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 ...

Spices do more than add flavor to your food—they can also be powerful tools for boosting your health. Packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and essential nutrients, these spices can ...

Seasonings are an integral part of cooking and flavoring food. Don’t miss these helpful tips for how to store and organize ...

Back in 2006, I read a blog post by David Lebovitz touting an Italian herb rub that cook Judy Witts Francini had taught him to make. It consisted of rosemary, sage, garlic and sea salt. Well, I looked ...

One of our long put-off, spring projects is cleaning out the spice cabinet. We have way too many mystery jars of miscellaneous spices that have accumulated from visiting gift and specialty food shops.

Oh, the woeful, oft-regaled tale of the pantry loaded with jars of dusty spices. Ground nubbins of paprika, cumin, sage and black pepper that have moldered into flavorless, colored molecules. The ...

Experts weigh in on shelf life, proper storage, and how to bring old spices back to life. If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a punchy, ...