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Seasonings and Spices

Everything you wanted to know about making stuff taste good. Learn how to use and the best ways to store seasonings and spices.
bay leafs
A Chef Settles the Debate: Do Bay Leaves Even Do Anything?
Galangal root on a white wooden background
What is Galangal?
bottle of fish sauce on a yellow and purple background
The 1-Ingredient Secret Weapon That Quadruples the Flavor of Everything
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Ginger root and powder, studio shot.
5 Ginger Substitutes (and How to Use Them)
turmeric in a white bowl and in a wooden scoop
5 Turmeric Substitutes (and How to Use Them)
a jar of spice world minced garlic on a blue background
In Defense of Jarred Garlic
Tarragon and Spice Deviled Eggs
The 6 Best Tarragon Substitutes
what is fenugreek
What Is Fenugreek?
what is mustard
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Mustard
garlic substitute
4 Surprising Substitutes for Fresh Garlic
Cheerful senior woman from Eastern Europe cooking lunch for her family in old-fashioned kitchen. Portrait of active senior woman enjoying cooking.
The Unexpected Reason Grandma's Food Just Tastes Better
what is turmeric
What Is Turmeric? The Guide to Using This Ancient Spice in Your Kitchen
what are cloves
Everything You Need to Know About Using Cloves in the Kitchen
curry powder substitute
Here's What to Use When You Don't Have Curry Powder
what is oregano
What Exactly Is Oregano?
what is cumin
The Ultimate Guide to Cooking With Cumin
what is nutmeg
Nutmeg 101: What It Is and How to Use It
what is cinnamon
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cinnamon
star anise
Everything You Need to Know About Star Anise
what is paprika
Season Your Dishes to Perfection With This Guide to Paprika
whole bay leaves
Don't Have Bay Leaves? Here Are 4 Ingredients You Can Use Instead
mint
Everything You Need to Know About Mint
a spoon with MSG seasoning on a blue background
Is MSG Actually Bad for You? Here’s What You Need to Know
Hand holding a plate with a taco
Can’t Handle the Heat? Learn Why Foods Are Spicy for Some but Not for Others
fleur de sel
What Is Fleur de Sel – And Why Is It So Expensive?
Fresh parsley on a marble surface.
How to Store Fresh Parsley
ginger and galangal
Galangal vs. Ginger: What's the Difference?
Side shot of a red powder spice
This Hawaiian Staple Might Just Become the New It Seasoning
Granulated garlic and garlic powder in two bowls.
Granulated Garlic vs. Garlic Powder: What's the Difference?
Dried Mexican oregano in a bowl.
What Is Mexican Oregano?
adobo chicken in pan
What Is Adobo?
Box mac and cheese ready to eat in a white bowl with a purple graphic question mark overlay
This Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese Ever
Different varieties of peppercorns
What Are Peppercorns and What Do You Do With Them?
fresh bunch of marjoram
What Is Marjoram — And What's a Good Substitute?
Dried bay leaves
What Are Bay Leaves — And Do They Really Do Anything?
bowl of cayenne pepper
Cayenne Pepper vs. Chili Powder: What's the Difference?
Two small bowls filled with paprika.
Paprika vs. Smoked Paprika: What's the Difference? 
White Pepper and Black Pepper corns on white background
White Pepper vs. Black Pepper: What's the Difference?
ball pickling salt in green package on red/orange and yellow burst background
What Is Pickling Salt and What's a Good Substitute?
thai basil leaves on stem on blue/white background
Thai Basil vs. Basil: What's the Difference?
Zaatar Spice Mix
What Is Za'atar and How Do You Use It?
cilantro on cutting board with knife
Why Do Some People Think Cilantro Tastes Like Soap?
Granulated garlic and garlic powder in bowls.
How to Still Use Your Garlic Powder When It's Hardened Into a Brick
Three forms of cardamom in bowls.
What Is Cardamom and How Do You Use It?
jar of harissa paste
What Is Harissa and How Do I Cook with It?
star anise substitutes
Grab These 8 Spices When You're out of Star Anise
paprika
The 10 Best Substitutes for Paprika
cinnamon rolls with icing on them and a spoon next to them.3x2
The 4 Best Substitutes for Cinnamon
thyme
The 5 Best Substitutes for Thyme
cilantro
Culinary School Tricks for Keeping Cilantro Fresh
frosted brownies on a plate
My Family Thinks These Are the Best Brownies—Here's How I Make Them Even Better
cilantro topped bean bowl
9 Easy Substitutes for Cilantro
A yellow and orange bowl filled with celery seed.
What Can I Substitute for Celery Seed in a Recipe?
Mace Spice powder on wooden spoon and whole mace blade isolated on white background
What Is Mace?
looking down at a bunch of homemade sushi rolls with a dipping sauce in a small bowl
What Is Nori?
cup of chai with assorted decorative spices
What Is Chai?
close up of sprouted garlic cloves on wooden cutting board.
Is Sprouted Garlic Safe to Eat?
Aromatic vanilla extract and dry vanilla pods on wooden table
Vanilla Paste vs. Vanilla Extract: What's the Difference?
Capers
Do Capers Go Bad?
dried coriander
What Is Coriander?
Four bottles of dried spices spilling out of their jars
Sorry, But There Is Probably Lead In Your Dried Spices
McCormick chili powder jar on white and orange burst background
What Is Chili Powder and Can You Make Your Own?
Crystals of shallow salt in a wooden bowl on a dark gray table.
What Is Canning Salt?