Nov. 10—Spices might be bringing more than flavor to your cooking. New research shows that popular spice brands contain concerning levels of toxic heavy metals. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit ...

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 ...

“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 ...

A well-stocked spice rack can transform your cooking — but with so many options, how do you know which ones are actually ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I had a hunch that the instructor was correct when he stated that “India produces 50% of the global spice trade.” But nonetheless, I checked with my go-to ...

The fortifying tomato-based vermicelli soup harira is just one of the recipes in the new cookbook “Zahav Home” (Harvest) that hum with the earthy warmth of the Three C’s, a North African-inspired ...

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 ...

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 ...

For mothers who love to cook, giving them a set of spice blends brings the world to their kitchen. Moms also would be proud to not only receive this present but to also learn that their Mother’s Day ...