Jeopardy! Round, Double Jeopardy! Round, or Tiebreaker Round clues (286 results returned)
| #9167, aired 2024-09-24 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Used to flavor a certain ale, its name is from the Sanskrit meaning "horn body", referring to the shape of its root ginger |
| #9167, aired 2024-09-24 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The elephant type of this can weigh a pound or more per bulb & is more closely related to the leek than to "the stinking rose" garlic |
| #9167, aired 2024-09-24 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Used to flavor stews & stuffing, this aromatic leaf comes from a laurel tree bay leaf |
| #9167, aired 2024-09-24 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Other names for this herb include black sugar & sweet root licorice |
| #9167, aired 2024-09-24 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Similar to marjoram, it's native to the hills of the Mediterranean & has a name that goes back to Latin for wild marjoram oregano |
| #8403, aired 2021-05-19 | HERBS $200: While southern Europe embraced this bulb, a late 17th c. British discourse on salads spoke of its "intolerable rankness" garlic |
| #8403, aired 2021-05-19 | HERBS $400: Washington State's Yakima Valley is the USA's center of producing these, which give beer its distinctive taste hops |
| #8403, aired 2021-05-19 | HERBS $600: Oil of peppermint is almost half this chemical that flavors cigarettes but can also aid digestion & ease cramps menthol |
| #8403, aired 2021-05-19 | HERBS $800: It's an "F"-festival: the Florence type of this herb that tastes like licorice is also called finocchio fennel |
| #8403, aired 2021-05-19 | HERBS $1000: Eating one seed from the castor bean can be fatal due to the presence of this blood-clumping toxin ricin |
| #8188, aired 2020-03-25 | HERBS & SPICES $400: It's used as the bitter herbs at the Passover seder & is a traditional accompaniment to roast beef horseradish |
| #8188, aired 2020-03-25 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Though this spice is the flavor of hot tamales candies, it is not one of the ingredients cinnamon |
| #8188, aired 2020-03-25 | HERBS & SPICES $1200: This grass important to Thai cooking gets its flavor & fragrance from an essential oil called citral lemongrass |
| #8188, aired 2020-03-25 | HERBS & SPICES $2000: Two-word name for the spice seen here; native to China, it has a flavor similar to fennel star anise |
| #8188, aired 2020-03-25 | HERBS & SPICES $4,000 (Daily Double): Olympic medals are imprinted with sprigs of these leaves that cooks use to flavor soups & stews bay leaves (laurel leaves) |
| #7775, aired 2018-06-01 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This potato topper that resembles blades of grass is the smallest member of the onion family chives |
| #7775, aired 2018-06-01 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Sprigs of this herb once thought to enhance memory are used to season lamb & chicken rosemary |
| #7775, aired 2018-06-01 | HERBS & SPICES $1200: Ground sumac is often added to this curdled milk foodstuff & used for dipping with kebabs yogurt |
| #7775, aired 2018-06-01 | HERBS & SPICES $1600: Smoked jalapeno chili peppers, which are also called by this name, can be found in chili powders chipotles |
| #7624, aired 2017-11-02 | HERBS $200: The curly-leaf variety of this herb is the one that's often used as garnish parsley |
| #7624, aired 2017-11-02 | HERBS $400: This herb is essential both to bechamel sauce and to a bouquet garni bay leaf |
| #7624, aired 2017-11-02 | HERBS $600: It can be grated like horseradish, to which it is often compared wasabi |
| #7624, aired 2017-11-02 | HERBS $800: Vichyssoise is made with leeks & garnished with this other member of the onion family, the smallest one chives |
| #7624, aired 2017-11-02 | HERBS $1000: There actually is an herb called this, a word for a flavor that is salty or spicy but not sweet savory |
| #7154, aired 2015-10-22 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The smoked Spanish version of this Hungarian spice is made from pimiento peppers dried & smoked over an oak fire paprika |
| #7154, aired 2015-10-22 | HERBS & SPICES $400: A brittle, papery covering called a tunic grows around each clove & the whole bulb of this vampire-unfriendly plant garlic |
| #7154, aired 2015-10-22 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Thyme's name is from a word meaning "to burn" & the ancients used it as this, burning it to get rid of pests a fumigant |
| #7154, aired 2015-10-22 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Once used by Gypsies in fortune telling, this smallest member of the onion family is used as a baked potato topper chives |
| #7154, aired 2015-10-22 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Ivy is related to this herb, long used in teas & as a drug in China ginseng |
| #6735, aired 2013-12-20 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Looking for an anti-inflammatory? Try a few quills of this spice cinnamon |
| #6735, aired 2013-12-20 | HERBS & SPICES $400: They're often teamed with sour cream, as seen here chives |
| #6735, aired 2013-12-20 | HERBS & SPICES $600: A prized black pepper comes from the Malabar Coast of this nation India |
| #6735, aired 2013-12-20 | HERBS & SPICES $800: The nail-shaped buds of this spice used to alleviate a toothache gives us its name, from the Latin for "nail" cloves |
