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Can you still use expired spices?

Spices really add zest to food when cooking. The right dosage is key. But how long do spices actually retain their flavor?
Once spices get old and dull, you might be tempted to feed them to your trash can. However, in some cases, you can draw more ...
Anyone who cooks knows what it’s like to have a rack overflowing with spices. If you’re anything like me, you’ve collected an extensive supply of spices, many of which you’ve used exactly once. Then ...
Take a look in your pantry. Have some of those spice jars been around longer than you can remember? Maybe they've been tucked away since your last holiday baking spree or when you splurged on that ...
Ree Drummond always has tips to elevate classic meals with simple additions, and her earthy, herbaceous chicken pot pie spice ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spice blends are mainstays of cooks the world over. A Punjabi cook has his garam masala at the ready for everyday seasoning. A Lebanese, her baharat for ...
Nutmeg provides antioxidants, but a few spices are even higher in these protective compounds. These include cloves, allspice, ...