Nutmeg is used to flavor eggnog. It is generally added as a decorative spice on top. Some people stir it in while they are making it.
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∙ 9y agoA spice is any substance that is used to alter the flavor of food, which includes such things as salt, which is a mineral and not an herb, or cinnamon, which is derived from tree bark and thus is also not an herb. The term herb really applies only to a leaf that has some flavor that we value, such as basil or oregano. Many spices do not derive from leaves.
This dried leaf of the laurel or the bayberry helps flavor soups, stews, vegetables and meats. Did You Know?: The branches of the bay tree were used as wreaths to crown the victors after battles in ancient Greece and Rome.
Mr. Van Pel used to be in the meat, sausage and spice business.
The spice mace is the 'aril' or extra covering around the nut known as nutmeg, which is itself used as a spice and has a different taste from that of mace.
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One plant used to flavor food is basil. It adds a fresh, sweet, and slightly peppery flavor to dishes, commonly used in Italian cuisine, particularly in pasta sauces and pesto.
Caramel Apple Eggnog Peppermint Mocha Pumpkin Spice (my favorite!)
For a powdered-based smoky flavor, you have a couple of choices. There is a Hickory Smoke spice on a Malto-Dextrin Base used in commerical sauage making and Hickory Smoke Salt used for barbeque sauce, gravy, and sauces. Both types can be purchased at www.thespicehouse.com. Ronski
Each spice is its own flavor, "spicy" is a category of flavors.
The most widely traded spice in the world is black pepper. It is used in cuisines globally and is known for its strong flavor and aroma.
Mace is the outer covering of the nutmeg seed, which is a common spice used in both sweet and savory dishes for its warm, spicy flavor.
The seed from the East Indian evergreen tree is called cardamom. It is a popular spice used in both sweet and savory dishes for its unique flavor.
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Cinnamon is to spice.
cooking It is used to add flavor to cooking.
The noun 'spice' is a countable noun as a word for a plant material used to flavor food. The plural noun is spices.The noun 'spice' is an uncountable noun as a word for something that adds interest or excitement.Examples:I don't know which spice to use. I'm not used to cooking with spices.The downpour added some spice the company picnic.