| #6735, aired 2013-12-20 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: To keep prices high in the 1760s, the Dutch burned warehouses of this spice whose seed covering supplies mace nutmeg |
| #6345, aired 2012-03-30 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Its seeds contain 2.5 to 4.5% cumaldehyde, an essential oil cumin |
| #6345, aired 2012-03-30 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Classic pesto is made with garlic, pine nuts & this royal herb basil |
| #6345, aired 2012-03-30 | HERBS & SPICES $600: This spice is in one of Connecticut's nicknames nutmeg |
| #6345, aired 2012-03-30 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Coriander is also called Chinese parsley or this cilantro |
| #6345, aired 2012-03-30 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: If you've got sprig fever, cook with this pungent herb, since ancient Greek times thought to boost memory rosemary |
| #6116, aired 2011-03-28 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $400: In 2003 Geri Halliwell, this redheaded spice, played Phoebe in an episode of "Sex and the City" Ginger Spice |
| #6116, aired 2011-03-28 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $800: This trumpet player headed the Tijuana Brass on "Spanish Flea", the theme song for "The Dating Game" Herb Alpert |
| #6116, aired 2011-03-28 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $1200: The uniquely dressed Herb Tarlek hung out with Les Nessman & Dr. Johnny Fever at this title radio station (on TV) WKRP in Cincinnati |
| #6116, aired 2011-03-28 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $1600: "I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want"; for you to name this 1-word 1997 Spice Girls No. 1 hit "Wannabe" |
| #6116, aired 2011-03-28 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $2000: In 1979 this duo hit No. 1 for 4 weeks with "Reunited" Peaches & Herb |
| #6027, aired 2010-11-23 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Mentha piperita is peppermint; this is Mentha spicata spearmint |
| #6027, aired 2010-11-23 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Cilantro comes from this plant whose name is derived from koris, meaning "bug"; they emit a similar odor coriander |
| #6027, aired 2010-11-23 | HERBS & SPICES $1200: These grayish-blue seeds used to garnish the tops of breads & pastries are so tiny that 900,000 equal a pound poppy seeds |
| #6027, aired 2010-11-23 | HERBS & SPICES $1600: This nutmeg spice has an aroma reminiscent of cinnamon & pepper mace |
| #6027, aired 2010-11-23 | HERBS & SPICES $2000: Once called Indian saffron because of its yellow color, it's used to color cheese & butter turmeric |
| #5747, aired 2009-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Mentha piperita, this one of the more than 20 species of mint, is frequently used in cooking peppermint |
| #5747, aired 2009-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This best-known maker of Dijon mustard is named for its French founders, who created the product in 1777 Grey Poupon |
| #5747, aired 2009-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Some sticks of this spice are made from long pieces of cassia that roll as they dry cinnamon |
| #5747, aired 2009-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: In producing mace & this spice from the same tree, about 1 male tree is planted for every 10 female trees nutmeg |
| #5747, aired 2009-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $1,200 (Daily Double): This red hot chili pepper bears the name of the capital of French Guiana Cayenne |
| #5196, aired 2007-03-26 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Almost unknown in the U.S. prior to WWII, this "pizza herb" began a boom with the new popularity of pizza oregano |
| #5196, aired 2007-03-26 | HERBS & SPICES $800: The name of this "wise" herb is from the Latin salvus, meaning "safe", a reference to its supposed healing powers sage |
| #5196, aired 2007-03-26 | HERBS & SPICES $1200: The leaf of a young coriander plant, it's added to sour cream to make a topping for tacos cilantro |
| #5196, aired 2007-03-26 | HERBS & SPICES $1600: Holland is a main producer of this seed, from the Papaver somniferum plant poppy seeds |
| #5196, aired 2007-03-26 | HERBS & SPICES $2000: The ancient Romans hung this licorice-flavored plant near their windows to prevent bad dreams anise |
| #5035, aired 2006-06-30 | HERBS & SPICES $200: It's been said that sneezewort, used as this to induce sneezing, "cleanses the head of tough slimy humours" a snuff |
| #5035, aired 2006-06-30 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Bittersweet is known as woody this & belladonna is also known as deadly this nightshade |
| #5035, aired 2006-06-30 | HERBS & SPICES $600: This type of garlic grown mainly in California has huge cloves, averaging 1 ounce elephant garlic |
| #5035, aired 2006-06-30 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Its seeds are found on rye bread & its essential oil is used in kummel liqueur caraway |
| #5035, aired 2006-06-30 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: The name of this flowering herb also means "wolflike" lupine |
| #4993, aired 2006-05-03 | HERBS & SPICES $400: In the 1600s mustard makers in this French city organized a guild to control the quality of their product Dijon |
| #4993, aired 2006-05-03 | HERBS & SPICES $800: This spice is also known as black sugar & sweetroot licorice |
| #4993, aired 2006-05-03 | HERBS & SPICES $1200: Also known as Jamaica pepper, it sounds like a hodgepodge of other flavorings allspice |
