Spanish Translations of Herbs, Spices and Flavorings

 

From our Culinary Spice article in The News newspaper - here is a list of the commonly used spices, herbs and flavorings with their names in Spanish:

Allspice / Pimienta Gorda

Anise / Anís

Basil / Albahaca

Bay Leaves / Laurel

Black pepper / Pimienta Negra

Capers / Alcaparra

Caraway / Alcaravea

Chamomile / Manzanilla

Chervil / Cerafolio
Chives / Cebolleta
Cinnamon / Canela
Cardamom / Cardamomo
Cloves / Clavo
Comfrey / Confrey
Coriander / Cilantro
Cumin / Comino
Dill / Eneldo
Fennel / Hinojo
Garlic / Ajo
Ginger / Jengibre
Marjoram / Mejorano
Mustard / Mostaza
Nutmeg / Nuez Moscada
Onion / Cebolla
Oregano / Orégano
Paprika / Pimentón
Parsley / Perejil
Peppermint / Menta
Poppyseed / Adormidera
Rosemary / Romero
Saffron / Azafrán
Sage / Salvia
Savory / Saturega
Sesame Seed / Ajonjolí
Spearmint / Yerba Buena
Tarragon / Estragón
Thyme / Tomillo
Tumeric / Cúrcuma
Vanilla / Vanilla
Wintermint / Axocopaque

Baby Shower Luncheon

Yesterday we catered a baby shower at a beautiful home in Lomas.

On the menu:

Melon & Mango layered with Vanilla Yogurt, topped with Blackberries and Raspberries

Spinach Salad with Arugula, Pear, Shaved Parmesan with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Spinach, Portobello & Roasted Red Pepper Quiche

Herbed Bread with Hummous and Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of April 16th

Our personal chef menu for this week's delivery:

Country Beef Borscht, topped with Homemade Yogurt
Wheatberry Salad with Cranberries with Champagne Vinaigrette

Sesame Noodle Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
Miso Soup with Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots and Seaweed

Classic Swedish Meatballs
Roasted New Potatoes with Marjoram and Cracked Black Pepper

Pasta Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Zucchini, Basil and Capers
Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with Blue Cheese Dressing, Chopped Tomatoes, Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese Crumbles

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Our personal chef menu for this week's delivery:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Italian Sausage & Portobello Mushroom Lasagne
Garlic Herb Bread

Beef Teriyaki with Mixed Vegetables, served over Rice
Vegetarian Spring Rolls, with Sweet-Chili Dipping Sauce

Chicken Breasts stuffed with Ham, Sweet Onions and Kalamata Olives, with Red Wine Reduction
Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butter

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of April 2nd

Here was our menu for this week's delivery:

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Rice, served in a Tangy Tomato Sauce
Vegetable Couscous Salad with Mint, Honey and Lime Dressing

Pork Tenderloin with Maple Dijon Glaze
Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Southwestern Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
Roasted Cumin Corn

Classic Beef Bourguignon - Chunks of Beef Slowly Simmered in a Rich Red Wine Sauce, with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions and Potatoes.
Green Garden Salad, with Blue Cheese Dressing

Spice Catering Video

A video of Juliet and Iza in the kitchen. Please join us on April 23rd at the JW Marriott for the Charity Coalition's Wine & Food Festival!

Spice Catering Video

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of March 26th

Here is the menu for this week's delivery:

Indian Yogurt Chicken, served with Cumin Rice
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Maple & Honey

Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Arugula Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Toasted Almonds, Balsamic Marinated Grape Tomatoes, and Herbed Chèvre Cheese

Camarones al Ajillo - Grilled Garlic Shrimp in Cognac Beurre Blanc Sauce, served over Angel Hair Pasta
Roasted Portobello, Asparagus and Sweet Peppers

Cheese Tortellini Salad with Broccoli, Carrots and Peppers in a Creamy Herb Dressing
Garlic Herb Cheese Bread