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McCormick Whole Cloves, 0.62 Ounce, $5.39
From the French word for nail, “clou,” cloves are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree. McCormick® Whole Cloves are hand-selected to ensure that they have spicy-sweet flavor. The bold, spicy scent and warm flavor of cloves make the kitchen a cozy place to gather. Picture apple cider with whole cloves and orange slices simmering on the stove, or a clove-studded baked ham glistening with brown sugar glaze. Cloves bring incredible depth to slow-cooked dishes and Indian curries & chai. To avoid biting into a whole clove, stud a whole onion with a few cloves and add it when simmering stock, beans or stews. Use a grinder or mortar & pestle to grind whole cloves for freshly ground spice for making gingerbread cookies or pumpkin pie.
McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice, 1.12 Ounce, $6.29
A McCormick® original since 1934, there’s nothing quite like the warm taste of pumpkin pie spice! It brings the spicy-sweet flavor of cinnamon and ginger to holiday desserts, savory dishes and beverages. It’s not autumn without McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice! Featuring warm, complex sweetness and delicate spices, this blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice adds homemade flavor to sweet recipes like pumpkin bread, spice cookies, streusel toppings, and of course, pumpkin pie. It also shines in beverages – add to lattes, smoothies and hot chocolate. Savory dishes benefit from a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Try it on roasted sweet potatoes, carrots or acorn squash. Spice up breakfast by adding a pinch to pancakes, muffins and oatmeal.
McCormick Ground Cloves, 0.9 Ounce, $5.79
Cloves are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. At McCormick® we hand-select the whole cloves before drying and grinding them. Our Ground Cloves bring an intense, warm flavor to spice cakes and cookies, as well as glazed ham. Ground cloves are an essential part of your spice collection, especially when baking for the holidays. Sweet and aromatic cloves add festive flavor to gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pie and mulled cider. Cloves’ intense spiciness also work well in baked beans, BBQ sauces, dry rubs and pot roast. In India where cloves are prized for their fragrance, they appear in chai tea, spice blends and rice dishes. The flavor of cloves can be strong and pungent, so a pinch is often all you need.
McCormick Oregano Leaves, 1.37 Ounce, $4.99
McCormick Oregano Leaves are carefully selected for robust flavor. Our oregano has a peppery bite and a sweet, slightly minty aroma that complements pasta sauces, roasted potatoes, bean soups and so much more. Oregano is one of our favorite “shake-on” pizza toppings. You’ll also find that oregano brings a world of flavor to a wide variety of foods. An assertive cousin to marjoram, oregano livens up classic Italian tomato sauces, Greek salads and other Mediterranean dishes. When oregano is added to a marinade or seasoning rub for grilled poultry, pork or fish, it lends bold character. Its robust herbal flavor has an affinity for summer vegetables like zucchini and eggplant. Use 1 tsp Oregano Leaves in place of 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano.
McCormick Ground Cumin, 1.5 Ounce, $2.49
Rich and hearty McCormick® Ground Cumin is always ground from whole cumin seeds. It brings earthy warmth and subtle citrus flavor to chili, tacos, steak and lamb. A global favorite in Mexican, Latin American, Indian and North African kitchens, cumin imparts a distinctive earthy aroma and taste. It is an essential spice in Mexican tamales and mole sauce, and in Tex-Mex dishes like enchiladas. Cumin is a must-have spice for Middle Eastern hummus, couscous, stews and lamb dishes. In India, cooks add it with turmeric and coriander to curry spice blends. Cumin brings toasty warmth to lentil soup, bean dips, roasted vegetables and meatless dishes. It is delicious in marinades and spice rubs for meats, where it enhances their savory flavor.
McCormick Ground Nutmeg, 1.1 Ounce, $4.59
At McCormick® we grind whole nutmeg that are hand-picked for their intense nutty flavor. Our ground nutmeg adds distinctive warm, sweet-spicy flavor to holiday desserts, savory recipes and comfort food favorites. Nutmeg is enjoyed in cuisines around the world, including in Indian curries, French bechamel, Swedish meatballs and Middle Eastern lamb dishes. So versatile, it works with savory recipes for scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, and creamed spinach or kale. At the holidays, nutmeg fills the kitchen with sweet, nutty aroma when gingerbread and pumpkin pie are baking. Or, stir into rice pudding, eggnog and mulled wine or cider. It pairs well with similar spices like cinnamon, allspice, ginger and mace, to enhance holiday desserts.