| #4993, aired 2006-05-03 | HERBS & SPICES $1600: This red-hot, pungent powder made from various tropical chiles originated in French Guiana Cayenne |
| #4993, aired 2006-05-03 | HERBS & SPICES $2000: Plants producing this spice in England came from a crocus bulb smuggled from the Holy Land in the 14th century saffron |
| #4819, aired 2005-07-14 | HERBS & SPICES $200 (Daily Double): Sri Lanka is the principal source of this spice that comes from the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree cinnamon |
| #4819, aired 2005-07-14 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This word can refer to an ancient spice or a segment of a bulb, as of garlic clove |
| #4819, aired 2005-07-14 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This herb is also known as Chinese parsley or coriander cilantro |
| #4819, aired 2005-07-14 | HERBS & SPICES $600: When dried and ground, the lacey membrane of this spice becomes mace nutmeg |
| #4819, aired 2005-07-14 | HERBS & SPICES $800: The name of this herb that's similar to marjoram is from the Greek for "joy of the mountain" oregano |
| #4514, aired 2004-04-01 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This "equine" herb's roots are grated & preserved in vinegar to prevent loss of its chemical bite horseradish |
| #4514, aired 2004-04-01 | HERBS & SPICES $400: In Greek mythology, Pluto's wife Persephone turned the nymph Mentha into this herb mint |
| #4514, aired 2004-04-01 | HERBS & SPICES $600: There are a number of variations of this Indian spice, & many use dried hot peppers as their base curry |
| #4514, aired 2004-04-01 | HERBS & SPICES $800: This reddish brown, nail-shaped spice from Zanzibar gets its name from the Latin for "nail" cloves |
| #4514, aired 2004-04-01 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Also called estragon, it's used to add a tang to sauces & many dishes tarragon |
| #4183, aired 2002-11-06 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This pizza herb was virtually unknown to Americans until WWII soldiers came home & raved about it oregano |
| #4183, aired 2002-11-06 | HERBS & SPICES $400: A popular soft drink "ale" is flavored with this spice whose name is from the Sanskrit for "horn root" ginger |
| #4183, aired 2002-11-06 | HERBS & SPICES $600: The dried pods of a certain climbing orchid provide this flavoring vanilla |
| #4183, aired 2002-11-06 | HERBS & SPICES $800: In medieval Europe this poultry stuffing herb of the genus Salvia was thought to stimulate the mind sage |
| #4183, aired 2002-11-06 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: This spice that is sold in 2 varieties, Ceylon & Cassia, was once used in love potions cinnamon |
| #4001, aired 2002-01-14 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The name of this spice can precede beer, bread & snap ginger |
| #4001, aired 2002-01-14 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This expensive spice used in bouillabaisse comes from the yellow-orange stigmas of the purple crocus saffron |
| #4001, aired 2002-01-14 | HERBS & SPICES $600: This spice is made by grinding aromatic red pepper pods; the Hungarian variety is said to be superior paprika |
| #4001, aired 2002-01-14 | HERBS & SPICES $800: This "wise" member of the mint family is used in poultry stuffing sage |
| #4001, aired 2002-01-14 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: This herb's seeds are often used to give candy a licorice flavor anise |
| #3803, aired 2001-02-28 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This herb in the parsley family gives its name to a type of pickle Dill |
| #3803, aired 2001-02-28 | HERBS & SPICES $300 (Daily Double): Liptauer cheese, which is named after a province in Hungary, gets its red color from this spice Paprika |
| #3803, aired 2001-02-28 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The name of this pizza herb, also known as wild marjoram, is from the Greek for "joy of the mountain" Oregano |
| #3803, aired 2001-02-28 | HERBS & SPICES $600: The bay leaf comes from this type of evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean the laurel |
| #3803, aired 2001-02-28 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: This spice that is sold in stick & powder forms comes in 2 varieties: Ceylon & Cassia Cinnamon |
| #3317, aired 1999-01-26 | HERBS & SPICES $200: More of this goulash spice used in the U.S. comes from Spain than from Hungary Paprika |
| #3317, aired 1999-01-26 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This Indian spice blend commonly includes chili peppers, cumin, turmeric & coriander Curry powder |
| #3317, aired 1999-01-26 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Long a symbol of rememberance, its name comes from a Latin word for "sea dew" Rosemary |
| #3317, aired 1999-01-26 | HERBS & SPICES $800: The orchid seed pod from which this spice is extracted is about 8 inches long Vanilla |
| #3317, aired 1999-01-26 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: An important herb in French cuisine, it's also known as estragon Tarragon |
| #3284, aired 1998-12-10 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $100: She rocked the spice world when she left the Spice Girls in May 1998 Ginger Spice |
| #3284, aired 1998-12-10 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $200: "Spanish Flea", the theme song of "The Dating Game", was a hit for this bandleader Herb Alpert |
| #3284, aired 1998-12-10 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $300: Spice Girl Mel B. gets this nickname from her pierced tongue, wild hair & wilder lifestyle "Scary Spice" |
