Kale, also known as borecole, is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet. A leafy green, kale is available in curly, ornamental, or dinosaur varieties. It belongs to the Brassica family that includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, collards, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Medicinal and...
Flax seeds are everywhere and used in many health-conscious recipes, but the microgreen version also nutritionally packed. Full of vitamins, iron, potassium, essential amino acids, antioxidants, and protein, it’s no wonder why it’s such a popular food. Culinary uses On its own, flax adds a nutty flavor...
One of the most widely used and loved herbs and spices in the world are derived from the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. The leaves of this plant are frequently referred to as cilantro, while the seeds are most commonly called coriander. Cilantro leaves have pungent smell...
This annual herb grows up to a height of about 3 feet and has feathery green leaves called dill weed, marketed in both fresh and dried forms. The distinctive flavor of fresh dill weed in no way translates to its dried form. Fresh dill does, however,...
Chives are a very popular garnishing spice in French and Chinese cooking. Chives are used fresh or dried. The light purplish flowers of chives have a light, delicate chivelike flavor. The entire length of the tubular leaf is used in foods. Chinese chives have flat and...
hat subtle, tender flavor-part anise, part parsley-that you've been trying to identify in the fish sauce, will almost certainly turn out to be chervil, the most retiring of the sister spices that make up the fines herbes of French cuisine, but one that's good company...
Cabbage is one of the most ubiquitous vegetables, and it comes in many varieties—red, purple, green, and Napa cabbage (the latter of which is usually found in Chinese cooking). It’s one of the oldest vegetables around, dating as far back as the 1600s. Medicinal and Nutritional...
One cup of boiled beet leaves has 39 calories and no fat. When served as a side dish, this makes an excellent accompaniment to a low-fat and low-calorie meal. Medicinal and Nutritional Benefits Studies have found the positive effects beet juice can have on human exercise and...
The name Basil is derived from the Greek word for king or royal, a nickname and reputation it earns by being the most popular culinary herb! Its popularity spans the globe since basil proves to be a good match for almost any kind of food....
Arugula (Eruca vesicaria sativa) is a leafy green herb of the mustard family. Known also as rocket, Italian cress, roquette, and rucola, arugula has elongated dark green leaves that are lobed like the leaves of an oak. In the ground, the plant resembles a loose...
