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Anise seed is used extensively to flavor liquors, cookies, cakes, fruit dishes, coleslaw, rye bread, apple pie and meats. It also makes a wonderful addition to teas.
These small, reddish-brown seeds, borne on the annatto tree, are used to impart a rich yellow color and mild, distinctive flavor to foods such as rice and sauces.
Directions: Cover seeds with water and simmer for five minutes. Turn off the heat and soak in water for an hour. Cool before grinding.
Use in bakery and tomato products to absorb moisture and thicken.
Can be used as a flour replacer in muffin mixes and in tomato sauce to extend the sauce and provide improved pulpy texture and enhanced sweetness.C
Your apple pie will be worthy of a state-fair ribbon when seasoned with this rich,aromatic blend. Use it in other dishes, too -- just about any recipe that calls for cinnamon and/or nutmeg, in fact.
Arrowroot is an excellent base for cream sauces, and clear glazes, and it doesn't lose its thickening ability in the presence of acid, like flour does. This quality makes it an excellent choice for thickening acidic fruits.
Ashwagandha root is an herb similar to ginseng (and sometimes called Indian ginseng), used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine. Ashwagandha is known as a vitality tonic and adaptogen.
Supports healthy immune function.*
Directions: To use as a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.
This meat-free alternative adds full bacon flavor to salads, side dishes, and sandwiches -- anyplace you'd enjoy a taste of meat.