McCormick Rubbed Sage, 0.5 Ounce, $5.29
McCormick® Rubbed Sage starts with dried sage leaves, perfectly crumbled for robust flavor. Use at holiday time to season roast turkey, stuffing and gravy, as well as in everyday meals like chicken pot pie and roasted vegetables. Our sage leaves are hand-picked for bright herb flavor. The silvery gray leaves are gently dried then lightly milled and sieved into a fluffy, almost cotton-like texture, a process known as rubbing. Traditionally, sage adds its warm taste and rich aroma to poultry, pork and game. Its distinctive piney-woody flavor also pairs well with butternut squash, mushrooms and potatoes, and is often featured in warm, comforting soups, stews and cheesy dishes. A pinch of sage adds herby taste to cornbread, muffins and biscuits.
McCormick Poultry Seasoning, 0.65 Ounce, $3.29
Expertly blended for savory herb flavor, McCormick® Poultry Seasoning is a mix of thyme, sage and other herbs and spices. Its bold herby flavor is perfect for poultry, stuffing and gravy. This appealing seasoning blend adds nuanced depth to so many chicken dishes, including roast chicken, fried chicken, stews, soups and chicken salad. It wouldn’t be a traditional Thanksgiving without a roast turkey, bread stuffing or gravy seasoned just right with poultry seasoning. Its uses stretch beyond just poultry. Add it to spice rubs and marinades for beef, pork, veal and lamb. Poultry seasoning also adds rich, savory flavor to veggie or meat burgers, meatloaf, roasted vegetables, as well as casseroles of holiday dinner leftovers, like pot pies.
McCormick Celery Salt, 4 Ounce, $8.29
A classic blend of celery seed and salt, McCormick Celery Salt adds zest to your favorite recipes. It brings fresh flavor to salads and dips. Our celery salt always starts with whole celery seeds. It adds a crisp celery flavor to your favorite summertime dishes like cucumber salad with dill, deviled eggs, and mayo-based chicken, tuna, pasta and potato salad. It also makes a great coleslaw seasoning. For delicious savory taste your family will love, use our celery salt on roast meats and poultry or meatloaf. Replace plain salt with our homestyle blend of dried celery seed and salt in soups and stews. Celery salt is a must in tomato juice and homemade Bloody Marys. For an extra layer of flavor and texture, use it to rim the beverage glass. Packaging may vary.
McCormick Crushed Red Pepper, 1.5 Ounce, $3.69
McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper always starts with whole, ripe peppers. We blend the optimal levels of seeds and pods to deliver bold flavor and balanced heat. It has vibrant, red color from the flakes and is lightly flecked with yellow seeds. Crushed Red Pepper brings a slightly fruity, chili pepper aroma with a consistently spicy heat. Use to add a kick to any type of chili, from ground beef and ground turkey to vegetarian chili. A sprinkle enlivens everyday dishes of pizza, pasta sauce, eggs, mac ‘n cheese, roasted potatoes and salads. It delivers heat and vivid color to many of the world cuisines, including Thai, Sichuan, Indian and Korean. A pinch adds a fiery flavor boost to family-favorite Mexican foods like tacos, enchiladas and salsa.
McCormick Whole Allspice, 0.75 Ounce, $6.49
Reminiscent of a pleasant combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, McCormick® Whole Allspice brings complex, warm flavor and aroma to soups, stews and brines. We hand-pick whole allspice berries to ensure that they have peppery, sweet flavor. Use allspice in pickling liquids for vegetables and brines for larger cuts of meat. The whole berries add depth of flavor to slow-cooked corned beef & cabbage, stews and pot roasts. Aromatic allspice can also set the tone for a cozy evening of hot rum toddies, spiced red wine or mulled apple cider. Use a grinder or mortar & pestle to grind whole allspice for the freshly ground spice. Then use in baking gingerbread and spice cookies, or adding Caribbean flavor to dishes with fiery jerk seasoning.
