1. Herbs, Spices, Oils, Vinegars and Seasonings

2. Herbs Plants used in food for flavor

3. Basil One of the most popular herbs used in food
Used to flavor various dishes such as soups, fish, meat, stews, etc.
To store fresh basil, place bunch of basil in a container with water and keep at room temperature covered loosely
Fresh basil does not store well in a refrigerator
Dried basil can be easily stored at room temperature in an air tight container

4. Chives Chives are part of onion, leek and garlic family
Chives can be used to flavor various dishes such as dips, salads, etc.
Chives can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage

5. Cilantro Used in a lot of Mexican dishes (salsa) and Asian dishes
Cilantro can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage

6. Dill Dill is used to flavor dishes such as lamb and fish
Fresh dill can be stored in refrigerator
Dill seeds can be used pickling recipes

7. Fennel Fennel can be used in soups, fish dishes, etc.
Fennel can be stored in the refrigerator

8. Parsley Parsley is frequently used as a garnish
It can be used to flavor soups or vegetables
Store parsley in the refrigerator

9. Rosemary
Rosemary has potent flavor and can be used to flavor poultry, fish, etc.
Rosemary can be stored in the refrigerator

10. Sage Sage leaves can be used in fish dishes; poultry dishes, etc.
Sage can be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage

11. Thyme
Thyme can be used in a variety of dishes such as stuffing, poultry dishes, etc.
Thyme an be stored in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage

12. Spices and Seasonings
Dried product used for flavoring of foods

13. Spices and Seasonings
Allspice – Comes from cured, unripe berry from evergreen tree
Black pepper – Comes from dried, immature Piper nigrum L. berry
Celery Salt- Salt is mixed with celery seeds
Chili Powder – Comes from dried chili pepper, salt and other spices
Cinnamon- Comes from bark of Cinnamomum cassia tree
Cumin- Comes from seeds of Cuminum cyminum dried

14. Spices and Seasonings Continued
Garlic Powder- garlic that has been granulated and dehydrated
Garlic Salt – blend of garlic that has been ground and salt
Ground Mustard- comes from ground yellow mustard seed Brassica hirta
Nutmeg- comes from nut meats of Myristica fragrans tree that have been dried and ground
Onion Salt – Mixture of dried onion and salt
Onion Powder – Dehydrated onion
Paprika- comes from pods of Capsicum annum that are dried and ground
Seasonings and spices can be stored in a dry, dark area

15. Oils
Liquid that is used for variety of roles in cooking

16. Oils
Canola Oil – Also known as rapeseed oil; good for a variety of task; monounsaturated fat
Coconut Oil – oil extract from fresh coconuts ; saturated fat; good for shorteing purposes, coatings; etc.
Corn Oil – oil made from corn kernel; good for frying, dressings, etc; polyunsatured fat
Cottonseed Oil- oil made from seeds of cotton plant; used in margarine; polyunsaturated fat
Olive Oil- oil from olive; good for baking, stir frying, etc.; monounsaturated fat
Palm Oil – oil from crushed nuts of African palm; good for flavoring and cooking; saturated fat

17. Oils Continued
Peanut Oil – oil from peanuts; used a lot in Asian cuisine; good for frying, monounsaturated fat
Sesame Oil – oil from sesame seeds; good for cooking and salad dressings; polyunsaturated fat
Soybean Oil- oil from soybeans; used in margarine and salad dressings; polyunsaturated fats
Sunflower Oil – oil made from sunflower seeds; good for cooking; used in margarine; polyunsaturated fat
Vegetable Oil – made from several different refined oils from plants; good for cooking; polyunsaturated fat
Oil can be stored at room temperature in a dry, dark place

18. Vinegars
Aged liquid that adds flavor to dishes

19. Vinegars
White vinegar- made from ethanol or acetic acid then diluted with water; good for pickling
Apple Cider Vinegar – made from apple cider; good dressings, marinades, etc.
Balsamic Vinegar – made from trebbiano grapes; aged several years; used with salty foods typically
Rice Vinegar – made from rice sugars; common in Asian cooking; good for stir frying and salads
Malt Vinegar – Made from barley kernels; typically used on fish and chips
Vinegars can be stored at room temperature