Greek Herbs and Spices HERBS AND SPICES final | Page 10

Cinnamon:
Cloves :
There is no doubt that cinnamon is the queen
of all spices, with a tinge of sweetness and
warmth. It has been very popular since ancient
times. Did you know that the English name
“cinnamon” derives from the ancient Greek
word “κιννάμωμον” (kinnamomon)?Use it in
traditional sweets, cookies, cream, cakes and
sweet breads. Also use it in dishes of red meat,
poultry, fish as well as marinades. Try
it in Bougatsa .
Cloves have a strong, particularly biting taste and a
pleasant aroma. Their flavour is a mixture of spicy and
sweet notes and can be used either in confectionery or
cooking with equally satisfactory results.
It is a spice reminiscent of winter and autumn flavors,
as it offers a sense of warmth and coziness.
Use them to season pork and beef meat, nail them on
onions and add them in your broths. Also bake pies,
tarts, and prepare sweets and syrups with a pinch of
cloves, add them to fruits, walnuts and honey or
season your favorite liqueur with them.
Try them in Baklava .