McCormick Ground Ginger, 0.7 Ounce, $2.99
Ginger is a rhizome, a knobby root-like bulb that grows underground. McCormick® hand-picks its ginger for sweet and zesty flavor – perfect for sweet desserts, savory dishes and especially holiday recipes. Ginger was one of the first spices brought from Asia to the Western world by the spice caravans. Thanks to its warm, spicy flavor, it’s enjoyed all over the world. Holiday desserts like spice cakes, gingersnap cookies and gingerbread depend on its spicy warmth. It has natural affinity with fruit, vegetables and meat, making it the perfect go-to for spicing up a glaze for salmon, meatballs or carrots, or the syrup for poached fruit. Essential to the Asian kitchen, ginger is used in stir-fries, soups, curries, chai tea and spice blends.
McCormick Paprika, 2.12 Ounce, $4.99
No spice rack should be without a jar of paprika! Use this versatile spice to add sweet pepper flavor and vivid red color to pretty much any dish- try it on deviled eggs, pasta or potato salad, roast meats, and more. McCormick Paprika always starts with whole, ripe sweet peppers, the gentler cousin of the hot chili pepper family. Sweet paprika brings fruity and toasty notes to pork or beef stew, casseroles, roasted potatoes or vegetables, sauces and marinades. This spice is essential to chicken paprikash and goulash. Use paprika as a base for your own dry rubs, like pork rub, steak rub or barbecue rub. Paprika's bright red color makes it a pleasing garnish for egg and fish dishes, mashed potatoes, and even mac ‘n cheese.
McCormick Ground Cinnamon, 2.37 Ounce, $2.49
McCormick Ground Cinnamon is aged up to 15 years for rich flavor. One of the world’s oldest spices, cinnamon is also one of the most popular — and for good reason! It brings deep, warm sweetness to so many dishes … from gingerbread cookies and pumpkin pie to sweet potatoes and spice rubs. Extra-popular around the holidays, cinnamon is a special touch in homemade cinnamon rolls or French toast for Christmas breakfast and brunch. Or sprinkle it on Thanksgiving pecan pie or apple pie. Not just for baking, cinnamon enhances savory dishes like chili, couscous, or butternut squash, and can bring a nuanced sweetness to meat rubs or baked ham. Add a dash of cinnamon to coffee, or cocoa for spicy warmth the whole family will enjoy.
Spice Trend Rubbed Sage, 0.25 Ounce, $2.99
Spice Trend® Rubbed Sage starts with dried sage leaves, perfectly crumbled for robust flavor. Use at holiday cooking time to season roast turkey and stuffing as well as everyday meals like roast chicken, chicken pot pie and roasted vegetables. The silvery gray leaves are gently dried then lightly milled and sieved into a fluffy, almost cotton-like texture, a process known as rubbing. Traditionally, sage adds its warm taste and rich aroma to poultry, pork and game. Its distinctive piney-woody flavor also pairs well with butternut squash, mushrooms, potatoes and beans, and is often featured in warm, comforting soups, stews and cheesy dishes. A pinch of sage adds herby taste to holiday sides, cornbread, muffins and biscuits.
McCormick Parsley Flakes, 0.25 Ounce, $1.49
McCormick® Parsley Flakes bring mild, herby flavor and bright color to everyday dishes and holiday fare. Our Parsley Flakes are dried within hours of harvest so they retain their characteristic flavor and green color. What dish wouldn’t benefit from a shake of dried parsley? It lends the perfect sprinkle of color to everything from scrambled and deviled eggs to onion soup, veggies, potatoes and noodles. In addition to its use as a garnish, parsley also offers mild, herby flavor that doesn’t overpower the taste of chicken, seafood, meatballs or meatloaf. Add our parsley to garlic bread, salad dressings, marinades, dips, breading mixes, and herbed butters & sauces. Use 1 tsp. Parsley Flakes in place of 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley.
