This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. Growing up in an Indian household, I thought my mom had the ...

Cooking with spices and dried herbs adds unparalleled flavor to your cooking—but not all spices are created equal. Some of the options available in the supermarket spice aisle are less-than-fresh (at ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Spices have been at the heart of culinary traditions for centuries. They elevate simple ingredients, transform bland dishes, and reflect the soul of regional cuisines. From the comforting warmth of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spice blends are mainstays of cooks the world over. A Punjabi cook has his garam masala at the ready for everyday seasoning. A Lebanese, her baharat for ...

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When it comes to culinary traditions, few are as diverse and complex as those hailing from the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean diet is considered by many to be a gold ...

“Cooking should be a joy,” believes spice expert Debbie Kornberg. The founder of Spice + Leaf and host of Spice it Up with Deb, Kornberg can trace her love of cooking back to her childhood. “I used to ...