Recipes with spices

Baked French toast stuffed with caramelized bananas, coated in sliced almonds, and topped with a cinnamon-oat streusel. A showstopping brunch dish that serves 6.

A delicious marsala recipe made with shredded zucchini, spinach and banana peppers. Tastes great when served over basmati rice.

Chicken wings reshaped into mini drumsticks, marinated in five-spice and rice wine, sealed with egg white, coated in cornstarch, and double deep-fried until shatteringly crispy. An authentic Chinese technique for the crunchiest wings.

Ripe tomatoes and sweet onions layered with fontina, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a spiced homemade crust, baked until bubbly and golden. This Southern-style tomato pie is summer in every single bite.

Sri Lankan-style chicken curry with ginger, garlic, curry powder, cumin, and creamy coconut. Loaded with vegetables and simmered until rich and fragrant.

Mother's fruit cake is a brandy-soaked holiday classic with cherries, apricots, pineapple, peel, raisins, and currants bound in a spiced chocolate-scented batter. Baked slow and aged for two months.

Mexican chicken wings coated in chili-cumin-oregano oil and dredged in crushed tortilla chips, then baked until golden and crispy. A crunchy, spicy oven-baked wing.

Chicken simmers in a rich, complex mole sauce built from chipotle chili, cocoa, peanut butter, sesame seeds, raisins, and warm spices. Authentic Mexican mole that's worth every minute.

Brisket chili built on beer, stewed tomatoes, and a fistful of red pepper flakes, thickened with masa harina and finished with a shot of tequila poured tableside.

It is a delicious ricotta pie recipe that works in any occasion.

Composed Caribbean salad with watercress, fresh mango, hearts of artichoke, and tomato dressed in a lime-coriander-allspice vinaigrette. Vegan, fat-free, and visually striking.

Khoresht-e Fesenjan: chicken or lamb simmered in a rich, dark walnut and pomegranate sauce with saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A beloved Persian stew served with rice.

Make-ahead oven French toast with orange juice and zest in the custard, baked over a honey-cinnamon glaze. Soak overnight, bake the next morning, served with whipped orange-honey butter.

Sweet rice dumplings (Japanese ohagi) blend cooked sweet brown rice with raisins and cinnamon, then roll the small balls in coarsely chopped roasted walnuts. A naturally vegan, no-sugar treat.

Slow cooker tangy chicken simmered in a sweet pineapple-orange and ketchup sauce with warm spices. A dump-and-go crockpot dinner served over fluffy couscous. Set it and forget it.

Classic apple strudel filling with tart apples, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and breadcrumbs. Rolled in stretched dough and baked low and slow until golden and flaky with a powdered sugar finish.

Rub the steak with a mixture of ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon, cook it in a hot skillet, and serve the succulent steak with a refreshing coleslaw and some warm tortillas.

Garlicky falafel from soaked dried chickpeas, ground with onion, potato, and four cloves of garlic. The traditional Middle Eastern street food technique with a crisp exterior and fluffy interior.

Oven-baked "fried" chicken coated in yogurt and corn flake crumbs with your choice of spices. A crispy, no-fry chicken recipe with just 4 ingredients and zero oil.

Filet mignon brochettes marinated in red wine, honey, cumin, and coriander, grilled with sweet red peppers and red onions. A premium cut on a skewer that cooks to rare in just 4 minutes.

Parsi chicken curry with dried apricots, whole spices, and crispy potato straws. A sweet-tangy Indian dish with cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, and a vinegar-sugar balance that makes the sauce unforgettable.

North African vegetable stew with chickpeas, fennel, zucchini, and warm spices like cinnamon and coriander. Simmered with meat and noodles, finished with fresh lemon juice.

Grilled Venison Chop with Chestnut Twice Baked Potato recipe

Pastel de pescado: a showstopping fish pie of cod and spiced Swiss chard wrapped in buttery pastry, twisted into a rustic topknot and baked golden. A centerpiece dish worth the time.

Layered hamburger pie with a seasoned ground beef crust filled with sliced potatoes, onions, and mushrooms, topped with melted cheddar and Swiss cheese. A hearty one-dish dinner.

Lamb curry marinated overnight with garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic, then simmered in lamb stock and finished with yogurt and lemon. Served on basmati rice with toasted cashews and golden sultanas. Mild, fragrant, family-friendly.

Slow cooker chicken chili with browned thighs, dried navy beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, and sharp cheddar. Set it in the morning, come home to a bowl of smoky, spicy comfort.

Curry-spiced ground beef, potatoes, and peas folded into flaky crescent roll triangles with a sweet-heat honey lime dipping sauce. A quick Indian-American fusion appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Black Bean Chili with Toasted Spice Seasoning recipe

Warm spiced apple cider punch infused with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and fresh nutmeg, blended with orange and lemon juice for holiday gatherings.

Seafood gumbo built on a butter-flour roux with shrimp, okra, tomatoes, chili powder, and Worcestershire, served over rice with filé powder. Where Louisiana bayou meets Texas ranch country.

Meat and sweet potato pie with a seasoned ground beef crust filled with mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, and eggs. A savory-sweet dinner pie with no pastry needed.

A lighter baked rice pudding studded with chopped apples and dates, lifted with folded egg whites for a soufflé-like texture. Warm, cinnamony, and comforting.

This simple but delicious dish is perfect for dinner and it will satisfy both your tastebuds and hunger!

Cool cucumber yogurt relish with tomato, scallion, and cumin. This Indian-inspired raita comes together in 10 minutes and pairs with everything from grilled meats to spicy curries.

Bread machine oat carrot bran bread with grated carrots, rolled oats, oat flour, bran, cinnamon, and applesauce. A high-fiber loaf with natural sweetness.

Persian pan kebabs made with seasoned ground beef, grated onion, and cumin, broiled in strips to mimic skewered kebabs. Serve with rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Samosas are crisp Indian fried pastries filled with spiced potato and pea, or curried lamb and beef. Two filling options, one homemade dough, fried golden in 48-piece batches.

Quick Southwest skillet supper with diced chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and salsa, all seasoned with cumin. A 30-minute one-pan weeknight dinner.

Homemade mustard cooked with dry mustard, white wine, vinegar, and egg yolks. One base recipe, four variations: lime, tarragon, spicy, and tomato. Keeps a month in the fridge.

Pumpkin cheesecake with a praline pecan-graham cracker crust, brown sugar filling, and warm spices. A rich Thanksgiving dessert that chills overnight for clean slices.

Butterflied pork chops grilled over charcoal and brushed with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce spiked with malt vinegar, soy, and liquid smoke.

Impressive apple pie with cinnamon crust, sour cream filling, and crunchy walnut-brown sugar topping. Three distinct layers of flavor and texture.

South African samoosa filling with mixed vegetables, curry leaves, cumin, turmeric, and green chili. A fragrant, spiced vegetable mixture ready to stuff into pastry triangles for traditional Indian-style samosas.

A Greek-style phyllo pie layered with spiced ground beef, mushrooms, wine, and a rich blend of feta, cream cheese, and cottage cheese. Feeds 12 and bakes to a flaky golden crust.

No-bake apple cheesecake set with gelatin, scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with brown-sugar applesauce and toasted peanuts. A creamy autumn dessert with no oven required.

Apple Cake for the barbecue. This is absolutely the best apple cake that I have ever had, or made!

Pan-seared salmon with an herb crust, cumin-coriander yogurt crema and smoky chipotle salsa. Restaurant-style plated fish with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.