| #3284, aired 1998-12-10 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $400: It's the appropriate Spice name of Emma Bunton, youngest of the Spice Girls "Baby Spice" |
| #3284, aired 1998-12-10 | HERBS & SPICE GIRLS $500: This photographer directed music videos for Madonna & Michael Jackson Herb Ritts |
| #3255, aired 1998-10-30 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Though derived from the same plant as opium, these seeds are non-narcotic poppy seeds |
| #3255, aired 1998-10-30 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The scientific name of this herb is Mentha piperita peppermint |
| #3255, aired 1998-10-30 | HERBS & SPICES $600: This aromatic leaf, used to flavor meat, soups & stews, comes from a laurel tree a bay leaf |
| #3255, aired 1998-10-30 | HERBS & SPICES $800: During the Middle Ages, merchants who adulterated this expensive yellow spice were burnt at the stake saffron |
| #3255, aired 1998-10-30 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Referring to their shape, these fragrant buds take their name from the Latin word for "nail" cloves |
| #2996, aired 1997-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $600: The fleshy orange coat around the seed of this spice is peeled off & dried to form mace Nutmeg |
| #2996, aired 1997-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Also called Chinese parsley, it's a welcome addition to rice or salsa when chopped Cilantro |
| #2996, aired 1997-09-15 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: The name of this herb essential to French cooking is derived from the Greek for "dragon" Tarragon |
| #2917, aired 1997-04-15 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Rubbed on poultry before roasting, this Hungarian spice adds color as well as flavor paprika |
| #2917, aired 1997-04-15 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Menthol, an ingredient in some mouthwashes & cold medicines, comes from the oil of this herb peppermint |
| #2917, aired 1997-04-15 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Most associated with rye bread, the seeds of this herb are also used in perfumery caraway |
| #2917, aired 1997-04-15 | HERBS & SPICES $800: When Nero entered Rome, the streets were sprinkled with this expensive yellow spice saffron |
| #2857, aired 1997-01-21 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Hungarians have many dishes named for & made with this spice paprika |
| #2857, aired 1997-01-21 | HERBS & SPICES $400: These licorice-flavored seeds flavor ouzo, a Greek liqueur anise |
| #2857, aired 1997-01-21 | HERBS & SPICES $600: This expensive yellow spice is a traditional ingredient in bouillabaisse saffron |
| #2857, aired 1997-01-21 | HERBS & SPICES $800: It tastes like a spicier version of nutmeg, & in fact is derived from the outer coat of the nutmeg seed mace |
| #2857, aired 1997-01-21 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Making soups & bean dishes tasty, its name is a synonym for tasty savory |
| #2836, aired 1996-12-23 | HERBS & SPICES $100: In the 1770s bergamot was used to brew this while the American colonies boycotted the British product Tea |
| #2836, aired 1996-12-23 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Its botanical name is zingiber officinale & it will put a snap or a zing in your cookies Ginger |
| #2836, aired 1996-12-23 | HERBS & SPICES $300: In large quantities, this eggnog topper is poisonous Nutmeg |
| #2836, aired 1996-12-23 | HERBS & SPICES $400: A mixture of this seed & salt is used in Bloody Marys & stuffings Celery |
| #2836, aired 1996-12-23 | HERBS & SPICES $500: In old England this fruit was roasted & served with caraway; "Henry IV, Part 2" mentions it Apples |
| #2729, aired 1996-06-13 | HERBS & SPICES $100: While offensive to vampires, this pungent herb is believed to have many benefits for humans garlic |
| #2729, aired 1996-06-13 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This pickling herb is an essential ingredient in the Scandinavian dish Gravlax dill |
| #2729, aired 1996-06-13 | HERBS & SPICES $300: These bluish-gray seeds used in cakes & salad dressings go a long way --- there are about 900,000 to a pound poppy seeds |
| #2729, aired 1996-06-13 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This Indian blend contains as many as 20 spices, including ginger, pepper & turmeric for color curry |
| #2729, aired 1996-06-13 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Jamaica is the leading producer of this spice that tastes like a blend of several others allspice |
| #2659, aired 1996-03-07 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The Spanish variety of this spice is milder than the Hungarian variety paprika |
| #2659, aired 1996-03-07 | HERBS & SPICES $400: It's a symbol of remembrance because its leaves remain green long after picking rosemary |
| #2659, aired 1996-03-07 | HERBS & SPICES $600: It takes about 75,000 flowers to yield 1 pound of this yellow-orange spice saffron |
| #2659, aired 1996-03-07 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Zanzibar is the largest producer of this spice used in a type of tobacco cloves |
| #2659, aired 1996-03-07 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Bay leaves are the dried leaves of this tree also known as a sweet bay laurel |
| #2628, aired 1996-01-24 | HERBS $200: Soapwort is sometimes used in brewing to give a glass of beer a good one of these a head |
| #2628, aired 1996-01-24 | HERBS $400: Once believed to render man immortal, this smart-sounding herb is mixed with onions in poultry stuffing sage |
