Recipes with spices

Three beans mingle with zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and banana peppers in this Southwestern-spiced vegetable soup. Red wine and cumin add warmth to this hearty, healthy bowl.

Pumpkin dutch apple pie with sliced cinnamon-tossed apples on the bottom, a creamy spiced pumpkin custard middle, and a buttery walnut crumble on top. Two classic pies in one slice.

West African vegetables with peanut sauce, fried plantains, sautéed carrots, and green beans. Scotch bonnet heat, allspice warmth, and creamy peanut richness in every bite.

Mexican corn stew simmers kidney beans, pearl barley, corn, and fresh vegetables in cumin and coriander-spiced vegetable stock. Hearty, vegan, and topped with crushed tortilla chips and salsa.

Bengali-style oven-fried potatoes baked directly on greased oven racks with turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. Crisp, golden, and Indian-spiced without a drop of frying oil.

Kythoni xysto, a traditional Greek grated quince preserve with cinnamon bark, lemon zest, and toasted almonds. Sets naturally using pectin extracted from the quince peels and cores.

Taco quiche with seasoned ground beef baked in a tortilla-lined dish with eggs and cheese, topped with sour cream, avocado, and tomatoes. Where Taco Tuesday meets brunch. Feeds 8.

Oven-baked Texarkana chili with ground round steak, hot chile powder, cumin, and kidney beans simmered low and slow in a flour-thickened gravy. Border-town bold.

Moyettes are Mexican cinnamon sugar sweet bread rolls with anise flavor, brushed in melted butter and crusted in cinnamon sugar. A traditional pan dulce recipe.

Yeasted flatbread topped with a lime and almond frangipane and fresh redcurrants, dusted with icing sugar. A stunning Italian-inspired dessert bread.

Curried white bean sandwich spread with vegetables, cumin, and soy sauce. A chunky, low-fat, plant-based spread that's packed with fiber and loaded with spiced flavor. Vegan-friendly.

Baked red snapper topped with cumin, cilantro, Anaheim chile, mushrooms, tomato, and melted cheddar-jack cheese. Mexican-spiced fish on the table in 45 minutes.

Poppy seed kolaches made from a soft yeasted dough with mace and lemon zest, filled with a homemade poppy seed, raisin, and cinnamon filling. A Czech-Texan bakery classic.

No-cook Tex-Mex tuna salad tossed in a creamy picante-cumin dressing with olives and green onions. Serve in taco shells or over chips for a quick lunch.

Oat peach muffins made with buttermilk, molasses, brown sugar, and cinnamon. A lighter muffin using egg whites instead of whole eggs, with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.

Crisp whole wheat oatmeal cookies spiced with ginger and allspice, made with bran and brown sugar. Egg-free and simple to roll and cut, these British-style biscuits are wholesome comfort in every bite.

Soft drop cookies packed with applesauce, plump raisins, and crunchy nuts, spiced with cinnamon and cloves for old-fashioned charm.

A meatless kidney bean chili loaded with cashews, raisins, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth. Spiced with cumin, chili powder, and oregano for a one-pot vegetarian feast.

Classic Chinese five spice chicken marinated in soy sauce with ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves, then baked until the skin turns golden and fragrant. A simple, aromatic main dish with just 10 ingredients.

Baked apple crumble with sharp cheddar cheese folded into tart apples and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, then finished with more melted cheese. Serve warm with ice cream or hard sauce.

Easy fig pie made by crumbling fig cookies into vanilla pudding with molasses and warm spices. Poured into a pie shell and topped with whipped cream. No fresh figs needed.

Golden cauliflower stir-fried in ghee with mustard seeds, cumin, green chilis, and turmeric, then braised with fresh tomatoes and finished with garam masala. Authentic Indian vegetarian cooking in 30 minutes.

Mexican spaghetti pie with a Parmesan-egg pasta crust topped with chili-spiced ground beef, kidney beans, cheese, olives, and crushed tortilla chips. A Tex-Mex casserole mashup.

