Outline of a numbers of spices with graphics of each.
Wasabi
homepage3.nifty.com
How to grate a green/fresh/raw wasabi with a sharkskin grater for bringing the best fragrance.
Basil
botanical.com
A old recipe for aromatic seasoning taken from a book published in 1931, written in fairy old English.
Herb Recipes
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
Jefferson County Master Gardeners. Collection of recipes.
Schwartz
schwartz.co.uk
Search database of spicy recipes and special offers from this UK spice company.
Guide to Culinary Salts from GourmetSleuth
gourmetsleuth.com
A cook's guide to culinary salt including descriptions, photographs and suggested substitutions.
Seasoned Pioneers
seasonedpioneers.co.uk
Exotic and authentic spice blends, chillies, spices and specialist culinary ingredients of every major world cuisine. Information and advice on usage together with many recipes.
Fresh Herb Tips and Hints
freshherbs.com
Suggestions for using individual and mixed herbs. from Shenandoah Growers.
Epazote by Gourmetsleuth
gourmetsleuth.com
The leaves of this plant are also known as Mexican tea. The article discusses history, uses, nutrition and includes recipes.
Cooking with Herbs
fredericksburgherbfarm.com
Recipes and tips from the Fredericksburg Herb Farm in Fredericksburg, Texas.
New England Herb Company
newenglandherbcompany.com
Information, benefits, and recipes on using fresh herbs from a New England company that provides fresh herbs to supermarkets.
Chili Recipes at Recipezaar
recipezaar.com
Recipes featuring chili
Cooking with Herbs 1 2 3
mountainvalleygrowers.com
Tips for the beginner on how to get to know culinary herbs. In depth information on six must have perennial herbs.
Lesley's Herb Garden
lesleycooks.com
List of commonly home grown herbs and how to harvest and preserve them.
Make your own herbal vinegars
glenbrookfarm.com
Create herbal vinegars for cooking and adding flavor, beauty treatments and for medicinal uses.
Kitchen Herbalist Recipes
kitchenherbalist.com
Food, beverage, body and home care recipes using herbs, including Cinnamon Mint Tea and Summer Salad with Heather Vinaigrette. .
Botanical.Com Index of Recipes
botanical.com
An index of assorted recipes using herbs and other basic food stuffs.
SpiceAdvice
spiceadvice.com
An informative site about spices, including a spice encyclopedia, usage tips and seasonal recipes.
Indian Curry Company
indiancurry.com
Resource for Indian cooking, choose from one of several hundred recipes.
Saffron by Gourmetsleuth
gourmetsleuth.com
Stigmas of the crocus sativa flower. The article discusses the history, uses, nutrition, and includes equivalents, substitutions, and recipes.
Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages
uni-graz.at
Reference information about more than 100 herbs and spices, plus their usage in ethnic cuisines.
Cyberspace Grill Herb and Spice Index
cyberspacegrill.com
A descriptive index of 48 herbs and spices, such as Basil, Cumin, Coriander, and Lemongrass. Descriptions include photos and history.
The Zen Herbs Co
zenherbs.co.uk
A portal for information about herbs and spices from around the world. Includes an interactive garden, and advice.
Herb Information from AsiaRecipe
asiarecipe.com
Information, uses, history and recipes.
Better Homes and Gardens : Spices
bhg.com
Find out which spices are perfect for certain types of foods and create a tasty meal for you and your family! Also, learn a few tricks for substituting dried herbs and spices.
Cilantro from GourmetSleuth
gourmetsleuth.com
Recipes and an article discussing the history, uses, and nutrition of the leaves of the coriander plant which is also known as Chinese parsley.
rocoto.com
rocoto.com
A Website dedicated to collecting, growing, eating, and preserving South American chile peppers
Herbs in the Kitchen
herbalgardens.com
Recipes using herbs, edible flowers and produce. Dressings, marinades, salads, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, drinks and desserts.
Angelica
botanical.com
Information and how to preserve this herb which is a popular flavouring for confectionery and liqueurs
Wild Greek Oregano - All About
greekproducts.gr
History and uses of wild Greek oregano, the perennial herb Origanum vulgaris.
Spice & Herb Encyclopedia
culinarycafe.com
Created by the Culinary Café , this site offers general descriptions, geographical sources, traditional ethnic uses, taste and aroma, history and region of origin, and creative uses of over forty spices and herbs.
Saffron
greekproducts.com
Presents assorted information on the subject.
Coriander
botanical.com
Recipe from a book published in 1931, for curry powder.
Cardamom
gourmetsleuth.com
Short discussion and list of uses.
Lemon Grass
gourmetsleuth.com
Also know as Takrai, it is popular in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. How to grow, use, and store.
Salsify
botanical.com
Recipe for soup, or served baked, with cheese, or stewed. From a book published in 1931.