Recipes with spices

A great breakfast, a lot of nutrition and great flavor too.

Sugar and spice layer cake with cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, and buttermilk in a tender two-layer round cake. A warmly spiced classic with buttercream frosting.

Shaker honey almond cake bakes a spice-warmed honey-sour cream batter under a crown of almonds, then ripens 2 days for deeper flavor. Heritage New England keeping cake.

Joe Froggers, the giant New England molasses cookies. Spiked with rum, dark with molasses, warmed with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Roll, cut big, bake.

Soy-grilled whole fish marinated in soy sauce, sherry, ginger, and garlic. A simple Asian-inspired grill recipe with a sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes over hot coals.

Whole wheat surprise breakfast puffers with a hidden orange marmalade center, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened with honey. Bakery-style breakfast muffins ready in 45 minutes.

First Alert Chili made with 4 pounds of ground beef, kidney beans, beer, and blended plum tomatoes. A big-batch chili loaded with cumin, paprika, and heat.

Nut wedges with a cinnamon-honey nut filling sandwiched between flaky pie crust rounds, baked golden and drizzled with melted chocolate. A bakery-style pastry treat.

Greek poached oranges in spiced mavrodaphne wine syrup with bay leaf and clove. A jewel-toned, make-ahead dessert that lets winter citrus shine without the oven.

Frozen pumpkin crumble with a buttery graham cracker crust, spiced pumpkin and ice cream filling, and crunchy crumb topping. A no-bake frozen dessert for pumpkin lovers.

Verde Azzor is Mexican green rice with roasted poblano peppers, cumin, scallions, and cilantro. Toasted in a wok, simmered in broth, then finished in the oven for fluffy, separate grains.

Zucchini cake built on a yellow cake mix shortcut, with cinnamon, vanilla, grated zucchini, raisins, and walnuts baked in a tube pan. Moist, easy, and forgiving for new bakers.

Tandoori chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander, then broiled until charred and juicy. A 6-hour yogurt soak for deep, authentic flavor.

Double chocolate granita with cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate, and warm spices. Italian-style icy frozen dessert that scrapes into chocolate snowflakes.

Lemony zucchini bread with finely shredded zucchini, fragrant lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon. Buttery quick bread that bakes into two tender loaves with a delicate crumb.

Four-ingredient homemade crumb crust with flour, butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mixes in 5 minutes for a buttery, lightly spiced pie base or streusel topping.

Homemade orange cinnamon coffee blend with ground coffee, fresh orange zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks. A fragrant flavored coffee mix you store and brew anytime.

Orange poppy seed muffies, a drop cookie-muffin hybrid made with orange sugar, buttermilk, whole wheat pastry flour, and allspice. Lightly crisp edges with a soft, citrusy center.

Easy drunken beans (frijoles borrachos) simmered with beer, jalapeños, garlic, tomato, and cumin. A smoky Tex-Mex side ready in 20 minutes.

Pepper poached pears simmer in white wine with black peppercorns, ginger, cinnamon and a whisper of chili heat, then chill in a syrup reduced from the poaching liquid. An elegant, lightly spiced dessert.

Chocolate oatmeal chippers: spiced chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg, pecans, and quick oats. Chewy center, crisp edges, classic drop cookie.

Cinnamon rugelach made with a tender cream cheese pastry dough, rolled crescent-style around a cinnamon filling and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Flaky, buttery little cookies for the holidays and cookie trays.

Blueberry cornbread muffins dipped in melted butter and cinnamon sugar while still warm. Uses cornbread mix for a quick, semi-homemade breakfast treat.

Creamy potato soup with cumin, shallots, and half-and-half, pureed smooth and garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or chilled for a versatile, make-ahead soup with earthy spice.

Spiced applesauce ring cake with oats, dark and golden raisins, and chopped nuts. Warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a moist, old-fashioned baked ring mold dessert.

Spiced stewed pumpkin cubes cooked in a vinegar broth with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. A low-calorie side dish served warm or cold, with no added sugar.

Caramelized bananas in brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and lemon juice. A five-minute warm dessert served over vanilla ice cream.

Sourdough doughnuts made with active sourdough starter, buttermilk, nutmeg, and cinnamon, fried until golden. Virtually greaseless, freezer-friendly, and dusted with powdered or cinnamon sugar.

Chilled citrus berry soup blended from blueberries, yogurt, orange juice, and lemon zest. No-cook summer starter or light dessert that comes together in five minutes.

One-pot brown rice and lentils with turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, and cloves. Vegan, high in protein and fiber, and cooked together in a single saucepan.

Classic hermit cookies with dates, golden raisins, walnuts, brown sugar, and warm spices, topped with a simple milk glaze. A chewy, old-fashioned spiced drop cookie.

Orange spice muffins with whole wheat flour, sour cream, fresh orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Topped with cinnamon sugar for a warmly spiced holiday breakfast.

Hungarian sour cherry soup (meggyleves): a chilled summer soup of cherries, sugar, cinnamon, dry red wine, and heavy cream. Served cold, sweet, and tangy as a starter or light dessert.

Tortilla soup with tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder simmered until rich, then finished with torn corn tortillas and melted cheddar cheese stirred right in.

Cinnamon and tart apples make this breakfast opener extra delicious.

Old-fashioned pickled prunes simmered in a sweet vinegar brine with cinnamon, whole cloves, and allspice. A tangy-sweet condiment perfect alongside roasted meats or on a cheese board.

Gingerbread dough made the old-fashioned way with boiled molasses, shortening, allspice, and cinnamon. Perfect for rolled cookies, houses, or cut-out shapes.

Frosted ginger cookies with molasses, cinnamon, cloves, and a brown sugar buttercream frosting. Soft, chewy spice cookies with a caramel-like finish on top.

Wayman chili with chunked sirloin steak, green peppers, onions, garlic, and parsley in a tomato and Tabasco base spiked with cumin and chili powder. Beanless Texas-style chili with real bite.

Left-Over Soup, an old-fashioned thrifty kettle soup that turns beef roast bones, baked apple, and dinner scraps into a deeply flavorful stock.

Bread machine fruit gingerbread loaded with golden raisins, chopped almonds, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. A warmly spiced, dense loaf with a sticky crumb.

French toast with a cinnamon-spiced batter blended in a food processor. The flour gives it a thicker coating that crisps up golden in the skillet without falling off the bread.

Oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and 3 cups of rolled oats. Bake 8 minutes for chewy or 11 for crispy, a simple spiced classic you can customize.

Candied spicy pecans coated in cinnamon sugar and egg white, slow-baked at low heat for one hour until crisp and caramelized. An addictive sweet-spiced nut snack or holiday gift.

Poppy seed breakfast cake baked in a Bundt pan with buttermilk, almond extract, and a hidden cinnamon-sugar swirl through the center. Light, tender crumb from whipped egg whites folded into the batter.

Mexican-style beef stew with zucchini, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar stirred in at the end. A quick Southwestern skillet stew with cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.

Spicy oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, molasses, raisins, and chopped nuts. Chewy and warmly spiced with a deep, dark sweetness from the molasses that sets them apart.

Spicy brown rice simmered with whole cardamom, cinnamon stick, turmeric, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. A fragrant, golden side dish with six simple ingredients.