Spices
Name | Flavor | Use |
Allspice | Pungent, sweet. | Breads, cakes, cookies. |
Basil | Sweet, clove-like. | Italian and Mediterranean. |
Bay Leaf | Woodsy. | Pickling, soups, stews. |
Cayenne | Hot | Eggs, cheese, Cajun. |
Chili Powder | Medium to hot. | Chili, eggs, soups, stews. |
Chives | Onion and garlic flavor. | Shellfish, cream soups, salads. |
Cilantro | Pungent, soapy. | Italian and Mexican. |
Cinnamon | Aromatic and sweet. | Sweets, vegetables. |
Cloves | Aromatic, pungent, sweet. | Spice cakes, cookies, pickling. |
Cumin | Bitter and hot. | Middle Eastern, Asian. |
Dill | Pungent, tangy. | Sauces, vegetables. |
Fennel | Aromatic, licorice. | Breads, fish, sausage, soup. |
Ginger | Sweet and spicy. | Chinese, German. |
Mint | Strong, sweet, cool. | Drinks, desserts, soups. |
Mustard Seed | Hot, pungent. | Meats, pickling. |
Nutmeg | Nutty, warm, spicy. | Beverages, cakes, cookies. |
Oregano | Aromatic, pungent. | Fish, meat, Greek, Italian. |
Paprika | Bitter, slightly hot. | Dips, fish, salads, goulash |
Parsley | Peppery. | Garnish, sauces, soups, stews. |
Poppy Seed | Nutty. | Pastries, breads, cakes, dressing. |
Rosemary | Sweet. | Hot dishes, fish, soups, stuffing. |
Saffron | Aromatic, pungent. | Rice, sauces, Swedish. |
Sage | Musty, minty, bitter. | Poultry, pork, stuffing. |
Sesame Seed | Nutty. | Breads, cakes, cookies, dressing. |
Thyme | Pungent, tea-like. | Fish, meats, soups, vegetables. |
Turmeric | Pungent, earthy, bitter. | Curries, East Indian. |