McCormick Smoked Paprika, 0.9 Ounce, $4.59
McCormick® Smoked Paprika is made from smoked and dried sweet peppers to produce a paprika with distinctive flavor. It adds delicious depth to Spanish dishes, like paella, as well as meats, potatoes, sauces and stews. Smoked paprika blends full flavor and rich color with a hint of smoke. Sprinkle on scrambled eggs or tomato soup, or onto chicken, fish or pork. It adds smoky intensity to seasoning rubs for heartier cuts of meat for roasting or grilling. Get creative and add this irresistible smoky-sweet taste to chili, sweet potatoes, beans, dips, roasted vegetables and meatless dishes. The spice’s brilliant red color makes it a bold garnish for deviled eggs and potato salad or mix with sea salt for a unique rimming salt for cocktails.
Spice Trend Thyme Leaves, 0.3 Ounce, $2.99
One of our more popular herbs, Spice Trend® Thyme Leaves bring mellow herb flavor and sweet aroma to meat, fish and more. Excellent for everyday cooking, it elevates beef stew, chicken pot pie, casseroles, roasted potatoes or vegetables and meatless dishes with a warm and inviting taste. Spice Trend® Thyme Leaves are dried so that they retain their rich color, piney aroma and subtle minty flavor. The robust leaves can withstand long cooking times in dishes like stews, gumbos and tomato sauces or high heat cooking for roasted or grilled meats. Thyme blends well with other herbs and spices, making it often-used around the world in seasoning blends including French Herbes de Provence, Caribbean jerk spice and Middle Eastern za’atar.
McCormick Ground Sage, 0.6 Ounce, $6.29
Sage is the silvery-gray dried leaves of an evergreen shrub of the mint family native to the Mediterranean. McCormick® Ground Sage starts with hand-picked leaves with bright herb flavor and piney aroma – perfect for poultry, pork & stuffing. Traditional in sausage and stuffing – think Thanksgiving in the United States – sage is essential to our favorite holiday dishes. Roast turkey and stuffing would be less memorable without sage’s distinct flavor and aroma. The herb’s bold taste works well in robust dishes, including roast pork, stews, creamy pastas, potato gratin, bean soups and game recipes. Sage is also delicious in savory baked goods like cornbread, biscuits and scones. The flavor of sage can be potent, so start with a small amount.
Cholula Original Taco - Medium Recipe Mix, 1 Ounce, $1.69
Bring the bold, balanced flavor of Cholula® to taco night with an authentic blend of peppers and signature spices. Just like our Original Hot Sauce, this taco seasoning offers medium spicy heat that’s perfect for family dinners. Make Taco Tuesdays your easiest meal of the week- enjoy ground beef or turkey tacos in just 15 minutes! In addition to tacos, use the meat filling in quesadillas or enchiladas. Or, switch it up and make street tacos with sliced chicken or steak. Our premium taco mix is good enough for entertaining. For a Mexican seafood dinner party, serve shrimp or fish tacos with a squeeze of fresh lime. Cholula is the brand you know and trust to bring you meals that celebrates its Mexican roots.
Spice Trend Garlic Powder, 1.1 Ounce, $2.99
Spice Trend® Garlic Powder provides great garlic flavor in a convenient powder that pairs well with many ingredients. As a favorite pantry staple, garlic powder is perfect for many adding complexity and savory satisfaction to many dishes. Garlic powder has all the advantages of whole, fresh garlic with a longer shelf life. Thinly sliced cloves undergo dehydration before being ground into a fine powder. Spice Trend® Garlic Powder mimics flour's texture, making it far less coarse than granulated garlic. Ultra-fine garlic powder is ideal for consistent blending in liquids and dry spice rubs. Looking to whisk together a marinade, make a quick dish or infuse a recipe with intense garlic flavor? If so, opt for garlic powder to prepare your dish in record time. Culinary uses for garlic powder include seasoning curried dishes, chutneys, pickles, stews, spaghetti, salads, mayonnaise, sauces, and tomato ketchup. You can also use garlic to enhance oils and use them to enhance pasta, vegetables, bread, and meat or bring out brighter flavors in low-sodium dishes. Spice Trend® Garlic Powder makes an excellent addition to spice blends and rubs and is great for spreading on bread to make crostini, bruschetta, canapé and garlic toast.
