Warm, aromatic cumin seeds have been used as a spice for thousands of years. They're thought to have originated in Asia or the Mediterranean and were brought to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese ...

Jarred Spanish piquillo peppers add a lovely smokiness and subtle heat to Julian Serrano's delicious appetizer. They are increasingly available at specialty food stores; you can substitute jarred ...

IN summertime, a barbecuer’s heart lightly turns to creating -- or stealing; who cares? -- dynamite grill recipes. That’s why we have barbecue books. The current crop shows the magnificent vitality of ...

Elevate your cooking with the bold, earthy flavor of cumin by learning the best practices for storing and cooking with this versatile spice. Whether you’re using whole seeds or ground, proper storage ...

Instead of buying ground cumin, buy fresh cumin seeds, dry roast them lightly in a pan, then grind them yourself. Replace your stock frequently - like other dried spices, cumin quickly loses its ...