Drawer Organizer

Limited counter space is the main reason people struggle to organize their spice collection. Drawers can come in handy if you’re dealing with this issue, and they’re becoming increasingly popular these days. If you opt for this method, don’t forget to mark your spices properly and find a convenient way to arrange them.

Tiered Shelves

Shelves can be used to organize all sorts of different things, and spices fall under this category. This method is a perfect fit for you if you’re constantly struggling to look for your spices because they’ll be easy to spot at the first glance.

Rotating Spice Organizer

Rotating spice organizers are a great present for all passionate foodies and they’re available at pretty much every home store these days. In addition to providing easy access to your spices, they can also save you a lot of counter space due to their compact size.

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A Deep Dive

You may have heard this process called chhonk, tadka, vaghar, or tempering—depending on where you heard about it. It works because most flavor compounds in spices are fat-soluble and fat coats your tongue, so blooming spices in fat lets those flavors stay in contact with your taste buds for longer.

How to Do It

Blooming spices is simple. Just heat a couple tablespoons of oil or ghee over medium-low heat. Add ground or whole spices as well as other aromatics (garlic, bay leaves, etc.). Cook until you can smell it, which should only take a couple of minutes. And there you go! From there, you can make your lentils, vegetables, or sauce all the more flavorful.

The post A Guide to Blooming Spices appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Start Small

Sure, you may be made fun of for finding black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes spicy, but who cares? Using them more often in your cooking will help you be able to work your way up to more intense heat.

Be Consistent

If you really want to increase your spice tolerance, you’ll have to eat spicy food more frequently. Keep it gradual but try to include spicy meals at least a few times a week, so you don’t lose all of the tolerance you’ve built up.

Use Coolants

As you start venturing into more and more intense territory, don’t hesitate to make use of coolants like dairy, lime, cilantro, and coconut milk. This will help put out the fire in your mouth, and it’s a totally legit way to make spicy food more tolerable.

The post How to Increase Your Tolerance to Spice appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Cinnamon

The most recognizable taste in pumpkin pie spice is cinnamon—a spicy, sweet, and warm spice, which gives the backbone to the rest of the spice flavors that are found within the mix, along with helping out its aroma.

Nutmeg

One of the main sources of the aroma in pumpkin pie is nutmeg. Containing a smell that many describe as resembling that of a forest, its slightly sweet flavor also enhances the dessert.

Ginger

Most people either love ginger or hate it, but its presence in pumpkin pie is complementary and you might not even notice it. The sharp, peppery taste and smell of this spice is hardly noticeable—unless you really pay attention—but in its small dose does wonders.

Cloves

Finally, cloves are the last common spice found in pumpkin pie. This dried-out tree bud is ground into the mix in small quantities and provides a hint of a pungent sweetness and warmth that is unmistakable.

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Turmeric

Turmeric has been known to be a potent spice for centuries. It made its first appearance in India where it was widely used in curries and it’s still used today. It contains curcumin, a potent antioxidant, which helps boost your immune system. Got a cold? Mix some ginger, honey, and a pinch of turmeric to treat the sniffles.

Za’atar

Za’atar is your all in one Meditteranean spice that’s packed with a punch. It contains dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. This toasty spice is great to put on top of meat dishes! In the Middle East, za’atar is commonly found in bread dishes to add more of a kick. Try this spice out – you might just get addicted to it.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice that’s extremely flexible. It can be placed in pasta, oatmeals, and even curry dishes to give it a bittersweet flavor. It’s an intense spice that’s both spicy and sweet. The great thing about it is that it has anti-inflammatory properties and can even help lower blood sugar levels in people with Diabetes.

The post Must-Have Spices For Your Kitchen appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Fights Inflammation

Turmeric is a powerful weapon against inflammation. It is much better than any pill or medication. The word is, that turmeric is the best anti-inflammatory weapon in the world.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiCEAV3nx9W/

Prevents Cancer

The most amazing benefit of them all. A number of studies have shown that this herb can affect the growth of cancerous cells and help in the fight against this terrible disease.

Better Skin

Who doesn’t love amazing skin? Well if you include this herb in your everyday cooking, you will soon notice a number of positive changes in your skin appearance.

Boosts The Immune System

Just the thing we all need. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers, your immune system will be flying. The best thing is that you can really include it in a number of dishes in the easiest possible ways. Just google for some great recipes online, and enjoy the benefits of this herb.

