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Springform Pan or Springform Mold refers to a baking pan which is charaterized by a removable bottom and hinged sides. The hinged sides make it easy to remove the cake from the pan, as they lossen their grasp when the hinge is opened. Springform Pan is generally used for cheesecakes or mousse cakes.
Sarriette is the French word for "Savory", a Provence herb and aromatic plant related to thyme and mint. It is classified into two (2) varieties: Sarriette des Jardins and Sarriette des Montagnes. Sarriette des Jardins have a sharp green color and has a delicate taste, while Sarriette des Montagnes are more scented. Sarriette is usually used in making marinades and as condiments.
Sarriette is also known as Provençal de Poivre D’âne.
Shalgam Gosht is a popular dish from Jammu and Kashmir prepared from tender pieces of baby lamb with turnips, chopped onions and special spices. It is popular in Lucknow too. The large black cardamom and the powdered fennel add extra flavor to the dish. The intense red colored Kashmiri chilli gives the dish a wonderful red color. It goes well with Kashmiri Naan and salad.
Spanish Oyster Plant also called Golden Thistle, Scolymus hispanicus, is a native of southern Europe and requires the same culture as Salsify but the flavor is milder. Leaves are pinnately cut and flower heads are small and yellow.
Black salsify, Scorzonera hispanica, is a perennial popular in central Europe. The roots are black skinned and may be somewhat slimy with a creamy colored interior. The leaves are deeply veined, have wavy margins and are sometimes used as a salad green. Flowers are yellow and 2 inches in diameter. Salsify is available from late fall through early spring.