Recipes with spices

These apple and oat muffins are so moist, and they are delicious too, good for breakfast or a tasty snack.

White chicken chili recipe done right. This best Chili Blanco has layers of clean, complimentary relatively mild and agreeable flavors.

Homemade papadum (papad) from lentil flour with black pepper and cumin. Rolled thin, dried, then fried until crispy and blistered. A classic Indian appetizer or snack.

This Moist Apple Carrot Cake is a delightful blend of sweet apples, earthy carrots, and crunchy walnuts, perfectly spiced with cinnamon. Easy to make and incredibly moist, this cake is ideal for any occasion, topped optionally with creamy cheese frosting.

Bisquick apple cinnamon muffins come together in one bowl with seven pantry staples and bake in 15 minutes. Tender crumb, warm cinnamon, and chunks of fresh apple in every bite. Easy weekday breakfast or after-school snack.

Made with store-bought or leftover homemade applesauce, this pie is exceptionally easy to prepare.

Similar to a cobbler - can use any fruit. It's easy to make using Bisquick and some basic pantry ingredients that we always have on hand.

This is an easy version of the traditional hot dog topping that's served by New York City street vendors.

Chunks of beef slowly braised in an authentic Chinese manner. Nearly any tough cut of beef can be made magically tender and flavorful with this technique.

I've made this one for decades, and it is the one I keep going back to. More than one meat-lover has mistaken the bulgur for ground beef.

Indulge in the delightful warmth of Irish Ginger snap cookies, with a rich history and a perfect blend of spicy ginger and sweet flavors.

This unique blend of a variety of seeds can help a marinade spice up any type of meat.

Cheddar accompanying a slice of apple pie is a centuries-old pairing. This apple pie recipe bakes the cheddar into the crust, flaky, sweet with a bit of savory in every slice.

Soft drop cookies loaded with shredded apples, dried cranberries, and multi-grain cereal. Rye flour adds earthy depth, while pumpkin pie spice brings warmth to every chewy bite.

Chinese-style char siu pork strips marinated in soy sauce, hoisin, five spice, rice wine, and red bean curd, then oven-roasted and glazed with honey. Serve as a main course or slice thin for appetizers.

Scored ham rubbed with brown sugar and dry mustard, studded with whole cloves, and served with a glossy Cumberland sauce of apple jelly, citrus, and honey. A British classic for holiday feasts.

Pickled red onions Yucatán-style with cumin, Mexican oregano, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. The bright-pink condiment that makes tacos, grilled meat, and avocado toast taste better.

Smoky chipotle pinto bean puree blanketing chicken-stuffed tortillas, baked with sour cream, Monterey Jack, and scallions. A Mexican casserole that feeds a crowd.

Pounded round steak breaded in seasoned flour, pan-fried in butter until golden, and smothered in a slow-simmered cream gravy with bay leaf and clove. The real-deal Southern classic, done right.

Vegetarian zucchini kofta: grated courgette balls bound with gram flour, deep-fried to a reddish-brown crisp, then simmered in a spiced tomato cream sauce with garam masala and roasted cumin.

Stuffed pork tenderloin birds: pounded pork loins rolled around a sage-bread stuffing, marinated in honey, soy, and cinnamon, then grilled and basted until glazed. A showstopper grill dish.

Pull-apart breakfast bread with frozen dough, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and pudding mix for a caramel-sticky glaze. An easy monkey bread-style brunch treat.

A low-fat Brazilan bean salad, perfect for a summer pot-luck, make-ahead black bean salad recipe.

A vegan chocolate-cinnamon torte made with tofu and sugar substitute, glazed with a glossy mocha fudge topping spiked with espresso. No eggs, no dairy, and completely plant-based without sacrificing richness.

Tropical black bean and papaya relish with crunchy jicama, cinnamon-spiced beans, and a citrus-sherry dressing. A fresh, vibrant side dish that's vegan and ready in about an hour.

