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What would eggnog and pumpkin pie be without nutmeg? I'll tell you. They would be bland and so would a lot of other bread, pie, cookie, egg, and milk based recipes. However, there is more to cooking with nutmeg than the sweet nutty taste of the dishes. Find out more about its history, benefits, uses, and nutrition facts. Nutmeg is the seed of the Myristica fragans tree … [Read more...]
When you think of using spices in recipes, cooking with cinnamon may come to mind. Cinnamon is often used in both sweet and savory recipes, which means that it is very versatile. You may be familiar with it's use in desserts, such as apple pie, donuts, and cinnamon buns or in spicy candies, tea, hot cocoa, and liqueurs. It's also an ingredient in chicken and lamb dishes as … [Read more...]
Spices play an important part in making delicious meals. They give our foods distinct flavor and aroma. Did you know that certain winter spices can give your body warmth? Here are just a few spices that help fight off winter chills. Cinnamon is used often for its distinctive taste and smell. Add a cinnamon stick to a hot beverage. Ground cinnamon is a great topping for … [Read more...]
