Filter Results
Search Results
McCormick Ground Cloves, 0.9 Ounce, $8.69
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 Ground Ginger, 0.7 Ounce, $4.69
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 Ground Oregano, 0.75 Ounce, $4.49
A boldly flavored herb, McCormick® Ground Oregano brings a peppery bite and a slightly sweet, minty aroma to your table. It’s perfect for Italian tomato dishes, Greek salads, and Turkish lamb and chicken kebabs. We carefully select our oregano leaves then gently dry and grind them to produce ground oregano with robust flavor. Use ground oregano when you want the pungent warmth but not the presence of the leaves in dishes like meatloaf, burgers and tomato sauce for pizza or pasta. Ground oregano’s peppery flavor pairs well with a little char from the grill. Try adding it to marinades or rubs for seasoning grilled chicken, pork or seafood. A simple vinaigrette of lemon, olive oil, oregano and garlic livens up fresh salads and summer veggies.
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 Nutmeg, 1.1 Ounce, $6.99
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 Sesame Seed, 1 Ounce, $4.59
At McCormick® we carefully select our whole sesame seeds for sweet, nutty flavor. Also known as “benne seed,” the creamy white seeds are loved throughout the world in baked goods as well as savory dishes. Sesame seeds are a key ingredient in Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, where they add a nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. In Asia, they are added to stir-fries, sushi, coatings for meat, fish or tofu, and noodle dishes. In the Middle East, they are in confections, spice blends and tahini paste that’s used for hummus. Sesame seeds are essential for baking where they are sprinkled on rolls, bagels, cookies and pastries. Toasting brings out a rich, nuttier flavor- cook the seeds to hot pan for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
McCormick Parsley Flakes, 0.5 Ounce, $2.29
McCormick Parsley Flakes bring mild, herby flavor and attractive color to everyday dishes and holiday fare. Our Parsley Flakes are dried within hours of harvest so that they retain their characteristic parsley flavor and green color. What wouldn’t benefit from a sprinkling of parsley? It lends the perfect sprinkle of color for everything from scrambled and deviled eggs to potatoes, noodles and carrots. In addition to its use as a garnish, parsley also offers mild, herby flavor that doesn’t overpower the tastes of foods like chicken, seafood, pasta and vegetables. Add parsley flakes to seasoning blends, breading mixes, and herbed butters and sauces. Use 1 tsp. Parsley Flakes in place of 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley.
McCormick Marjoram Leaves, 0.2 Ounce, $5.99
This delightful herb is native to the Mediterranean area and is a relative of oregano, but with a sweeter, more delicate flavor. McCormick® Marjoram Leaves add savory, sweet herbal flavor to many Italian dishes. We always start with whole Egyptian leaves which are carefully dried. The round, light gray-green leaves are pleasantly aromatic with a warm, slightly bitter taste with hints of mint. Marjoram is often added with other Italian herbs to tomato sauces, poultry, fish, vegetables and beans. The French include it in a dried bouquet garni, where it marries with parsley, thyme and other herbs to flavor soups and robust beef stews. In Greek cooking, marjoram seasons lamb, seafood and salads with its sweet, subtle oregano-like flavor.
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 Ounce, $6.49
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.
McCormick Ground Cinnamon, 4.12 Ounce, $3.99
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. McCormick Ground Cinnamon is aged up to 15 years for rich flavor. It’s perfect for both sweet and savory recipes. Add our premium ground cinnamon to cinnamon rolls or French toast for a Christmas breakfast treat, or sprinkle it on the Thanksgiving pecan pie or apple pie. Use to enhance savory dishes like chili, couscous or butternut squash, or to add a nuanced sweetness to meat rubs or baked ham. Add a dash of cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick) to coffee, cider, cocoa or chai tea for spicy warmth the whole family will enjoy.
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 Oregano Leaves, 0.75 Ounce, $3.79
McCormick® Oregano Leaves are carefully selected for robust flavor. Our oregano has a peppery bite and a sweet, slightly minty aroma that’s perfect for tomato-based dishes like spaghetti sauce and minestrone. Oregano is one of our favorite “shake-on” pizza toppings. You’ll also find that this aromatic herb brings a world of flavor to a wide variety of foods. It livens up Italian tomato sauces, Greek salads and other Mediterranean dishes. When dried oregano flakes are added to a marinade or dry rub for grilled or roast chicken, pork or fish, it lends bold flavor. It adds classic Italian taste to meatballs, meatloaf and burgers. Oregano pairs well with other herbs like basil, thyme and parsley in Italian seasoning blends and salad dressings.
McCormick Apple Pie Spice, 1.12 Ounce, $7.79
Cozy up to McCormick® Apple Pie Spice, a balanced blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Naturally it’s perfect for apple pie- as well as oatmeal, French toast, sweet potatoes, fruit salad and mulled cider. Aromatic and gentle, yet bursting with flavor, this spice blend is all you need for delectable apple desserts like pies, tarts, crisps, baked apples and homemade applesauce. Great for holiday baking when you want the taste of warm, delicately sweet spices- think spice cakes, quick breads, gingerbread cookies and glazed nuts. Mix things up and substitute this blend for cinnamon in your baked goods. Apple pie spice is for more than just desserts- try at breakfast time in pancakes, waffles, muffins, granola and hot coffee or cocoa.