Arni kapana is a traditional Greek lamb stew with lemon, tomatoes, and a hint of cinnamon. The lamb gets a one-hour lemon marinade before browning, then simmers in spiced tomato sauce for two hours.

Yuletide chocolate chip cookies loaded with candied cherries, currants, pecans, and almonds. A festive holiday cookie with brandy flavoring and warm pumpkin pie spice that ages beautifully in the cookie tin.

Layered dessert squares with a flaky pie crust base, rum-spiked vanilla pudding, and a glossy cherry-cranberry topping with cinnamon. Light, fruity, and feeds 12.

A rustic apple tart where pieces of buttery shortcrust are patched together top and bottom, layered with apricot jam and clove-spiced apples. A forgiving, no-fuss bake for anyone shy of rolling perfect pastry.

Spiced Indian potato and pea curry with cumin, mustard seeds, and fresh coriander. A warming vegetarian stew ready in 30 minutes using pantry staples.

Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with cumin, serrano chiles, coriander, and garam masala, then folded with cool yogurt and fresh cilantro. A classic North Indian side dish.

Poule-au-pot is the French farmhouse chicken pot pie: poached chicken in aromatic broth, layered with paper-thin potatoes under a rustic parsley pinwheel biscuit topping. Sunday comfort with a French twist.

A moist banana buttermilk cake layered with crushed pineapple and smothered in a billowy Bavarian cream frosting made with sour cream and whipped cream. Tropical, lush, and celebration-ready.

Tbilisi-style beef and mushroom stroganoff seasoned with a Georgian spice mix of black, white, and red pepper, dry mustard, and allspice. Tender beef in a sour cream sauce over flat noodles.

Rhubarb crumble with apples and strawberries under a buttery oat and brown sugar topping. Tart fruit baked until bubbling with a crisp, golden crust.

Creole beans and rice layers a tomato-spiced kidney bean stew over fluffy rice, finished with a fresh cucumber-tomato salsa for crunch. Vegan, high-fiber Louisiana classic.

Mexican pasta salad with cumin-rubbed chicken breast, fettuccine, lime, cilantro, and fresh zucchini. A weeknight bowl that bridges Italian comfort and Tex-Mex brightness.

Roasted acorn squash halves stuffed with savory ground beef, sweet-tart apples, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon, glazed with brown sugar and butter.

Grilled Hawaiian fish draped in a silky basil-coconut curry sauce with lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and homemade red curry paste. Island-meets-Thai fusion, fresh and fragrant.

Stuffed sweet potato boats loaded with smoky black bean chili, corn, and warm spices. A hearty vegetarian main dish topped with cool yogurt and fresh lime.

Middle Eastern lentil stew with potatoes, zucchini, and cumin - 189 calories per serving, 14 grams of fiber, less than 1 gram of fat. Hearty, filling, and budget-friendly.

Elegant Scandinavian berry compote with fresh blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries in a lightly sweetened maple and cinnamon sauce.

Microwave breakfast couscous cooked in orange juice with honey, almonds, cinnamon, and orange zest. A warm, citrusy low-fat morning cereal that's on the table in 15 minutes flat.

Brigitte's sauerbraten marinates beef for three days in buttermilk and red wine, then braises it in bacon drippings with tomato and carrots into a tender German pot roast finished with a rich cornstarch gravy.

Indian carrot salad with cumin, cinnamon, lime juice, and garlic, served chilled and garnished with wheat sprouts. A light, spiced vegetarian side dish.

Chinese-style pork ribs marinated in five-spice, soy, and sesame, then deep-fried until crispy and glazed with a sweet-savory tomato-laced sauce. A takeout classic worth making at home.

Mom Stern's noodle kugel with wide egg noodles, sliced apples, raisins, and a sweet egg custard baked until crispy on top and springy inside. A classic Jewish comfort dessert.

Southern skillet fried green tomatoes cooked slow in cast iron until dark, caramelized, and olive-brown. Flour-dusted, garlic-kissed, and worried around the pan the old-fashioned way.