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Where east meets west: Tamal Ray's recipe for Sichuan-style lasagne

Embrace experimenting with diverse ingredients in cooking to create unique and flavorful dishes.

Recipe for Korean soy sauce braised chicken jjimdak by Seji Hong

Jjimdak is a Korean dish of braised chicken with vegetables, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, with added padron peppers for mild spiciness.

Sumac Is The Middle Eastern Spice Your Fruit Salad Needs - Tasting Table

Sumac enhances fruit salads with its tangy flavor and vibrant color, providing a Middle Eastern twist and magnifying the sweetness of the fruit.

Ghost Pepper Salt Turns The Ultra-Spicy Pepper Into A Tolerable Seasoning - Tasting Table

Ghost pepper salt provides a less intense alternative to using actual ghost peppers, allowing spice lovers to enjoy heat without overwhelming intensity.

Spice Up Mac And Cheese With One Classic And Bold Condiment - Tasting Table

Horseradish can enhance the flavor of mac and cheese, adding spice and depth to the classic dish.

On my radar: Daniel Handler, AKA Lemony Snicket, on his cultural highlights

Daniel Handler, known as Lemony Snicket, celebrates the 25th anniversary of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' with new editions.
Vexations by Annelyse Gelman creatively captures the mind's digestion of ordinary details through repetition and imagination.
Trio Kurtag brings fresh, enthusiastic interpretations to chamber music, free from traditional constraints.
Poet Jennifer Knox's spice blends from Saltlickers add a flavorful kick to cooking.

Where east meets west: Tamal Ray's recipe for Sichuan-style lasagne

Embrace experimenting with diverse ingredients in cooking to create unique and flavorful dishes.

Recipe for Korean soy sauce braised chicken jjimdak by Seji Hong

Jjimdak is a Korean dish of braised chicken with vegetables, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, with added padron peppers for mild spiciness.

Sumac Is The Middle Eastern Spice Your Fruit Salad Needs - Tasting Table

Sumac enhances fruit salads with its tangy flavor and vibrant color, providing a Middle Eastern twist and magnifying the sweetness of the fruit.

Ghost Pepper Salt Turns The Ultra-Spicy Pepper Into A Tolerable Seasoning - Tasting Table

Ghost pepper salt provides a less intense alternative to using actual ghost peppers, allowing spice lovers to enjoy heat without overwhelming intensity.

Spice Up Mac And Cheese With One Classic And Bold Condiment - Tasting Table

Horseradish can enhance the flavor of mac and cheese, adding spice and depth to the classic dish.

On my radar: Daniel Handler, AKA Lemony Snicket, on his cultural highlights

Daniel Handler, known as Lemony Snicket, celebrates the 25th anniversary of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' with new editions.
Vexations by Annelyse Gelman creatively captures the mind's digestion of ordinary details through repetition and imagination.
Trio Kurtag brings fresh, enthusiastic interpretations to chamber music, free from traditional constraints.
Poet Jennifer Knox's spice blends from Saltlickers add a flavorful kick to cooking.
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11 Mistakes To Avoid When Baking With Canned Pumpkin - Tasting Table

Canned pumpkin is a nutritious and convenient ingredient for fall baking, essential for creating delicious pumpkin treats.

Salted Caramel Molasses Cookies

The recipe creates a unique cookie by incorporating classic spices and salted caramel flavor.

Give Your Snickerdoodles A Fall Twist With Pumpkin Spice - Tasting Table

Pumpkin spice can enhance snickerdoodle cookies by adding depth and warmth to the traditional cinnamon-based recipe.

11 Mistakes To Avoid When Baking With Canned Pumpkin - Tasting Table

Canned pumpkin is a nutritious and convenient ingredient for fall baking, essential for creating delicious pumpkin treats.

Salted Caramel Molasses Cookies

The recipe creates a unique cookie by incorporating classic spices and salted caramel flavor.

Give Your Snickerdoodles A Fall Twist With Pumpkin Spice - Tasting Table

Pumpkin spice can enhance snickerdoodle cookies by adding depth and warmth to the traditional cinnamon-based recipe.
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Costco's 20-Jar Spice Rack Offers Free Refills for 5 Years (and It Has a Tool Caddy!)