| #2628, aired 1996-01-24 | HERBS $600: Planting spearmint or peppermint near your roses will deter these pests also called greenflies aphids |
| #2628, aired 1996-01-24 | HERBS $800: Bergamot was named for its scent's resemblance to the Bergamot type of this fruit an orange |
| #2628, aired 1996-01-24 | HERBS $1000: This herb native to the Mediterranean is said to aid the memory & serves as an emblem of fidelity rosemary |
| #2578, aired 1995-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Lavender can be used to protect linen from these lepidopterans Moths |
| #2578, aired 1995-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The Madras type of this Indian spice mixture is hotter than the standard kind Curry |
| #2578, aired 1995-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $300: The French variety of this herb the French call estragon is more refined in taste than the Russian Tarragon |
| #2578, aired 1995-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This spice, produced by the Piper nigrum plant, was once so rare it was used as currency black pepper |
| #2578, aired 1995-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Oregano is also called "wild" this Marjoram |
| #2376, aired 1994-12-26 | HERBS & SPICES $100: This onion relative & baked potato topper is a classic ingredient of fines herbes chives |
| #2376, aired 1994-12-26 | HERBS & SPICES $200: According to a myth, Venus created marjoram to heal a wound caused by his love arrow Cupid |
| #2376, aired 1994-12-26 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This spice, originally from the West Indies, tastes like a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves allspice |
| #2376, aired 1994-12-26 | HERBS & SPICES $500 (Daily Double): This herb whose name means "dragon" was once thought to cure venomous bites tarragon |
| #2376, aired 1994-12-26 | HERBS & SPICES $500: The price of this wild root of China has reportedly been as high as $23,000 per ounce ginseng |
| #2317, aired 1994-10-04 | HERBS $100: Its name comes from oros ganos, Greek for "joy of the mountain" oregano |
| #2317, aired 1994-10-04 | HERBS $200: Domestic felines are strongly attracted to this herb, nepeta cataria catnip |
| #2317, aired 1994-10-04 | HERBS $300: You might find the seeds of this plant in emetics & liniments as well as on hot dogs mustard |
| #2317, aired 1994-10-04 | HERBS $400: Sweet cicely is also known by this name, the third gift of the magi myrrh |
| #2317, aired 1994-10-04 | HERBS $500: Some Greek Orthodox churches use a sprig of this pesto ingredient to sprinkle holy water basil |
| #2227, aired 1994-04-19 | HERBS & SPICES $200: American colonists used red bergamot to make this drink while they boycotted British goods tea |
| #2227, aired 1994-04-19 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Cardamom is a member of this family that you should be able to identify in a snap ginger |
| #2227, aired 1994-04-19 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Turmeric gives this color to curry yellow |
| #2227, aired 1994-04-19 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Italians preserve basil by salting the leaves or by putting them in a jar filled with this oil |
| #2227, aired 1994-04-19 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Parsley, thyme, and a bay leaf are the classic ingredients in this French "bundle of herbs" bouquet garni |
| #2211, aired 1994-03-28 | HERBS & SPICES $100: The white kind of this spice is made by removing the outer coating from ripe "corns" pepper |
| #2211, aired 1994-03-28 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This herb contains a large amount of thymol, a powerful antiseptic thyme |
| #2211, aired 1994-03-28 | HERBS & SPICES $300: The Germans call this herb Basilienkraut basil |
| #2211, aired 1994-03-28 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The name of this herb comes from the Latin ros marinus, meaning "sea dew" rosemary |
| #2211, aired 1994-03-28 | HERBS & SPICES $500: It takes 5 pounds of nutmeg kernels to make 1 pound of this related spice mace |
| #2107, aired 1993-11-02 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This aromatic herb, Origanum vulgare, is also known as wild marjoram oregano |
| #2107, aired 1993-11-02 | HERBS & SPICES $400: A sharper Hungarian variety of this spice is made by grinding the plant's seeds with the pods paprika |
| #2107, aired 1993-11-02 | HERBS & SPICES $600: An oil distilled from this herb is a source of menthol peppermint |
| #2107, aired 1993-11-02 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Mace comes from the scarlet membrane that covers this other spice nutmeg |
| #2107, aired 1993-11-02 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: This licorice-flavored herb, Foeniculum vulgare, was used by the Romans to promote health fennel |
| #2056, aired 1993-07-12 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Sweet basil is native to this country, where a type of it was sacred to Vishnu India |
| #2056, aired 1993-07-12 | HERBS & SPICES $200: This classic pickling seasoning is sometimes given to babies to aid digestion dill |
| #2056, aired 1993-07-12 | HERBS & SPICES $300: For fresh breath, the Chinese used to suck this spice which resembles tiny nails cloves |
| #2056, aired 1993-07-12 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Turmeric, an important ingredient in curry powder, is also used to dye cloth this color yellow |
