The scent of fenugreek is reminiscent of a hay field. One of the plant's common names is "Greek hay" because of this trait. When tasted, the ground seed imparts a bitter, earthy, celery-like and nutty flavor, with one surprising note: the flavor we recognize as maple. It's a strong enough resemblance that extract of fenugreek is used in the production of artificial maple syrup. Fenugreek is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, and is also found in North African and Middle Eastern dishes.
Allspice has the flavor and aroma of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper. It is commonly used in jerk rubs, moles, some curries, soups, sausages, pickling...
Allspice has the flavor and aroma of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper. It is commonly used in jerk rubs, moles, some curries, soups, sausages, pickling...
Anise is known for its flavor, which resembles liquorice, fennel, or tarragon. The liquorice-like flavor is widely used to flavor cakes, cookies, breads, and fruit...