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Allspice-
Made from the dried berries of an evergreen tree, Allspice smells like a combination of cinnamom, nutmeg and cloves. Popular in flavoring jerked meats and baked goods.

Anise-
An annual plant that is grown for its licorice flavored seed. Used to flavor cakes and cookies.

Cardamom-
From the ginger family and used for its sweet and spicy flavor. Generally used in Indian andFar east cooking.

Cayenne Pepper-
A finely ground spice from the seeds of the chili pepper. Used for its spicy/hot flavor.

Chili Powder- A spice mixture containg various chili peppers, garlic powder, cumin and oregano, and salt. A common ingredient in chili.

Cinnamon
Taken from the bark of the evergreen cinnamon tree, it is used mainly in desserts and baked goods.

Cloves-
Dried flower buds of the clove tree can be used whole or ground. Cloves are used in many Indian side dishes and to flavor ham and pork.

Coriander-
The ground seeds of a small plant with a sweet, citrus flavor. Used in curry powders and Indian cooking.

Cumin-
Cumin is made from the seeds of a small plant and has a strong, spicy flavor. It is popular in Mexican and Indian cuisine.

Ginger- The root of a perennial plant which is available fresh or dried and ground into a powder. Used in baked goods such as gingersnap cookies and as an ingredient in Oriental cuisine.

Mace- The outer covering of nutmeg which is similar in flavor.

Mustard Powder- Ground mustard seeds. Used in preparing the condiment, mustard and as a seasoning in sauces and dishes.

Nutmeg- The seeds of an evergreen tree that are ground or grated. Used in baked goods and sprinkled on warm drinks.

Paprika- A ground seasoning made from red peppers and used in savory dishes. Very popular in Hungarian cuisine.

Saffron- A powder which is ground from the dried stigmas of a crocus plant. Because it takes about 4000 flowers to make one ounce of Saffron, it is known as the most expensive spice.

Tumeric- The dried root of a perennial plant which is related to ginger. Used to color and flavor various condiments and rice dishes. Also a common ingredient in curry powder.


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