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Old 07-08-2005, 01:33 PM   #84 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrystalRainne
when cooking add one spice at a time and wait a few minutes before adding the next spice to get maximum flavor.
If you are using dried herbs, you also get a lot more flavor if you rub them in your hands first before putting them in the pot -- there's some technical reason for it it's like the heat from your hands releases some of the spices oils... particularly good for dried basil and oregano.
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