The post 4 Great Reasons to Include Turmeric In Your Meals appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Better Circulation

Poor circulation is one of the main reasons why a lot of people feel week and tired all the time. Thanks to this super-spice your metabolism will be boosted in no time. It is great in improving the blood flow and helping everything work better.

Protects From Cancer

Saffron can actually protect you from one of the worst modern diseases. The carotene crocin contained in this spice can destroy different cancer cells. That way, saffron is a proven cancer-fighting ingredient.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm51uI3nrD0/?tagged=saffron

No More Depression

We’re all trying to find a natural way to unwind and get a relief from stress. It is definitely much more complicated than it looks. Saffron is actually one of the greatest ways you can feel stress-free in a short time. It is also confirmed that this spice can help with depression. It contains ingredients that simply elevate the mood and provide a great effect naturally.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm5jWUyFc0y/?tagged=saffron

The post All The Reasons Why Saffron Is The Best Spice Ever appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Turmeric

This spice is used most often in Indian cooking, but you can put it in anything from health shakes to potatoes. It’s also a perfect natural dye if you want something to turn yellow, such as rice.

Paprika

This Spanish spice is used over everything, including Spanish octopus, but it is also essential for Middle Eastern cooking.

Allspice

Allspice is a really unique warm spice used a lot in Asian cooking. But, it is also essential to Cajun cuisine as well. You can get it pre-ground or in large seeds, both having a lot of flavor.

Cumin

Cumin is used in a lot of Mexican-American cooking, but can also be a great alleviating spice in Indian curries and African stews.

The post These Spices Are Essential For Your Pantry appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ranch Dressing Mix

Ingredients:

1 cup dried parsley

2/3 cup garlic salt

1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers

1/2 cup dried minced onion

1/2 cup onion salt

1/4 cup onion powder

1/4 cup garlic powder

2 tablespoons dried dill weed

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup buttermilk

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and shake. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dry mix with one cup mayonnaise and one cup buttermilk. Chill for four hours.

Onion Soup Mix

Ingredients:

1/4 cup dry onion flakes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and use with other soup recipes.

Italian Seasoning Mix

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons dried basil

3 tablespoons oregano

3 tablespoons parsley flakes

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and grind until coarse.

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Drawer Organizer

Limited counter space is the main reason people struggle to organize their spice collection. Drawers can come in handy if you’re dealing with this issue, and they’re becoming increasingly popular these days. If you opt for this method, don’t forget to mark your spices properly and find a convenient way to arrange them.

Tiered Shelves

Shelves can be used to organize all sorts of different things, and spices fall under this category. This method is a perfect fit for you if you’re constantly struggling to look for your spices because they’ll be easy to spot at the first glance.

Rotating Spice Organizer

Rotating spice organizers are a great present for all passionate foodies and they’re available at pretty much every home store these days. In addition to providing easy access to your spices, they can also save you a lot of counter space due to their compact size.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Jabali_Collection/Households (@jabali_collection)

The post Best Ways to Keep Your Spice Collection Perfectly Organized appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

A Deep Dive

You may have heard this process called chhonk, tadka, vaghar, or tempering—depending on where you heard about it. It works because most flavor compounds in spices are fat-soluble and fat coats your tongue, so blooming spices in fat lets those flavors stay in contact with your taste buds for longer.

How to Do It

Blooming spices is simple. Just heat a couple tablespoons of oil or ghee over medium-low heat. Add ground or whole spices as well as other aromatics (garlic, bay leaves, etc.). Cook until you can smell it, which should only take a couple of minutes. And there you go! From there, you can make your lentils, vegetables, or sauce all the more flavorful.

The post A Guide to Blooming Spices appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Start Small

Sure, you may be made fun of for finding black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes spicy, but who cares? Using them more often in your cooking will help you be able to work your way up to more intense heat.

Be Consistent

If you really want to increase your spice tolerance, you’ll have to eat spicy food more frequently. Keep it gradual but try to include spicy meals at least a few times a week, so you don’t lose all of the tolerance you’ve built up.

Use Coolants

As you start venturing into more and more intense territory, don’t hesitate to make use of coolants like dairy, lime, cilantro, and coconut milk. This will help put out the fire in your mouth, and it’s a totally legit way to make spicy food more tolerable.

The post How to Increase Your Tolerance to Spice appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Cinnamon

The most recognizable taste in pumpkin pie spice is cinnamon—a spicy, sweet, and warm spice, which gives the backbone to the rest of the spice flavors that are found within the mix, along with helping out its aroma.

Nutmeg

One of the main sources of the aroma in pumpkin pie is nutmeg. Containing a smell that many describe as resembling that of a forest, its slightly sweet flavor also enhances the dessert.

