There's no prep required when cooking with star anise. Just toss it in and let it permeate your broth or braise. However, ...

Why do some cultures crave the numbing fire of the Sichuan pepper while others avoid spice entirely? Explore the science and ...

This Chinese five-spice spice blend can be used in marinades, rubs, soups, baked goods, and more! You are going to want to ...

While electric grinders can save time, they can dull spice flavor. This simple, old-school tool preserves aroma, texture, and ...

In 2003, Starbucks rocked the coffee beverage world with the launch of its pumpkin spice latte. Also known as the PSL, the drink spawned a pumpkin spice craze that 20 years later is still going strong ...

There are plenty of words to describe the spirit of Thanksgiving: family, abundance, thankfulness and, perhaps, stress. But when it comes to the foods of Thanksgiving, more often than not, there’s one ...

You might invest in a good bottle of wine or even Wagyu steak to enjoy at home, but if you haven’t updated your spice drawer in a while, your meals aren’t going to be as restaurant-quality as you ...

I go through a lot of spices in my kitchen. Between recipe development and testing and feeding my household, I’m constantly cooking. I’m also a very spice-forward cook. You’re not likely to catch me ...

If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a punchy, party-in-your-mouth kind of experience — stale spices might be to blame. So exactly how ...