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(Origanum vulgare) Oregano means “mountain joy” and along with basil, is synonymous with tomato based Italian cooking. But, this herb is widely used in Turkish, Greek, Spanish and Mexican culinary...

(Zingiber officinale) Ginger has been around for thousands of years and is associated with Indian and Chinese cooking. Although technically not a root but a rhizome (horizontal plant stem), ginger...

(Allium sativum) Also known as the “stinking rose,” garlic is in the same family as onions, leeks and scallions. The bulb is covered by a dry, thin membrane which can...

(Anethum graveolens) The word “dill” comes from the Norse “dilla” meaning “to lull”. Dill tea is used to help lull a person to sleep. The dill plant is used primarily...

(Capsicum frutescens) The name cayenne comes from where this spice was believed to originate - the Cayenne region of French Guiana. Cayenne pepper is made from the finely ground seeds...

Curry is not a single herb but a blend of spices. Although curries can differ by color (red, yellow, green) and spice mix, the primary ingredient is turmeric. Other common...

(Ocimum basilicum) While basil comes in a number of varieties, large-leafed sweet basil is most commonly used in cooking. Other varieties include bush basil, which is less pungent and purple...

Serves about 2 Ingredients:1 pound of shrimpFlour Olive oil2-3 large cloves of garlic1 red jalapeno pepper or red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup dry white wine1 lemon1 teaspoon yellow curry1...

Serves about 4 2 Chicken Breasts ¼ - ½ cup chopped red onion2 sticks celery1 green apple1 cup of green or red grapes½ cup unsalted almond slivers¼ cup dried currants...

Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6-8 Servings Ingredients:Olive oil1 small onion1 carrot1-2 celery stalks2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp flour3 cups low-fat milk 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes4 Tbsp tomato paste...