Fragrant and distinctive, fennel's slightly licorice taste is most often enjoyed with fish. But don't save it for fish nights; try it's anise-like flavor in soups and salads, and with...
While harvested from a very common evergreen, the flavor of this deep blue berry is anything but ordinary. Spicy/sweet, with a piney aroma, juniper berries (actually cones) are delicious in...
Refreshing and pungent, rosemary adds delicious interest to vinegars, salad dressings, and breads. You'll find it in bouquet garni and herbes de Provence blends, as well as many Mediterranean recipes...
Frontier Za'atar Seasoning is a traditional Middle Eastern herb and spice blend with ingredients that include sumac and hyssop. Explore international seasonings with this delicious blend on hummus, tahini dip...
Warm and citrusy at the same time, coriander seed is enjoyed in curries and chili, cookies and cakes. A sister to cilantro--both come from the same plant--coriander seed has a...
The earthy flavor of cumin seeds is enjoyed in cooking around the world; you'll find the warm, aromatic spice in North African, Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, and other cuisines. It's...
In India, cooks choose from a selection of just-the-right spices to create each individual curry blend. You can do the same, when inspired and time permits. But you can also...
Aromatic dill weed is more delicately flavored than the seed from the same plant. It enhances rather than dominates and is delicious in salads, sauces, light gravies, and with fish...
Fragrant and distinctive, fennel's slightly licorice taste is most often enjoyed with fish. But don't save it for fish nights; try it's anise-like flavor in soups and salads, and with...
Garam Masala, popular in northern India, is a "warm mixture of spices." Recipes for masalas vary according to regions, as well as the individual cooks, who often concoct a new...
Warm and citrusy at the same time, coriander seed is enjoyed in curries and chili, cookies and cakes. A sister to cilantro--both come from the same plant--coriander seed has a...
The earthy flavor of cumin seeds is enjoyed in cooking around the world; you'll find the warm, aromatic spice in North African, Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, and other cuisines. It's...
Most familiar as a prepared condiment ("ballpark mustard"), yellow mustard seed also adds a spicy pungency during cooking. It's milder than brown mustard seed, though you can use it much...
Nutmeg is the dried seed of the fruit of an evergreen. Warm and sweet, nutmeg adds depth to desserts and savory dishes alike. Sweet and highly aromatic, nutmeg is especially...
White peppercorns are fully-ripened fruits (berries) that are sun-dried after their red outer skin is removed. Gourmet cooks often prefer white pepper over black to flavor white sauces and other...
A versatile seasoning, marjoram adds delightful aroma and minty, sweet taste to any savory fare. It's a key ingredient in several classic spice blends--like fines herbs and bouquet garni.
This "pizza spice" is full of flavor and aroma--a strong personality, but one that partners well with other seasonings, too. It's indispensable in Italian and other Mediterranean cooking as well...
Aromatic dill weed is more delicately flavored than the seed from the same plant. It enhances rather than dominates and is delicious in salads, sauces, light gravies, and with fish...
Sesame seeds add a mild, nutty flavor to dishes, especially when they are toasted. Middle Eastern and Asian recipes often include sesame seeds for flavor and texture. Other culinary uses...
