Go Ahead, Spice Up Your Diet

Two new studies have found that consuming herbs and spices can help promote better cardiovascular health. One study found that adding herbs and spices to meals may help reduce blood pressure in people at risk of heart disease. The other study linked spice supplements...

Why You Should Use a Salt-Free Dry Rub

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A SALT-FREE DRY RUB By: Claire Lower I have never bought—never imagined I would buy—a seasoning blend that bragged about being “salt-free.” (“Couldn’t be me,” as the kids say.) I love salt—and have an ever-growing collection of sodium chloride to...

HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT STEAK (WITH SCIENCE)

By Stephanie Pappas A perfect steak is a tasty centerpiece to an impressive meal. Fortunately, science can help make this dinner delicious. The ideal steak is a matter of taste, but proper cooking involves balancing a high external temperature with a lower internal...

ADDING SPICES AND HERBS TO FOOD

By: SpiceAdvice How to Add: Spices and herbs should be used to enhance the natural flavor of food–not disguise or obscure it. Many herbs and spices can complement a dish and each other; however, be selective in their combinations. Avoid using too many at one time. Use...

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THE MAILLARD REACTION – AKA GOLDEN BROWN DELICIOUS

By: Cody Ruch, Spice Science One of my favorite parts of cooking is the Maillard reaction. Although you may not have heard of it, it is something we are all familiar with. It often gets called “browning” or “the browning reaction”. Since the color change isn’t the...

6 NATURAL KITCHEN INGREDIENTS TO PRESERVE FOOD WITHOUT USING FOOD ADDITIVES

By: Sarika Rana Did you know that using natural kitchen ingredients may also help in preserving food? Natural preservatives work just as well as compared to their synthetic counterparts and are way healthier. HighlightsThere are various foods that may not have a long...

Seasoning your cast iron pan isn’t enough

By: Sara Chodosh Cast iron is strange mixture of incredibly durable and unusually delicate—especially for a cooking implement. The metal is physically sturdy, but also highly reactive, which means even a droplet of water sitting in your cast iron pan can leave a rust...

TOP 6 KETO-FRIENDLY HERBS, SEASONINGS & SPICES LIST

by: Carina Wolff Sometimes people associate the word “diet” with bad-tasting food, but just because you’re following a specific meal plan doesn’t mean your food shouldn’t taste good! If you’re used to adding sauces and seasonings into all your food, it’s easy to find...

How to Save an Overly Salty or Spicy Dish

Inspired by conversations on the Food52 Hotline, we're sharing tips and tricks that make navigating all of our kitchens easier and more fun. Today: How can you fix an overseasoned dish? Don't panic! Just follow these tips. We've all been there. You're expecting guests...
Go Ahead, Spice Up Your Diet
Go Ahead, Spice Up Your Diet

Two new studies have found that consuming herbs and spices can help promote better cardiovascular...

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Cooking with Cody

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