Coriander

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Coriander or cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) leaves looks similar to parsley, but they have a completely different flavour: strong and lemon-like. Corianer leaves are used raw in [...]

Finally it's spring and I have enough coriander to use it everywhere: fresh coriander is perfect on chicken, fish and eggs, and it's a classic combo with ingredients like lemon, [...]

Many of you already knows that I love indian cuisine, but I must confess I've used store bought curry powder for my recipes... until now. Choosing and preparing the various [...]

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My coriander started to bolting and I took some pictures of its white flowers. A close-up: they look like tiny daisies. Read also: Cooking with coriander Fresh [...]

I've harvested all seeds from my aromatic plants and spices, and I guess it's the right time to enjoy a dukkah. Any way, all ingredients are dried, so you can prepare this recipe [...]

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I took this picture of paella in Portobello Road: it' really gigantic! With my fresh coriander I made paella at home... it was smaller than the one of the picture, but really [...]

It's time to harvest coriander seeds: they will be useful for the next year sowing, but they can also be used as a spice. Coriander seeds are light brown, with a spherical [...]