Costco offers an exceptional deal on spices through a new spice rack that includes five years of free refills.
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How Saffron, the World's Most Expensive Spice, Is Grown

Saffron is the world's most expensive spice, requiring laborious manual harvesting and historical cultivation practices.
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A Complexly Flavored (but Weeknight-Friendly) Vegan Curry

Discover new favorite recipes through vast archives
Fresh spices enhance dish flavors
Variety of recipes for different preferences and seasons

Grilled Arayes With Creamy Cucumber Salad

Middle Eastern meat-stuffed pitas are flavored with baharat spice blend and complemented by shallots and yogurt-dressed cucumbers.

The Best Spices To Elevate The Flavor Of Lamb Burgers - Tasting Table

Lamb burgers are a delicious alternative to traditional meat patties and can be enhanced with the right spices.

The Spice That Gives Red Barbecue Meats A Mouth-Watering Color - Tasting Table

Turmeric enhances the flavor and color of grilled meats while offering health benefits like anti-inflammatory properties and mood improvement.

Chorizo Queso Dip | Gluten Free & More

Making homemade chorizo is easy and rewarding, adding personalized flavors to Mexican dishes.

Indian Spices Give Your Fried Chicken A New, Dynamic Flavor - Tasting Table

Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric can enhance the flavor of fried chicken, offering a unique twist to the traditional dish.

A Complexly Flavored (but Weeknight-Friendly) Vegan Curry

Discover new favorite recipes through vast archives
Fresh spices enhance dish flavors
Variety of recipes for different preferences and seasons

Grilled Arayes With Creamy Cucumber Salad

Middle Eastern meat-stuffed pitas are flavored with baharat spice blend and complemented by shallots and yogurt-dressed cucumbers.

The Best Spices To Elevate The Flavor Of Lamb Burgers - Tasting Table

Lamb burgers are a delicious alternative to traditional meat patties and can be enhanced with the right spices.

The Spice That Gives Red Barbecue Meats A Mouth-Watering Color - Tasting Table

Turmeric enhances the flavor and color of grilled meats while offering health benefits like anti-inflammatory properties and mood improvement.

Chorizo Queso Dip | Gluten Free & More

Making homemade chorizo is easy and rewarding, adding personalized flavors to Mexican dishes.

Indian Spices Give Your Fried Chicken A New, Dynamic Flavor - Tasting Table

Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric can enhance the flavor of fried chicken, offering a unique twist to the traditional dish.
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A Taste of Grenada Heat, and the Local Flavors that Define the "Spice Isle"

Grenada's rich culinary heritage is now being showcased through restaurants and food tours that highlight its unique spices and local flavors.
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15 Spices To Elevate Your Hot Chocolate - Tasting Table

Hot chocolate is versatile, serving as a foundation for sweet and savory flavors through the addition of spices.

What Makes Mexican Hot Chocolate Special? - Tasting Table

Mexican hot chocolate offers a richer, spicier alternative to traditional hot cocoa due to its distinct ingredients and historical significance.

When did Swedes get so crazy about cinnamon?

Vikings had limited access to spices, primarily consuming herbs and juniper berries instead.

Rachel Roddy's recipe for chickpea, kale and potato soup with cumin pesto | A kitchen in Rome

Cumin is a versatile and ancient spice with medicinal properties.
Historical Roman recipes like cuminatum provide insights into the versatile uses of cumin.

15 Spices To Elevate Your Hot Chocolate - Tasting Table

Hot chocolate is versatile, serving as a foundation for sweet and savory flavors through the addition of spices.

What Makes Mexican Hot Chocolate Special? - Tasting Table

Mexican hot chocolate offers a richer, spicier alternative to traditional hot cocoa due to its distinct ingredients and historical significance.

When did Swedes get so crazy about cinnamon?

Vikings had limited access to spices, primarily consuming herbs and juniper berries instead.

