Alton Brown poses at a Food Network holiday appearance. - Noam Galai/Getty Images If you want to make food with flavor, you'd better have a well-stocked spice rack. A few shakes of cumin or smoked ...

Spices are the cornerstone of many good meals. A plate that might otherwise be a drab affair can be transformed with just a few fragrant grains of brightly colored spice — it's a bit like magic, ...

Spices are such an important part of cooking. As important as selecting the right one for your dish, though, is ensuring the jar you reach for is at its best — or at least as close to it as you can ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Spices can be a healthy way to add flavor and color to your favorite recipes. How you store them can make a big difference in their shelf life, flavor and color. To keep spices in top shape, store ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. Growing up in an Indian household, I thought my mom had the ...

Dear Heloise: Spices can now get exposed to the light (and maybe the heat of the fridge's motor), but my recollection is that spices, like medications, should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place ...

ASK ANYONE who knows him: Chef Meherwan Irani is impossibly nice. But when it comes to spices, it doesn’t take much to provoke a rant. “You’d never store your coffee for two years in a glass jar next ...

Spices really add a kick to food when cooking. The right dosage is key. But how long do spices actually retain their flavor?