Ginger

Most people either love ginger or hate it, but its presence in pumpkin pie is complementary and you might not even notice it. The sharp, peppery taste and smell of this spice is hardly noticeable—unless you really pay attention—but in its small dose does wonders.

Cloves

Finally, cloves are the last common spice found in pumpkin pie. This dried-out tree bud is ground into the mix in small quantities and provides a hint of a pungent sweetness and warmth that is unmistakable.

The post Spices that Make a Pumpkin Pie Taste Just Right appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Turmeric

Turmeric has been known to be a potent spice for centuries. It made its first appearance in India where it was widely used in curries and it’s still used today. It contains curcumin, a potent antioxidant, which helps boost your immune system. Got a cold? Mix some ginger, honey, and a pinch of turmeric to treat the sniffles.

Za’atar

Za’atar is your all in one Meditteranean spice that’s packed with a punch. It contains dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. This toasty spice is great to put on top of meat dishes! In the Middle East, za’atar is commonly found in bread dishes to add more of a kick. Try this spice out – you might just get addicted to it.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice that’s extremely flexible. It can be placed in pasta, oatmeals, and even curry dishes to give it a bittersweet flavor. It’s an intense spice that’s both spicy and sweet. The great thing about it is that it has anti-inflammatory properties and can even help lower blood sugar levels in people with Diabetes.

The post Must-Have Spices For Your Kitchen appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Fights Inflammation

Turmeric is a powerful weapon against inflammation. It is much better than any pill or medication. The word is, that turmeric is the best anti-inflammatory weapon in the world.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiCEAV3nx9W/

Prevents Cancer

The most amazing benefit of them all. A number of studies have shown that this herb can affect the growth of cancerous cells and help in the fight against this terrible disease.

Better Skin

Who doesn’t love amazing skin? Well if you include this herb in your everyday cooking, you will soon notice a number of positive changes in your skin appearance.

Boosts The Immune System

Just the thing we all need. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers, your immune system will be flying. The best thing is that you can really include it in a number of dishes in the easiest possible ways. Just google for some great recipes online, and enjoy the benefits of this herb.

The post 4 Great Reasons to Include Turmeric In Your Meals appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Better Circulation

Poor circulation is one of the main reasons why a lot of people feel week and tired all the time. Thanks to this super-spice your metabolism will be boosted in no time. It is great in improving the blood flow and helping everything work better.

Protects From Cancer

Saffron can actually protect you from one of the worst modern diseases. The carotene crocin contained in this spice can destroy different cancer cells. That way, saffron is a proven cancer-fighting ingredient.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm51uI3nrD0/?tagged=saffron

No More Depression

We’re all trying to find a natural way to unwind and get a relief from stress. It is definitely much more complicated than it looks. Saffron is actually one of the greatest ways you can feel stress-free in a short time. It is also confirmed that this spice can help with depression. It contains ingredients that simply elevate the mood and provide a great effect naturally.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm5jWUyFc0y/?tagged=saffron

The post All The Reasons Why Saffron Is The Best Spice Ever appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Turmeric

This spice is used most often in Indian cooking, but you can put it in anything from health shakes to potatoes. It’s also a perfect natural dye if you want something to turn yellow, such as rice.

Paprika

This Spanish spice is used over everything, including Spanish octopus, but it is also essential for Middle Eastern cooking.

Allspice

Allspice is a really unique warm spice used a lot in Asian cooking. But, it is also essential to Cajun cuisine as well. You can get it pre-ground or in large seeds, both having a lot of flavor.

Cumin

Cumin is used in a lot of Mexican-American cooking, but can also be a great alleviating spice in Indian curries and African stews.

The post These Spices Are Essential For Your Pantry appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ranch Dressing Mix

Ingredients:

1 cup dried parsley

2/3 cup garlic salt

1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers

1/2 cup dried minced onion

1/2 cup onion salt

1/4 cup onion powder

1/4 cup garlic powder

2 tablespoons dried dill weed

2 tablespoons ground black pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup buttermilk

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and shake. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dry mix with one cup mayonnaise and one cup buttermilk. Chill for four hours.

Onion Soup Mix

Ingredients:

1/4 cup dry onion flakes

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and use with other soup recipes.

Italian Seasoning Mix

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons dried basil

3 tablespoons oregano

3 tablespoons parsley flakes

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and grind until coarse.

The post These Seasoning Recipes Are Shockingly Easy appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.