Herbs & Spices

Sumac

Bright, tart, and lemony, with none of the moisture of a fresh lemon: that is ground sumac. This dee...

White Sesame Seeds Hulled

A sprinkle of toasted sesame turns plain rice, roasted vegetables, noodles, and salads into somethin...

Greek Seasoning

Marinated chicken off the grill, a lamb skewer, a bowl of cool cucumber-yogurt dip (tzatziki): this ...

Garlic lovers Spice Mix

One spoonful stirred into sour cream and you have a garlic dip that disappears at the table before a...

Jerk Seasoning

Warm allspice, sharp thyme, and a real habanero kick: that is the pull of Jamaican jerk, and this bl...

Anise Seed

Reach for anise seed when a holiday bake or a warm cup needs a sweet, gentle licorice note that does...

Chipotle Citrus

Smoky heat brightened with a squeeze of citrus lift: the kind of flavor that wakes up grilled chicke...

Asafoetida

Reach for asafoetida, or hing, when you want the deep, savory backbone of cooked onion and garlic fr...

Thyme

One jar of good dried thyme quietly improves almost everything you already cook. It is the herb peop...

Whole Cloves

A ham scored and studded with whole cloves, a pot of biryani, a jar of pickling brine, a simmer of m...

Allspice Berries - Ground

Reach for ground allspice when one spice has to do the work of three. Despite the name, it is not a ...

Fenugreek Leaves

The difference between restaurant-style curries and a flat home-cooked version often comes down to t...