seasoning

Hi, I've been to several Chinese/Asian(?) buffets over the years and especially like the "seafood delight" that they offer. They are certainly not all the same... the first one I enjoyed had fake crab, shrimp, mushrooms, water chestnuts, broccoli, and whatever else. Others have had the same or...

In my country there are several brands of bottled seasoning to choose from. I have to confess that I always have some on hand. As a child I would watch my mom prepare her own seasoning from scratch and they is no question it was much more flavorful than the bottled seasoning. I prefer the...

I like making my own seasonings when I can, so I can eliminate things that set off my health conditions, such as MSG. This is a good basic recipe for homemade taco seasoning. I've got pretty much everything it calls for, which is good, because I'm craving tacos, and we're under the threat of...

I wonder how some restaurants manage to make their food taste like they have grilled the food for real. I know they are using liquid smoke or other techniques to save them time and effort. Do you have a safe alternative or a tip to help achieve a barbeque smoky taste?

I prepare chicken with rosemary a lot, and it's very good, but I have realized I am not very adventuresome when it comes to chicken seasonings. I've done salt and pepper, and lemon and pepper. But I'd love some new ideas. What herbs and slices or combinations do you like?