Spice Trend Ground Cloves, 0.7 Ounce, $2.99
Cloves are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Spice Trend® Ground Cloves bring an intense, warm flavor to mulling spices, holiday beverages, cookies, cakes and glazed ham. Whether you are preparing for the holidays or cooking savory dishes, ground cloves is an essential part of any cook’s spice collection. Sweet and aromatic ground cloves add festive flavor to mulled cider, gingerbread cookies, gingerbread, pumpkin pie and baked ham. Clove’s intense spiciness also works well in sweet potatoes, baked beans, barbecue sauces and dry rubs, pot roast and Indian rice dishes. The flavor of cloves can be strong and pungent so a pinch is often all you need.
Spice Trend Onion Powder, 0.9 Ounce, $2.99
Spice Trend® Onion Powder is a value-driven, convenient substitute for fresh onion, providing quick, reliable onion flavor in a dry format. Spice Trend® Onion Powder is an essential ingredient in many kitchens due to its ability to provide a fresh onion taste in dishes. When using onion powder, you can enjoy the familiar, potent power of onion in marinades and dry rubs without taking extra time to chop and peel fresh vegetables. Spice Trend® Onion Powder can season entrees, sides and marinades. You can also use onion powder to add flavor to stews and soups. Rely on quality onion powder to deliver a bold aroma and robust flavors. Using Spice Trend® Onion Powder will help you create new favorites or reimagine familiar classics. Whether you decide to incorporate onion powder seasoning into dips, gravies or main courses such as roasted tomato and zucchini frittatas or as a dry rub for meats, you can rely on Spice Trend® Onion Powder to produce a consistent and quality flavor. Spice Trend® Onion Powder is a kosher.
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 Ounce, $4.29
McCormick Garlic Powder is always made from fresh, whole garlic cloves that have been dried and ground for consistent, quality flavor. Every sprinkle or pour of this robust spice brings smooth, balanced warmth and savory complexity to dishes like soups, stews, stir-fries, rubs, sauces, and marinades. Skip the hassle of peeling and chopping garlic – with McCormick Garlic Powder it’s easy to bring the rich essence of this savory spice to any recipe. With its strong, complex flavor and deep aroma, garlic powder is essential to so many cuisines including Italian, Greek, Chinese, Korean, and Mexican. Any dish with ground beef – meatballs, meatloaf, chili, burgers, tacos – is a great candidate for garlic powder as well.
Spice Trend Ground Nutmeg, 0.8 Ounce, $2.99
Spice Trend® Ground Nutmeg has a sweet,warm flavor that easily blends, but can also stand on its own in desserts and savory dishes. Nutmeg powder is an essential ingredient in various sweet or savory dishes. With Spice Trend® Ground Nutmeg, you can bring a distinctive aroma and warm flavor to many items on your menu. This spice is essential for the kitchen because it makes it easier than ever for you to deliver consistent quality and create craveable dishes. Whether you're baking traditional holiday treats or sprinkling nutmeg on top of a warm drink, this versatile spice will bring out the flavors of any recipe. Ground nutmeg is a powerful ingredient that delivers an excellent flavor with just a pinch of powder in or on top of your dish. Each bottle arrives ready to use and will produce a balanced and consistent taste, making it a staple you'll want to keep on hand. Ground nutmeg combines well with many dishes and spices, making it incredibly versatile. Blend nutmeg powder with turmeric, cinnamon and cocoa powder for a spice blend that works well in smoothies and shakes, as well as savory dishes such as ribs or chili. The woody, bittersweet undertones add depth to baked goods like carrot cake with vanilla cream cheese frosting or coconut cake with buttercream frosting. Add a dash into spiced cookies and decorate with royal icing for a dessert that will surely keep guests coming back. You can also use ground nutmeg spice to add a sweet, spicy and slightly nutty taste to countless main course dishes, including turkey meatballs on top of fresh pasta with a savory marinara sauce and asparagus with spicy nutmeg butter paired with roasted meat like turkey. Spice Trend® Ground Nutmeg Spice is kosher, allowing you to easily prepare dishes that meet the needs of your guests.
Spice Trend Paprika, 0.75 Ounce, $2.99
Spice Trend® Paprika is distinct through its mild, sweet flavor and bright red color. No spice rack should be without paprika! Spice Trend® Paprika adds strong visual appeal to a dish as a colorful garnish. Paprika starts with whole, ripe peppers, the sweeter, gentler cousin of the hot chili pepper family. Paprika is a mellow ingredient, bringing fruity, slightly sweet and toasty notes to chicken paprikash, pork or beef stew, casseroles, roasted potatoes or vegetables, barbecue sauce and marinades. Sprinkle on eggs, fish, soups and potatoes, add to stews, pasta sauce and roasts, or use as a rub or in a marinade for pork or chicken.
