Pick A Seasoning, Find A Recipe!
By Miri Rotkovitz, About.com Guide to Herbs & Spices
Do you have a bumper crop of basil on your hands, a hankering for hot chiles, or just want to know what to do with an unusual spice you picked up at the market? Maybe you're craving a dish with the Indian flavors of garam masala, or the Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout. You'll find ideas for using these seasonings and more in this collection of recipes, indexed by the main herbs and spices they include.
Basil Recipes
Aromatic, with hints of anise flavor, beautiful basil is one of the world's most popular fresh herbs.
Black Pepper Recipes
It may be considered common today, but pepper helped launch the ships of the spice trade, and was once so valuable it was used as currency. Instead of using pepper as a final touch, these recipes showcase this "king of spices."
Cardamom Recipes
Cardamom's complex herbal notes and enticing aroma are important in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Scandinavian cuisines.
- Cardamom Cake With Dried Cherries and Pistachios
- Chai-Spiced White Hot Chocolate
- Winter Spice Sugar Plum Bonbons
Chile Recipes
Whether you want to add a warm little kick to your cooking or thrill to a full-on inferno on your taste buds, there's a chile for you!
- Chile-Spiced Pecan & Apple Salad
- Cayenne Cheddar Biscuits
- Chile-Spiced Candied Peanuts
- Spicy Carrot Soup
Cumin Recipes
Warm and herbal, cumin lends its distinct flavor to Middle Eastern, Indian, and Latin cuisines.