types of spices and herbs
The same five spices are not always used, but some of the most common components are anise, fennel, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. The overall effect is sweet and slightly spicy, with a licorice undertone, since either anise or fennel is always present. Introduce dried herbs and spices into your recipe as early in the cooking process as possible, so that they have a chance to develop flavor. 2  Add fresh herbs toward the middle or even the end of the cooking if youâd like to retain their pronounced flavor.