Sitemap Cooking With Herbs and Spices It is amazing to consider how much impact herbs and spices have had on the history of the world; the spice road where spices were practically currency, battles were fought, and kingdoms were conquered all in the name of spices. Cooking With Herbs and Spices Page 2 In ancient times herbs and spices were used in rituals and ceremonies, for embalming and some cultures even buried people with a jar of spice. Some spices were more valuable than gold. Cooking With Herbs and Spices Page 3 In modern times we use them for cooking and they’re much more reasonably priced, thankfully, although saffron may still set you back a fair amount. Just thinking about herbs and spices conjures images of far off lands and exotic places and with good reason; India produces about 85% if the world’s spices, and India is pretty far off. Cooking With Herbs and Spices Page 4 Some cultures still rely on spices for medicinal purposes. Peppers are said to speed the metabolism. In current times we use herbs and spices to flavor food and for an occasional cup of soothing tea, not nearly so exotic. They become even more important in lean cooking when we do not rely on fat for flavor. Chicken Recipes Chicken is the most popular dinner choice in America. Here are some great ideas. Chicken Recipes - Page 2 More great ideas for America's favorite poultry. Chicken Recipes - Page 3 Chicken is also a very economical choice. Chicken Recipes - Page 4 Delicious and low fat, chicken is also very diet friendly. Chicken Recipes - Page 5 Chicken is also a very kid friendly choice for dinner. Crock Pot Recipes Crock pot recipes are good filling food in cool weather and the do not heat up the house in the summertime. Crock Pot Recipes - Page 2 Crock Pot Recipes and Slow Cooker Recipes practically cook themselves. Diet Recipes Low fat, low calorie, light points and healthy recipes the whole family will enjoy. More Diet Recipes Diet Recipes and Low Fat Recipes with great flavors and low fat. Healthy Recipes Healthy Recipes and Low Fat Recipes filled with fresh flavors and wonderful nutrition. Kids Favorite Recipes Kids can be picky eaters and it can be hard to cook to please the whole family. Here are some ideas. Kids Favorite Recipes - Page 2 These tried and true recipes are favorites of families everywhere. There is nothing like a peaceful dinner. Kids Favorite Recipes - Page 3 Some ideas of recipes to make to please the little ones in the house.