Rachel Roddy's recipe for chickpea, kale and potato soup with cumin pesto | A kitchen in Rome

Cumin is a versatile and ancient spice with medicinal properties.
Historical Roman recipes like cuminatum provide insights into the versatile uses of cumin.
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#home-brewing

It's Time To Start Adding Turmeric To Your Iced Coffee - Tasting Table

Adding turmeric to coffee can enhance health benefits and create a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors.

5 Fall And Winter Spices That Easily Spruce Up Coffee - Tasting Table

Spices like cinnamon and ginger can enhance coffee flavor despite being away from coffee shops.

If You Roast Your Own Coffee Beans, Why Not Try Seasoning Them Too? - Tasting Table

Home-roasting coffee beans empowers enthusiasts to customize flavors for a unique coffee experience.

It's Time To Start Adding Turmeric To Your Iced Coffee - Tasting Table

Adding turmeric to coffee can enhance health benefits and create a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors.

5 Fall And Winter Spices That Easily Spruce Up Coffee - Tasting Table

Spices like cinnamon and ginger can enhance coffee flavor despite being away from coffee shops.

If You Roast Your Own Coffee Beans, Why Not Try Seasoning Them Too? - Tasting Table

Home-roasting coffee beans empowers enthusiasts to customize flavors for a unique coffee experience.
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How clever marketing turned pumpkin spice into an autumn sensation

Pumpkin spice is a cultural phenomenon, driven by nostalgia and clever marketing, blending multiple spices without actual pumpkin. Its roots trace back to ancient practices.
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Your Frozen Hot Chocolate Needs A Spicy Twist - Tasting Table

Adding spices to frozen hot chocolate enhances flavor and complexity beyond the basic recipe.

Improve Store-Bought Barbecue Sauce With A Single Sweet Spice - Tasting Table

Enhancing store-bought barbecue sauce with cinnamon and spices can mimic homemade quality.
Separating sauce into portions allows for unique flavor experimentation for diverse tastes.

For More Flavorful Desserts Swap Out Vanilla Extract For Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste - Tasting Table

Bourbon bean vanilla paste enhances vanilla flavor and is more concentrated than vanilla extract, making it ideal for desserts.

16 Spices Pros Use To Upgrade Homemade Pancakes And Waffles - Tasting Table

Spice up pancakes and waffles with cardamom for versatile flavor profiles.

Your Frozen Hot Chocolate Needs A Spicy Twist - Tasting Table

Adding spices to frozen hot chocolate enhances flavor and complexity beyond the basic recipe.

Improve Store-Bought Barbecue Sauce With A Single Sweet Spice - Tasting Table

Enhancing store-bought barbecue sauce with cinnamon and spices can mimic homemade quality.
Separating sauce into portions allows for unique flavor experimentation for diverse tastes.

For More Flavorful Desserts Swap Out Vanilla Extract For Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste - Tasting Table

Bourbon bean vanilla paste enhances vanilla flavor and is more concentrated than vanilla extract, making it ideal for desserts.

16 Spices Pros Use To Upgrade Homemade Pancakes And Waffles - Tasting Table

Spice up pancakes and waffles with cardamom for versatile flavor profiles.
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Are spices in your kitchen FAKE? 7 dodgy seasonings to look out for

Spice fraud is on the rise, with many commonly used herbs and spices adulterated with cheaper and potentially harmful ingredients.

The Taco Seasoning Substitute You Should Keep In Your Spice Cabinet - Tasting Table

Sazón is a versatile spice blend used in Caribbean and Latin American cooking, adding flavor and visual appeal to dishes.

15 Ways To Spice Up Basic Black Tea - Tasting Table

There are numerous ways to enrich black tea with spices and ingredients to enhance flavor and aroma throughout the year.

Boozy Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate | Gluten Free & More

Boozy Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate combines traditional flavors with a refreshing twist, making it a unique summer dessert.

Fish curry and egg kiri hodi: Sri Lankan brunch recipes from Kolamba restaurant

Sri Lankan breakfast dishes showcase a vibrant culinary heritage through bold flavors and the essential use of coconut and spices.

The 10 Absolute Best Ways To Add Fall Spices To Your Cake - Tasting Table

Infusing liquids with spices amplifies cake flavor; it's a simple yet effective technique for seasonal baking.
Toasting and blending spices into cake batter enhances aroma and overall taste, especially for fall-themed cakes.