Potato moussaka casserole with ground lamb, barley, tomato sauce, and a custard topping baked until golden. A simplified Greek-style casserole that swaps eggplant for sliced potatoes.

Creamy parsnip chowder with butternut squash, bacon, and a cinnamon stick simmered in chicken broth. A velvety fall soup finished with heavy cream, nutmeg, and chives.

French doughnut muffins taste like cake doughnuts without the deep fryer: nutmeg-spiced batter baked, then dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon-sugar while still warm.

Fresh salsa Miami with peeled tomatoes, jalapenos, green chilies, cilantro, and cumin in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A chunky, no-cook salsa with South Florida flair.

Pan-fried tuna patties spiced with cumin, cayenne, coriander, and dry mustard. Made with canned tuna, eggs, and bread crumbs for a quick, budget-friendly dinner.

Pickled pumpkin with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and orange juice in a sweet vinegar brine. A unique fall preserve that's perfect for canning and gifting.

One-pot spicy lentil soup with tomatoes, carrots, celery, cayenne, and cumin. High-fiber, naturally vegan, and dead simple. Just dump everything in and let it simmer.

Homemade golden peach butter with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon zest. Slow-simmered from ripe peaches and water bath canned for pantry storage. A beautiful holiday gift or toast topper.

Chewy molasses ginger cookies spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, then topped with a bright orange zest glaze. Buttermilk keeps them impossibly soft. Freezer-friendly!

A delicious alternative for dessert that is made with half-ripe mangoes.

Fans of Southwestern cuisine will enjoy this version of white chili, flavored with chopped green chiles and onion, and simmered in a broth blended with garlic, oregano, cilantro and ground red pepper.

Fresh shelled pinto beans slow-simmered with tomatoes, cumin, paprika, garlic, and olive oil. Finished with lemon juice and fresh herbs. A vegan side dish from scratch.

Earthy lentils simmered with fresh spinach, green onions, garlic, and cumin in this Santa Maria-style soup. Vegan, high-fiber, and ready in 30 minutes flat.

Funnel cake or funnelcake is a regional food popular in North America at carnivals, fairs, sporting events, and seaside resorts.

Kobeba samakeyah are Lebanese fish-filled bulgur croquettes seasoned with cumin and cilantro, deep-fried golden, and served with homemade tahini sauce. A Middle Eastern classic.

We have updated this spicy cajun recipe with more clear directions and adjusted it to be less spicy and use less salt.

This is a very easy dish to put together, just a matter of mixing all the ingredients together and baking for 30 minutes. The sauce needs to be reduced at the end of the cooking, but that only takes about 5 minutes. I suggest that you serve it with a Saag aloo and rice.

Black tea smoked chicken: Sichuan-and-five-spice-rubbed thighs hot-smoked over rice, black tea, and brown sugar, then tucked into lettuce cups with peanuts, scallion, and a soy-ginger glaze. An impressive, gluten-free-friendly appetizer.

Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.

Apfeltorte: German apple cake with whole peeled apples baked into a butter cake, their cores stuffed with rum-soaked raisins and chocolate. Finished with apricot glaze and powdered sugar.

Fresh apricots stuffed with almonds, soaked in rum, then dipped in cinnamon batter and deep-fried until golden for a show-stopping dessert.

Slow-braised eye of round steak with Spanish onions, vinegar, mustard, bay leaf, and whole cloves in butter. A hearty Dutch-style pot roast that turns a tough cut fork-tender.

Two-layer carrot cake bursting with orange marmalade, toasted walnuts, and grated carrots, finished with a citrus cream cheese frosting and a stunning lattice top.

A tasty and scrumptious dish that will satisfy your hunger and invite new flavors and aromas into your home!

Hearty black bean cassoulet soup loaded with three kinds of sausage, a meaty ham bone, cumin, oregano, and a splash of dry sherry. Feeds a crowd of 16 with a sour cream finish.