Although herbs and spices are often grouped together, they are actually completely different cooking elements with one basic similarity: They come from aromatic plants. Herbs are the leaves, stems, ...

Salt and (good) pepper can get you pretty far in your cooking, but true grown-up cooks use an arsenal of herbs and spices to flavor their meals. How you stock your spice cabinet will depend on the ...

It's OK: We get it. Almost every recipe ever says to pick the leaves and tender stems from a bunch of herbs and trash the rest. You’ve been conditioned to think that the remainder of the plant is ...

Cilantro, a strong and distinctive herb frequently used in Latin American, Asian and Indian cuisine, provides a fresh and citrusy flavor to a variety of dishes... but to some, it tastes like soap.

Cilantro, a strong and distinctive herb frequently used in Latin American, Asian and Indian cuisine, provides a fresh and citrusy flavor to a variety of dishes... but to some, it tastes like soap.