Unexpected Spice Facts You May Not Know Yet

Spices and herbs are not just aromatic additives to food. Most of them are capable of exerting a beneficial effect on the body. I have prepared some interesting information for you about the 6 most popular spices and simple recipes with them.

Cinnamon
This spice is a powerful antioxidant. It helps fight inflammation and slows the blood division process. Cinnamon is great in baked goods, especially when combined with apples. It can also be added to mulled wine or other hot drinks. If you love rich meat flavors, feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon while marinating pork or beef.

Oatmeal cookies
Quick and delicious tea biscuits for adults and children. Ingredients: Egg - 1 piece; Oatmeal flour - 1 glass; Wheat flour - 1/2 cup; Butter - 70 grams; Sugar or honey to taste; Baking powder and cinnamon - 1 teaspoon each. In a deep bowl, mix the softened butter, sugar and egg. Whisk until swollen. Add flour and cinnamon sifted with baking powder. Stir well. Form small balls from the resulting dough, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake the cookies until golden brown at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.

Roasted zucchini
Fragrant and juicy pumpkin is a great snack or side dish. Ingredients: Zucchini - 1/2 piece; Butter - 50 grams; Honey - 1 tablespoon. l .; Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon l Salt - 1 teaspoon; Sage - 1/2 teaspoon; Taste the spices (garlic, rosemary, pepper, etc.). Wash the squash, peel and cut it into small slices, but not to the end. Rub in a salt and spice mixture. Put the zucchini on a baking sheet and put in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes. Melt the butter, add honey and lemon juice and sage. Pour the cream over it and send the pumpkin back to the oven until it's fully cooked.