McCormick Garlic Powder, 5.37 Ounce, $9.69
McCormick Garlic Powder is always made from fresh, whole garlic cloves that have been dried and ground. It brings smooth, balanced warmth and complexity to savory dishes like soups, stews, stir-fries, rubs, sauces and marinades. Garlic powder makes it easy to bring garlic’s rich essence to any recipe. Its flavor is mellower and deeper than raw garlic, yet equally robust. Powdered garlic disperses completely and evenly into your dishes. Garlic is an essential seasoning in so many cuisines, including Italian, Greek, Chinese, Korean and Mexican. Any dish with ground beef- meatballs, meatloaf, chili, burgers, tacos- is a great candidate for garlic powder. Use 1/4 tsp. garlic powder in place of 1 clove of fresh garlic.
Spice Trend Poultry Seasoning, 0.45 Ounce, $2.99
Expertly blended for savory flavor, Spice Trend® Poultry Seasoning is a mix of thyme, sage and other spices. Spice Trend® Poultry Seasoning has bold flavor that is perfect for poultry, holiday stuffing and gravy. This appealing seasoning blend adds nuanced depth to so many chicken dishes, including roast chicken, fried chicken, pot pies, stews and chicken salad. It wouldn’t be a traditional Thanksgiving without a roast turkey or holiday bread stuffing seasoned just right with Poultry Seasoning. Its uses stretch beyond just poultry and holiday dishes. Add it to spice rubs and marinades for beef, pork, veal, roasted goose, and lamb. Spice Trend® Poultry Seasoning can also be added to flavor veggie or meat burgers, meatloaf, Sunday roast and roasted vegetables. It adds rich, savory flavor to soups, gravies and casseroles.
Spice Trend Ground Allspice, 0.65 Ounce, $2.99
While its name suggests a blend of spices, allspice is the cured, unripe berry of a tropical evergreen tree found in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Spice Trend® Allspice is made from ground whole allspice berries which have been picked for peppery sweetness and spicy aroma. Allspice contains all the sweet and warm flavors of three spice rack favorites: cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is a must-have for holiday baking where it adds spicy-sweet taste and aroma to pumpkin pie, gingerbread and spice cookies. Spice Trend® Ground Allspice also lends a peppery flavor to savory dishes like Cincinnati chili, Swedish meatballs, barbecue sauce and ham glaze. It’s a star of the Caribbean kitchen, especially in Jamaican cuisine in jerk seasoning and meat & sweet potato stews.
Spice Trend Ground Ginger, 0.6 Ounce, $2.99
Thanks to its warm, spicy flavor, ginger lends itself to both sweet and savory dishes. Spice Trend® Ground Ginger is sweet and zesty with a hint of citrus flavor, perfect for so many recipes. Ginger is a rhizome, a knobby root-like bulb that grows underground. Spice Trend® ginger has rich, bright flavor. Spice cakes, muffins, gingersnap cookies and gingerbread depend on its spicy warmth. It has natural affinity with fruit, vegetables and meat, making it the perfect go-to for spicing up a glaze for salmon, carrots or sweet potatoes. Essential to the Asian kitchen, ginger is used in stir-fries, soups, curries, sauces and spice blends.
McCormick Cinnamon Sticks, 0.75 Ounce, $10.49
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of the tropical cinnamon tree trunk. As the harvested bark dries, it curls up into quills or sticks. Hand-selected McCormick® Cinnamon Sticks add sweet warmth and spicy aroma to hot beverages, curries & slow-cooked stews. The slightly spicy and comforting aroma of cinnamon reminds us of winter holidays and family gatherings. Simmer in the Thanksgiving apple cider and Christmas mulled wine or use as a stirrer in these festive beverages. Place a stick in the pot to add sweetness when poaching fruit or cooking sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Cinnamon sticks infuse braised short ribs, Indian curries and Vietnamese pho with rich flavor. Add to chili or tomato sauce to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.