A few years ago, I was dining at a French restaurant. I ordered one of my favorites — a crock of French onion soup topped with a big crouton and Gruyere cheese. When it arrived, I eagerly dug in, only ...
In Indian cooking, it’s the combinations of spices that transform ordinary ingredients into one of the world’s most distinctive culinary traditions. Each individual spice, though, adds something ...
We consulted our friends and spice experts at Spicewalla, an Asheville, North Carolina-based company, about how often you ...
Spices have been at the heart of culinary traditions for centuries. They elevate simple ingredients, transform bland dishes, and reflect the soul of regional cuisines. From the comforting warmth of ...
When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...
Cooking with spices and dried herbs adds unparalleled flavor to your cooking—but not all spices are created equal. Some of the options available in the supermarket spice aisle are less-than-fresh (at ...