| #2056, aired 1993-07-12 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Long rolls of this baking spice are called quills; the smaller, broken pieces are called quillings cinnamon |
| #1981, aired 1993-03-29 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Dijon is the main French center for making a condiment out of this plant’s seeds mustard |
| #1981, aired 1993-03-29 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The corns of this spice are red when picked & turn black when dried peppers |
| #1981, aired 1993-03-29 | HERBS & SPICES $300: The curly-leaved variety of this herb is the most popular garnish in the U.S. parsley |
| #1981, aired 1993-03-29 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Jamaica produces the finest of this root spice found in Chinese food & pumpkin pie ginger |
| #1981, aired 1993-03-29 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Swedes marinate salmon with the leaves of this "pickle" herb to make gravlax dill |
| #1968, aired 1993-03-10 | HERBS & SPICES $100: In the past most of the U.S. supply of this spice came from Spain, not Hungary paprika |
| #1968, aired 1993-03-10 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Piper Nigrum, the vine that produces this common spice, is grown in regions near the equator black pepper |
| #1968, aired 1993-03-10 | HERBS & SPICES $300: A leaf of this evergreen is used to flavor stews & fish & is a requirement in pickling solutions a bay leaf |
| #1968, aired 1993-03-10 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The Chinese believe this herb whose name means "man-root" is a cure for various illnesses ginseng |
| #1968, aired 1993-03-10 | HERBS & SPICES $500: This "wild" member of the mint family is also known as oregano wild marjoram |
| #1744, aired 1992-03-12 | HERBS & SPICES $100: This sweet red spice is prominent in French as well as Hungarian cuisine paprika |
| #1744, aired 1992-03-12 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The seeds of this herb of the parsley family are used to make a type of kosher pickle dill |
| #1744, aired 1992-03-12 | HERBS & SPICES $300 (Daily Double): Sometimes used to flavor vinegar, this herb is essential to bearnaise sauce tarragon |
| #1744, aired 1992-03-12 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Take this "wise" advice -- don't forget to include this herb in the stuffing for your turkey sage |
| #1744, aired 1992-03-12 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The scarlet, lacy covering of the nutmeg provides this spice mace |
| #1677, aired 1991-12-10 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Originally made in Hungary, Liptauer cheese gets its reddish color from this spice paprika |
| #1677, aired 1991-12-10 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Felines aren't the only ones who fancy this herb; some use it in salads or to make tea catnip |
| #1677, aired 1991-12-10 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Allspice, derived from a single source, tastes like a blend of cloves, cinnamon & this eggnog spice nutmeg |
| #1677, aired 1991-12-10 | HERBS & SPICES $400: If a spaghetti sauce recipe calls for wild marjoram, you can use this herb which is the same thing oregano |
| #1677, aired 1991-12-10 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Also called Indian saffron, this yellowish spice is used in mustard, curry powder & piccalilli turmeric |
| #1517, aired 1991-03-19 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Chamomile, an herb with dark green foliage, is rarely used except in making this beverage tea |
| #1517, aired 1991-03-19 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The Greek word for fennel, a thin plant, or a 26-mile race run by thin people a marathon |
| #1517, aired 1991-03-19 | HERBS & SPICES $600: A wise cook can tell you it's considered the most widely-used herb in the United States sage |
| #1517, aired 1991-03-19 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Called the herbe royale, it rivals oregano as a pizza & spaghetti seasoning basil |
| #1517, aired 1991-03-19 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: In Matthew 23, Jesus mentions mint & anise & this spice, an ingredient in chili & curry powder cumin |
| #1511, aired 1991-03-11 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Annatto, which adds a golden tinge to food, is often substituted for this more expensive spice saffron |
| #1511, aired 1991-03-11 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Grated or made into a sauce, this bitter herb is the perfect compliment to prime rib horseradish |
| #1511, aired 1991-03-11 | HERBS & SPICES $300: This fragrant spice comes from tree bark that forms tight rolls when dried cinnamon |
| #1511, aired 1991-03-11 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Resembling tiny nails, these spice buds are used to flavor fruit & meat dishes cloves |
| #1511, aired 1991-03-11 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Derived from the same tree as mace, this spice adds the finishing touch to flips & eggnogs nutmeg |
| #1461, aired 1990-12-31 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Herb whose name comes from the Greek for sacrifice, thymon, from its use in incense thyme |
| #1461, aired 1990-12-31 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Mace & this eggnog flavoring are major exports of Grenada nutmeg |
| #1461, aired 1990-12-31 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Gravlax is salmon flavored with the leaves of this plant whose seeds often flavor pickles dill |
