Spices and bottles

Seasonings and Spices

Everything you wanted to know about making stuff taste good. Learn how to use and the best ways to store seasonings and spices.
ginger and galangal
Galangal vs. Ginger: What's the Difference?
Side shot of a red powder spice
This Hawaiian Staple Might Just Become the New It Seasoning
dried, ground garlic
Granulated Garlic vs. Garlic Powder: What's the Difference?
mexican oregano
What Is Mexican Oregano?
adobo chicken in pan
What Is Adobo?
Box mac and cheese ready to eat in a white bowl with a purple graphic question mark overlay
This Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese Ever
Different varieties of peppercorns
What Are Peppercorns and What Do You Do With Them?
fresh bunch of marjoram
What Is Marjoram — And What's a Good Substitute?
Dried bay leaves
What Are Bay Leaves — And Do They Really Do Anything?
bowl of cayenne pepper
Cayenne Pepper vs. Chili Powder: What's the Difference?
paprika-vs-smoked-paprika-1x1
Paprika vs. Smoked Paprika: What's the Difference? 
White Pepper and Black Pepper corns on white background
White Pepper vs. Black Pepper: What's the Difference?
ball pickling salt in green package on red/orange and yellow burst background
What Is Pickling Salt and What's a Good Substitute?
thai basil leaves on stem on blue/white background
Thai Basil vs. Basil: What's the Difference?
Zaatar Spice Mix
What Is Za'atar and How Do You Use It?
cilantro on cutting board with knife
Why Do Some People Think Cilantro Tastes Like Soap?
garlic powder spilling from glass jar
How to Still Use Your Garlic Powder When It's Hardened Into a Brick
cardamom pods with wooden spoon
What Is Cardamom and How Do You Use It?
jar of harissa paste
What Is Harissa and How Do I Cook with It?
celery seed
What Can I Substitute for Celery Seed in a Recipe?
Mace Spice powder on wooden spoon and whole mace blade isolated on white background
What Is Mace?
looking down at a bunch of homemade sushi rolls with a dipping sauce in a small bowl
What Is Nori?
cup of chai with assorted decorative spices
What Is Chai?
close up of sprouted garlic cloves on wooden cutting board.
Is Sprouted Garlic Safe to Eat?
Aromatic vanilla extract and dry vanilla pods on wooden table
Vanilla Paste vs. Vanilla Extract: What's the Difference?
Capers
Do Capers Go Bad?
dried coriander
What Is Coriander?
Four bottles of dried spices spilling out of their jars
Sorry, But There Is Probably Lead In Your Dried Spices
McCormick chili powder jar on white and orange burst background
What Is Chili Powder and Can You Make Your Own?
Crystals of shallow salt in a wooden bowl on a dark gray table.
What Is Canning Salt?
Common Indian herbs and spice ingriedients for preparation of Indian Cuisine in wooden trays on an old rough teak board table.
What Is Curry Powder?
Hoisin Sauce
What Is Hoisin Sauce and How Do You Make It At Home?
Chive Flowers
How to Use Chive Blossoms to Brighten up Summer Dishes
celery salt
What Is Celery Salt?
jar of pink peppercorns
What Is a Pink Peppercorn and How Do I Cook With It?
Chimichurri Sauce with Sliced Steak
What Is Chimichurri?
a pot of Slow Cooker Pot Roast
10 Ways to Use Ranch Dressing for More Than Salads
homemade pickling spice in bowl
What Is Pickling Spice?
spoon of herbes de Provence macro
What Is Herbes de Provence and What's a Good Substitute?
Italian Seasoning
What Is Italian Seasoning?
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Dried Herbs And Spices
fennel pollen and fennel flowers
What Is Fennel Pollen and How Do You Use It?
close up of salt-free cajun seasoning mix made with dried thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl
What Is Cajun Seasoning and How Do You Make It At Home?
lovage leaves on a wooden table
Everything You Need to Know About Cooking With Lovage
Cooking vegetables, step seven, seasoning
When You Add Salt During Cooking Matters — Here's Why
Pineapple Chutney With Crackers
What Is a Relish?
Garam Masala powder on a wooden spoon
What is Garam Masala?
Cardamom Chicken with Salt and Pepper Crust
11 Addictive Recipes for Cardamom Lovers
garlic heads in a paper bag
What's the Difference Between Fresh Garlic, Jarred Garlic, Garlic Powder, and Garlic Salt?
Galangal root on a white wooden background
What is Galangal?
liquid smoke tout image
What Is Liquid Smoke?
salt and pepper in bowls
Why Are Salt and Pepper Paired?
saffron threads
What Is Saffron and How Do I Cook With It?
Pile of anise seeds on white surface
What Is Anise and How Do I Use It?
three homemade seasoning mixes in bowls on a cutting board
These DIY Seasoning Mixes Deliver Full Flavor Without a Grain of Salt
urfa biber, turkish pepper, on a plate
What Is Urfa Biber?
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6 Delicious Ways to Use That Jar of Chili Crisp
Fresh tarragon
Everything You Need To Know About Cooking With Tarragon
young woman drinking a glass of ginger ale
Can Ginger Ale Actually Help an Upset Stomach?
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Rosemary: An Herb To Remember
an illustrated dinner plate with a salmon steak topped with fresh rosemary and surrounded by a variety of illustrated herbs
These 7 Simple Herbs Make Everyday Meals Feel Special
an illustration of salt shakers salting an assortment of desserts.
6 Ways to Make Desserts Taste Better With a Pinch of Salt
Three bowls filled with spices on rustic wood table
What Does It Mean to 'Bloom' Spices?