Tim Walz Likes Boring Tacos But We Have Some Ideas For Him To Spice Up Dinner - Tasting Table

Tim Walz's comments about food sparked controversy, reflecting cultural expectations and stereotypes about flavor and seasoning in cuisine.
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The Spices You Absolutely Need For Jollof Rice - Tasting Table

Jollof rice can be customized with various spices based on country of origin, with traditional and modern options available.

Old Bay Belongs on Everything

Old Bay seasoning is a key culinary tradition of Maryland, but its versatility allows it to be used beyond just seafood dishes.

The Spices You Absolutely Need For Jollof Rice - Tasting Table

Jollof rice can be customized with various spices based on country of origin, with traditional and modern options available.

Old Bay Belongs on Everything

Old Bay seasoning is a key culinary tradition of Maryland, but its versatility allows it to be used beyond just seafood dishes.
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Quick Shakshuka With Yogurt

Step-by-step guide to making flavorful shakshuka with detailed instructions for each ingredient and step.

Nigel Slater's recipes for plum and apricot chutney, and plums with ginger crumbs and ice-cream

Plums are versatile fruits, excellent for pies, desserts, chutneys, and accompaniments like cheese or rice, offering a sweet and silky texture along with a fruity heat.

The Best Type Of Wine To Pair With Your Blackened Fish Dishes - Tasting Table

Blackened fish's bold flavors come from a mix of paprika, cayenne pepper, and more. It pairs best with chilled, fruit-forward, red wines with less structure like Dorli Muhr's Blaufränkisch.

Mango Chili-Stuffed Chocolate Bar Recipe - Tasting Table

Inspired by Mexican cuisine, Tess created a mango-chili chocolate bar with a bitter-sweet contrast and smoky notes, using a mix of herbs and spices like ancho chiles.
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Take carrots to another level with Rachel Allen's scrummy soup, salad and cake recipes

Carrots are highly versatile and can be paired with various ingredients to create delicious dishes.

Sweet potato salad with loads of herbs and pink peppercorns recipe by Joe Woodhouse

Pink peppercorns are an underrated spice, adding fruity flavor and enhancing various dishes.

Take carrots to another level with Rachel Allen's scrummy soup, salad and cake recipes

Carrots are highly versatile and can be paired with various ingredients to create delicious dishes.

Sweet potato salad with loads of herbs and pink peppercorns recipe by Joe Woodhouse

Pink peppercorns are an underrated spice, adding fruity flavor and enhancing various dishes.
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Honey & Co's recipe for salad of air fryer crisp chickpeas, courgettes and tomatoes

Crispy chickpeas are versatile and can be used in various ways to enhance meals, from snacks to salads.

The Unexpected Seasoning To Add For A More Robust Tomato Soup - Tasting Table

Adding curry powder to tomato soup enhances flavor and aroma, creating a more robust dish.

Two spicy curries: Keralan and Bengali recipes by Maunika Gowardhan

Kumro chenchki is a simply spiced stir-fry with Bengali spices like panch phoran, ginger, and cumin, served as comfort food.
Keralan chertha kozhi kari is a chicken and cashew curry from Kerala with turmeric, ginger, and curry leaves, often served at weddings and celebrations.

Honey & Co's recipe for salad of air fryer crisp chickpeas, courgettes and tomatoes

Crispy chickpeas are versatile and can be used in various ways to enhance meals, from snacks to salads.

The Unexpected Seasoning To Add For A More Robust Tomato Soup - Tasting Table

Adding curry powder to tomato soup enhances flavor and aroma, creating a more robust dish.

Two spicy curries: Keralan and Bengali recipes by Maunika Gowardhan

Kumro chenchki is a simply spiced stir-fry with Bengali spices like panch phoran, ginger, and cumin, served as comfort food.
Keralan chertha kozhi kari is a chicken and cashew curry from Kerala with turmeric, ginger, and curry leaves, often served at weddings and celebrations.
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I tried Gordon Ramsay's 15-minute dinner recipe for butter chicken. It was restaurant-quality, but his estimate was way off.