| #1461, aired 1990-12-31 | HERBS & SPICES $800: This aromatic herb is the leaf of a laurel tree a bay leaf |
| #1461, aired 1990-12-31 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: This spice flavors Red Hot candies cinnamon |
| #1437, aired 1990-11-27 | HERBS & SPICES $100: In the World Book this member of the mint family can be found between "baseball" & "basketball" basil |
| #1437, aired 1990-11-27 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Whether you call it anise or aniseed, it still has this flavor licorice |
| #1437, aired 1990-11-27 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Hot dog spread named from the Latin word for "new wine", the liquid used to make it a paste mustard |
| #1437, aired 1990-11-27 | HERBS & SPICES $400: This major ingredient in curry powder also starts with "cu" cumin |
| #1437, aired 1990-11-27 | HERBS & SPICES $500: These leaves were originally boiled with rum to make a soothing lotion used by barbers bay |
| #1433, aired 1990-11-21 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Celestial Seasonings uses chamomile flowers to make this type of drink tea |
| #1433, aired 1990-11-21 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Its name was acquired from its flavor, which is a blend of cloves, cinnamon & nutmeg allspice |
| #1433, aired 1990-11-21 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Menthol, an ingredient in many medicines for colds & coughs, comes from this herb mint (peppermint) |
| #1433, aired 1990-11-21 | HERBS & SPICES $400: When Nero made his entry into Rome, the streets were sprinkled with this expensive yellow spice saffron |
| #1433, aired 1990-11-21 | HERBS & SPICES $500: In French, this herb used in bearnaise sauce is estragon tarragon |
| #1382, aired 1990-09-11 | HERBS & SPICES $100: It can be found in jelly & juleps mint |
| #1382, aired 1990-09-11 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The World Encyclopedia of Food calls it the most popular garnish in the U.S. for fish, meat & poultry dishes parsley |
| #1382, aired 1990-09-11 | HERBS & SPICES $300: It takes about 900,000 of these grayish-blue seeds found on Kaiser rolls to make a pound poppy seeds |
| #1382, aired 1990-09-11 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The region of Szeged in this country is known for producing & exporting paprika Hungary |
| #1382, aired 1990-09-11 | HERBS & SPICES $500: It's known as the herb of remembrance as "Hamlet"s Ophelia could tell you rosemary |
| #1345, aired 1990-06-08 | HERBS & SPICES $200: WWII GIs brought back to the U.S. word of this "pizza herb", sometimes called wild marjoram or organy oregano |
| #1345, aired 1990-06-08 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Fennel & anise resemble the flavor of this black candy licorice |
| #1345, aired 1990-06-08 | HERBS & SPICES $600: This multi-spiced powder comes from India where it is used to season meat & rice curry |
| #1345, aired 1990-06-08 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Used to flavor vermouth, this pickling spice is the dried unopened flower bud of a tree clove |
| #1345, aired 1990-06-08 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: A clear oil called oil of mace comes from the kernel of the fruit of this tree nutmeg |
| #1305, aired 1990-04-13 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Larousse calls it the most widespread spice in the world, which is nothing to sneeze at pepper |
| #1305, aired 1990-04-13 | HERBS & SPICES $200: It should be a snap to tell us this spice is used in a soda & a bread, man ginger |
| #1305, aired 1990-04-13 | HERBS & SPICES $300: The leaves of this pickling herb are called a weed dill |
| #1305, aired 1990-04-13 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Coffee can be used as a spice, & this name describes cakes made with it mocha |
| #1305, aired 1990-04-13 | HERBS & SPICES $500: As its name suggests, in medieval Europe this herb was believed to promote wisdom sage |
| #1177, aired 1989-10-17 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Because it thrives near salt water, the Romans called it "rosmarinus", dew of the sea rosemary |
| #1177, aired 1989-10-17 | HERBS & SPICES $400: The hottest variety of this blend of Indian spices originated in Madras curry |
| #1177, aired 1989-10-17 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Called "estragon" by the French, it can be stored in or added as a flavoring to vinegar tarragon |
| #1177, aired 1989-10-17 | HERBS & SPICES $800: A classic addition to rye bread, these seeds are also used to flavor schnapps & aquavit caraway |
| #1177, aired 1989-10-17 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Peter Rabbit's mother made him this herbal tea after his adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden chamomile tea |
| #1045, aired 1989-03-03 | HERBS & SPICES $200: In the song "Scarborough Fair", these 2 herbs follow "Parsley, sage..." rosemary & thyme |
| #1045, aired 1989-03-03 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Despite its name, it's only 1 spice, though its berries' aroma does suggest cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves allspice |
| #1045, aired 1989-03-03 | HERBS & SPICES $600: The ancient Greeks used its leaves to crown winning athletes; today we use it to flavor meats & stews laurel |
| #1045, aired 1989-03-03 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Golden-colored spice, sometimes called Indian saffron, it's one essential ingredient of curry powder turmeric |