McCormick Chili Powder, 4.5 Ounce, $5.99
Want to get your next pot of homemade chili off to a super-delicious start? Start with McCormick Chili Powder: a complex blend of ripe peppers, garlic and spices. It’ll add earthy depth to any Mexican, Tex-Mex or Southwestern dish. For vibrant flavor, color and aroma, we’ve blended fire-roasted chili peppers, garlic and spices like cumin and oregano. And, our FlavorSealed™ bottle ensures the spices have long-lasting fresh flavor. When it’s family chili night, use our chili powder to prepare any type of chili, from ground beef chili and Texas-style chili con carne to turkey chili and vegetarian chili. Accompany with favorite fix-ins, like sour cream and shredded cheese, or serve the chili on top of chili dogs, tacos or nachos. Packaging may vary.
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 Cream of Tartar, 1.1 Ounce, $2.99
Cream of tartar is an essential ingredient in holiday baking. It adds texture, volume and lift to beaten egg whites in angel food cake, meringue shells, meringue for pies and 7-minute frostings, resulting in light and fluffy holiday desserts. Spice Trend® Cream of Tartar, also known as tartaric acid, is a byproduct left after the fermentation of grapes into wine. This tasteless baking necessity stabilizes beaten egg whites in desserts and egg dishes. A pinch of cream of tartar also helps prevent homemade whipped cream from deflating. You can also make a gentle cleaner for copper cookware by mixing cream of tartar with a little water into a paste.
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.
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.
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 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 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 Dill Weed, 0.2 Ounce, $2.99
Spice Trend® Dill Weed is the dried feathery leaves of a plant in the parsley family, from which we also get dill seed. The herb brings sweet, bright flavor to poultry, fish, potatoes and cheeses. Spice Trend® Dill Weed is dried to retain herby flavor and bright green color. It is best in dishes which require little or no cooking, like cucumber salad, yogurt sauces and cream cheese spread for bagels. Stir dill weed along with your favorite spices into sour cream for a quick and easy vegetable dip. Or whisk into dressings for potato, pasta and leafy salads, marinades for seafood and chicken, or add to pickling spice blends. Dill weed’s mild flavor is perfect for quick-cooking salmon, steamed vegetables and deviled eggs.
McCormick Cream Of Tartar, 1.5 Ounce, $5.79
McCormick® Cream of Tartar is an ingredient essential to all bakers and especially for holiday baking. It adds texture, volume and lift to beaten egg whites in angel food cake, meringue shells, meringue for pies and 7-minute frostings, resulting in light and fluffy desserts. Cream of tartar, also known as tartaric acid, is a byproduct of the fermentation of grapes into wine. This tasteless baking necessity stabilizes beaten egg whites in desserts and egg dishes. A pinch also helps prevent homemade whipped cream from deflating. To make your own baking powder, mix ½ tsp. cream of tartar and ¼ tsp. each baking soda & cornstarch. Make a gentle cleanser for copper cookware by mixing cream of tartar with a little water into a paste.
McCormick Onion Powder, 2.62 Ounce, $5.49
McCormick® Onion Powder is great for adding savory, toasty flavor to favorite dishes like chili, stews, meatloaf, and easy skillet or sheet pan dinners. Add to dry rubs for grilling or roasting meats and vegetables for an instant flavor boost. Skip the hassle (and tears!) of peeling and chopping onions – with McCormick Onion Powder, it’s easy to bring savory onion flavor to almost any cuisine, including Italian, Greek, and Mexican. Dishes from eggs and avocado toast to steak, roasted chicken, and seafood are great candidates for powdered onion as well.
Spice Trend Ground Cumin, 0.65 Ounce, $2.99
Rich and hearty Spice Trend® Ground Cumin is always ground from whole cumin seeds. It brings earthy warmth and subtle citrus flavor to chili, tacos, steak, lamb and shish kebabs. A global favorite in Mexican, Latin American, Indian and Middle Eastern kitchens, cumin imparts a distinctive earthy aroma and taste. It is an essential spice in Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes like tacos, chili, salsa and tamales and is a main ingredient in chili powder. It’s a must for Middle Eastern hummus, couscous, stews and lamb dishes. In India, cooks add it to garam masala and curry spice blends. Cumin adds toasty warmth to lentil soup, bean dips and roasted vegetables and is delicious in marinades and spice rubs for meat and poultry.
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 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.
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 Poppy Seed, 1 Ounce, $2.99
Native to the Mediterranean, the poppy plant produces showy, colorful flowers and tiny slate-blue seeds. Spice Trend® Poppy Seeds have a nutty flavor and rich color – perfect for adding to breads, dressings and fruit. The appealing crunchy texture and mild nutty flavor make poppy seeds a favorite for sprinkling on rolls, breads, pastries and cookies. Or stir them into the batter for muffins, pound cakes and pancakes. Spice Trend® Poppy seeds add a pop of color when whisked into dressings for fruit, coleslaw or greens. Try poppy seed butter over noodles, rice, fish, potatoes or vegetables. The seeds figure prominently in Eastern European, German and Turkish cuisines. Refrigerate or freeze your jar of poppy seeds to keep them fresh.
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.
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.
