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Recipe Index (107)
Wondering how to use cardamom or curry powder? Not sure what to do with that bumper crop of basil? Look no further! With recipes indexed by featured herb or spice, you'll find plenty of ideas.

Appetizers, Dips & Sauces (16)
Whet your appetite or entertain guests with starters, snacks, dips and sauces made delectable by herbs and spices.

Soups (11)
Herbs and spices infuse these nourishing winter warmers and refreshing cold soups with fantastic flavor.

Salads & Vegetables (21)
Want to jazz up your salad and vegetable repertoire? These seasonally-inspired recipes feature winning herb and spice accents, including spiced nuts, herbed vinaigrettes, and more.

Grains & Pasta (7)
Herbs and spices lend visual interest and lots of flavor to these wholesome grains and pastas.

Main Dishes (19)
Learn how to use herbs and spices to advantage in a wide array of main dishes. You'll find recipes for everything from American comfort foods to international cuisines, and will discover how various herb and spice combinations give those cuisines their unique flavors.

Desserts (24)
Sugar and spice -- like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla -- make desserts nice. You'll find those sweet standards here, along with less conventional herb and spice additions like lavender, basil, lemon verbena, black pepper, chiles, and saffron.

Baked Goods (14)
Herbs and spices lend unique flavor to this collection of savory and sweet baked goods, including quick breads, muffins, biscuits, and crackers.

Holidays & Occasions (52)
Herbs and spices make these holiday and special occasion recipes and menus memorable.

Beverages (21)
Herbs and spices give a special twist to these smoothies, cocktails, and hot and cold thirst quenchers.

Homemade Gifts (15)
Fragrant herbs and spices make great inspirations for homemade gifts. From the ephemeral pleasure of freshly baked treats, to more lasting craft items, you'll find ideas for handcrafted, heartfelt gifts that you'll be proud to give.

Tips & Techniques (25)
Learn tips and techniques for cooking with herbs and spices, including how to toast and grind whole spices, and how to handle and prepare fresh herbs. Look here for tips on growing and harvesting your own herbs, too.

Product & Food Reviews (3)
From kitchen gadgets and cookbooks to spices, herb teas, specialty foods, find objective reviews of herb and spice-related products.

Herbs, Spices & Health (7)
Information on the health-promoting properties of herbs and spices, along with tips for safe use.

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