| #1045, aired 1989-03-03 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: A cooking "club" might say this pound cake spice comes from the membrane surrounding the nutmeg seed mace |
| #967, aired 1988-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Related to the banana, it's the spice featured in Vernor's soda ginger |
| #967, aired 1988-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $200: One type of dish in which fenugreek seed is used is this relish from India chutney |
| #967, aired 1988-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Kummel is one of these flavored with caraway seeds liqueur |
| #967, aired 1988-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $400: You can call it laurel leaf or you can call it this, same thing bay leaf |
| #967, aired 1988-11-15 | HERBS & SPICES $500: This herb comes in summer and winter varieties, and its name also means appetizing savory |
| #766, aired 1987-12-28 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The dried seed of an evergreen that's grated over eggnog nutmeg |
| #766, aired 1987-12-28 | HERBS & SPICES $400: From the Greek "selinon", it's small seeds are ground & mixed with salt for a seasoning celery |
| #766, aired 1987-12-28 | HERBS & SPICES $600: It's sometimes referred to as "sweet", but not when referring to the owner of Fawlty Towers basil |
| #766, aired 1987-12-28 | HERBS & SPICES $800: If you're "in" this herb, you're living a carefree life of ease clover |
| #766, aired 1987-12-28 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Real vanilla comes from the pods of a plant in this flower family orchids |
| #636, aired 1987-05-18 | HERBS & SPICES $100: The oried covering of the nutmeg, it's not used in the mixture sprayed in an attacker's face mace |
| #636, aired 1987-05-18 | HERBS & SPICES $200: It can describe a piece of garlic or be a spice by itself cloves |
| #636, aired 1987-05-18 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Plant of the mint family, or a member of the Rathbone family basil |
| #636, aired 1987-05-18 | HERBS & SPICES $400: In French, this herb is "estragon" tarragon |
| #636, aired 1987-05-18 | HERBS & SPICES $500: Jamaican pepper is also known by this totally encompassing name allspice |
| #466, aired 1986-09-22 | HERBS & SPICES $100: "Anethum graveolens", it's a pickle flavorer dill |
| #466, aired 1986-09-22 | HERBS & SPICES $200: Precedes "ale", "bread", &, when he was being polite, Fred ginger |
| #466, aired 1986-09-22 | HERBS & SPICES $300: Orangish-red powder made from sweet red peppers paprika |
| #466, aired 1986-09-22 | HERBS & SPICES $400: "It's a very nice dance," sang The Pastel Six in 1963 "The Cinnamon Cinder" |
| #307, aired 1985-11-12 | HERBS & SPICES $100: “Aroma” was the word for spices in this ancient civilization Greek (Greece) |
| #307, aired 1985-11-12 | HERBS & SPICES $200: In Italian, “finnochio”, it's a basic bottle in spice racks fennel |
| #307, aired 1985-11-12 | HERBS & SPICES $300: From S. American word “kyinha”, this type of pepper makes your mouth hot & beans “chili” cayenne |
| #307, aired 1985-11-12 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Romans believed a garland of this garnish worn on the head would prevent drunkenness parsley |
| #307, aired 1985-11-12 | HERBS & SPICES $500: From the nightshade family, its fleshy forked root sometimes resembles the human form mandrake |
| #178, aired 1985-05-15 | HERBS & SPICES $100: Gum is often flavored with this minty herb, probably named for its sharp leaves spearmint |
| #178, aired 1985-05-15 | HERBS & SPICES $200: The white root of this herb makes a pungent relish, usually served with roast beef horseradish |
| #178, aired 1985-05-15 | HERBS & SPICES $300: From French for "nail" because of its shape, they spike oranges for pomanders & ham for Easter cloves |
| #161, aired 1985-04-22 | HERBS & SPICES $200: A member of mint family used in soups & salads, this herb can make a feline kittenish catnip |
| #161, aired 1985-04-22 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Related to celery & parsnip, it puts the pucker in pickles dill |
| #161, aired 1985-04-22 | HERBS & SPICES $600: English for Petroselinum crispum, Salvia & Rosmarinus officinalis & Thymus vulgaris parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme |
| #161, aired 1985-04-22 | HERBS & SPICES $800: A mixture of dried flowers, herbs & spices kept in a jar & used for scent potpourri |
| #161, aired 1985-04-22 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Not a blend of spices, it's the dried berries of the pimento tree allspice |
| #43, aired 1984-11-07 | HERBS & SPICES $400: Restaurant garnish nobody ever eats parsley |
| #43, aired 1984-11-07 | HERBS & SPICES $600: Even if you can’t cut it, it's good on hot dogs mustard |
| #43, aired 1984-11-07 | HERBS & SPICES $800: Other name for the Moluccas, derived from prominent exports the Spice Islands |
| #43, aired 1984-11-07 | HERBS & SPICES $1000: Man’s name, or herb Pliny felt must be sown with curses & ugly words basil |
| #1, aired 1983-09-18 | HERBS AND SPICES $25: Reportedly good for lowering blood pressure and repelling vampires garlic |
| #1, aired 1983-09-18 | HERBS AND SPICES $50: These dried flower buds are a must with baked ham cloves |
| #1, aired 1983-09-18 | HERBS AND SPICES $75: Spice made from the dried bark of a Ceylonese tree cinnamon |
| #1, aired 1983-09-18 | HERBS AND SPICES $100: This herb's name comes from belief that it will lengthen life and increase wisdom sage |
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