Infused with warming spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom and clove, these quick bread recipes are an ideal accompaniment to coffee or tea.

The Black Death (or bubonic plague) killed millions of people over two outbreaks in the 1300s and 1600s, and one spice was ...

Easy does it. A light hand is vital when you’re cooking with nutmeg. It has such a strong, dominating flavor that it is best used sparingly. You may not even notice it when you taste it in something, ...

The sweetest way to spice up your life is with a slice of spice cake. From classic carrot cake to seasonal treats for fall and winter, find your new favorite.

Easy does it. A light hand is vital when you’re cooking with nutmeg. Nutmeg is usually a supporting character that makes the lead actor look good; it is the makeup rather than the face. It has such a ...

The food writer Eleanor Ford’s new book details flavor profiles and origins of spices, and decodes classic blends. By Florence Fabricant Over many years the use and evolution of spices became a ...

Spice blends are mainstays of cooks the world over. A Punjabi cook has his garam masala at the ready for everyday seasoning. A Lebanese, her baharat for breakfast (sprinkled on labneh), lunch (inside ...

Ran out of allspice? Discover the best substitutes, along with the right ratios to use, and when each option works best.

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