Marinating chicken overnight enhances flavor and tenderness, not included in the quick video recipe timeline.

Bake Bananas In Brown Sugar For An Incredibly Simple And Satisfying Dessert - Tasting Table

Enhance brown sugar bananas with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, or top with candied ginger, nuts, caramel, or chocolate for various flavor profiles.
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The Golden Child: How to Pair Wine With Turmeric

Turmeric has a strong earthy scent and pairs well with Pinot Noir for a unique flavor experience.
Turmeric, part of the ginger family, shares similarities but is less citrusy and more peppery and woody.

The Egg Dish You Need to Make Right Now

Poaching eggs in tomato sauce is a versatile meal for any occasion.
Adding warm spices like cinnamon and turmeric to tomato sauce can create a comforting and aromatic dish.

The Golden Child: How to Pair Wine With Turmeric

Turmeric has a strong earthy scent and pairs well with Pinot Noir for a unique flavor experience.
Turmeric, part of the ginger family, shares similarities but is less citrusy and more peppery and woody.

The Egg Dish You Need to Make Right Now

Poaching eggs in tomato sauce is a versatile meal for any occasion.
Adding warm spices like cinnamon and turmeric to tomato sauce can create a comforting and aromatic dish.
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Ask Ottolenghi: alternatives to alliums

Consider using celery, fennel, ginger, green pepper, and spices like cumin and coriander as alternatives to onions and garlic.
Explore Asian cuisine for dishes that rely less on onions and garlic, incorporating soy, ginger, miso, and wasabi for flavor.
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The Sweet Spice That Pairs Unexpectedly Well With Chicken - Tasting Table

Adding cinnamon to chicken recipes can enhance flavor profiles in nuanced, spice-heavy dishes like curries and stews.

Everything You Need to Cook Pakistani Food at Home

Pakistani cuisine focuses on layering flavors with spices and techniques passed down through generations.
Essential spices for Pakistani cooking include turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chile powder. These spices help build layers and depth of flavor.

The Sweet Spice That Pairs Unexpectedly Well With Chicken - Tasting Table

Adding cinnamon to chicken recipes can enhance flavor profiles in nuanced, spice-heavy dishes like curries and stews.

Everything You Need to Cook Pakistani Food at Home

Pakistani cuisine focuses on layering flavors with spices and techniques passed down through generations.
Essential spices for Pakistani cooking include turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chile powder. These spices help build layers and depth of flavor.
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Orange-Coriander Salmon

Coriander takes center stage in this orange-salmon dinner, with orange and citrus enhancing its flavor.
Whole coriander seeds are used in two different consistencies: roughly crushed for the salmon crust and ground for the sauce.

Quick Fix: Vegetable creole

Creole cooking is a fusion of Spanish, French, and African cuisines.
The key ingredients in Creole cooking are onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomatoes, and hot pepper seasoning.

Orange-Coriander Salmon

Coriander takes center stage in this orange-salmon dinner, with orange and citrus enhancing its flavor.
Whole coriander seeds are used in two different consistencies: roughly crushed for the salmon crust and ground for the sauce.

Quick Fix: Vegetable creole

Creole cooking is a fusion of Spanish, French, and African cuisines.
The key ingredients in Creole cooking are onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomatoes, and hot pepper seasoning.
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Red Lentil Soup (with diced tomatoes)

Creamy red lentil soup with no need to soak the lentils is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option.
The addition of coconut milk and spices gives the soup a creamy texture and rich flavor.

What Eater's Editor-in-Chief Is Buying This Year

Kari Kari garlic chili crisp is a great gift for spice lovers
Campo Grande's Iberico pork charcuterie is a delicious addition to cheese boards

The Reason Coffee In India Tastes So Delicious - Tasting Table

Hand-picking coffee cherries ensures only the matured ones are harvested, resulting in a deeper flavor coffee.
Indian coffee drinks like Filter Coffee and black ginger coffee blend unique spices and flavors, creating rich, aromatic beverages.

Crispy Vegan Gobhi With Gunpowder Spice | The Beet

Enjoy flavor-packed vegan Gunpowder Gobhi at home with a unique spice mix for a restaurant-quality dish.
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