Spices and herbs are not just aromatic additives to food. Most of them are capable of creating a beneficial effect on the body. I have prepared for you interesting information about the 6 most popular spices and simple recipes with them.
Cinnamon
This spice is a powerful antioxidant. It helps fight inflammation, slowing down the process of blood splitting. Cinnamon is great in baked goods, especially when combined with apples. It can also be added to mulled wine or other warm drinks. If you like rich meat flavors, feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon when marinating pork or beef.
Oat cookies
Fast and tasty tea biscuits for adults and children. Ingredients: Egg - 1 pc .; Oatmeal flour - 1 glass; Wheat flour - 1/2 cup; Butter - 70 grams; Sugar or honey to taste; Baking powder and cinnamon - 1 tsp each. In a deep bowl, combine softened butter, sugar and egg. Whisk until fluffy. Add flour and cinnamon, sifted with baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Form small balls from the resulting dough, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment, and bake the cookies for 20 minutes until golden brown at 180 degrees.
Sage
Research shows that sage can improve brain function and is particularly good for memory. Dried sage can be added to first courses, when roasting chicken or meat. Fresh - goes well with vegetables in salads.
Baked pumpkin
The fragrant and juicy pumpkin is a great snack or side dish. Ingredients: Pumpkin - 1/2 pc .; Butter - 50 grams; Honey - 1 tbsp. l .; Lemon juice - 1 tbsp l .; Salt - 1 tsp; Sage - 1/2 tsp; Spices (garlic, rosemary, pepper, etc.) to taste. Wash the pumpkin, peel and cut into small slices, but not reaching the end. Rub with a mixture of salt and spices. Put the pumpkin 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 to it. Pour the icing over and send the pumpkin back to the oven to bake until cooked through