| The smoked Spanish version of this Hungarian spice is made from pimiento peppers dried & smoked over an oak fire |
paprika |
200 |
October 22, 2015 |
| A brittle, papery covering called a tunic grows around each clove & the whole bulb of this vampire-unfriendly plant |
garlic |
400 |
October 22, 2015 |
| Thyme's name is from a word meaning "to burn" & the ancients used it as this, burning it to get rid of pests |
a fumigant |
600 |
October 22, 2015 |
| Once used by Gypsies in fortune telling, this smallest member of the onion family is used as a baked potato topper |
chives |
800 |
October 22, 2015 |
| Ivy is related to this herb, long used in teas & as a drug in China |
ginseng |
1000 |
October 22, 2015 |
| Looking for an anti-inflammatory? Try a few quills of this spice |
cinnamon |
200 |
December 20, 2013 |
| They're often teamed with sour cream, as seen here |
chives |
400 |
December 20, 2013 |
| A prized black pepper comes from the Malabar Coast of this nation |
India |
600 |
December 20, 2013 |
| The nail-shaped buds of this spice used to alleviate a toothache gives us its name, from the Latin for "nail" |
cloves |
800 |
December 20, 2013 |
| To keep prices high in the 1760s, the Dutch burned warehouses of this spice whose seed covering supplies mace |
nutmeg |
1000 |
December 20, 2013 |
| Its seeds contain 2.5 to 4.5% cumaldehyde, an essential oil |
cumin |
200 |
March 30, 2012 |
| Classic pesto is made with garlic, pine nuts & this royal herb |
basil |
400 |
March 30, 2012 |
| This spice is in one of Connecticut's nicknames |
nutmeg |
600 |
March 30, 2012 |
| Coriander is also called Chinese parsley or this |
cilantro |
800 |
March 30, 2012 |
| If you've got sprig fever, cook with this pungent herb, since ancient Greek times thought to boost memory |
rosemary |
1000 |
March 30, 2012 |
| Mentha piperita, this one of the more than 20 species of mint, is frequently used in cooking |
peppermint |
200 |
September 15, 2009 |
| This best-known maker of Dijon mustard is named for its French founders, who created the product in 1777 |
Grey Poupon |
400 |
September 15, 2009 |
| Some sticks of this spice are made from long pieces of cassia that roll as they dry |
cinnamon |
800 |
September 15, 2009 |
| In producing mace & this spice from the same tree, about 1 male tree is planted for every 10 female trees |
nutmeg |
1000 |
September 15, 2009 |
| This red hot chili pepper bears the name of the capital of French Guiana |
Cayenne |
|
September 15, 2009 |
| It's been said that sneezewort, used as this to induce sneezing, "cleanses the head of tough slimy humours" |
a snuff |
200 |
June 30, 2006 |
| Bittersweet is known as woody this & belladonna is also known as deadly this |
nightshade |
400 |
June 30, 2006 |
| This type of garlic grown mainly in California has huge cloves, averaging 1 ounce |
elephant garlic |
600 |
June 30, 2006 |
| Its seeds are found on rye bread & its essential oil is used in kummel liqueur |
caraway |
800 |
June 30, 2006 |
| The name of this flowering herb also means "wolflike" |
lupine |
1000 |
June 30, 2006 |
| This word can refer to an ancient spice or a segment of a bulb, as of garlic |
clove |
200 |
July 14, 2005 |
| This herb is also known as Chinese parsley or coriander |
cilantro |
400 |
July 14, 2005 |
| When dried and ground, the lacey membrane of this spice becomes mace |
nutmeg |
600 |
July 14, 2005 |
| The name of this herb that's similar to marjoram is from the Greek for "joy of the mountain" |
oregano |
800 |
July 14, 2005 |
| Sri Lanka is the principal source of this spice that comes from the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree |
cinnamon |
|
July 14, 2005 |
| This "equine" herb's roots are grated & preserved in vinegar to prevent loss of its chemical bite |
horseradish |
200 |
April 1, 2004 |
| In Greek mythology, Pluto's wife Persephone turned the nymph Mentha into this herb |
mint |
400 |
April 1, 2004 |
| There are a number of variations of this Indian spice, & many use dried hot peppers as their base |
curry |
600 |
April 1, 2004 |
| This reddish brown, nail-shaped spice from Zanzibar gets its name from the Latin for "nail" |
cloves |
800 |
April 1, 2004 |
| Also called estragon, it's used to add a tang to sauces & many dishes |
tarragon |
1000 |
April 1, 2004 |
| This pizza herb was virtually unknown to Americans until WWII soldiers came home & raved about it |
oregano |
200 |
November 6, 2002 |
| A popular soft drink "ale" is flavored with this spice whose name is from the Sanskrit for "horn root" |
ginger |
400 |
November 6, 2002 |
| The dried pods of a certain climbing orchid provide this flavoring |
vanilla |
600 |
November 6, 2002 |
| In medieval Europe this poultry stuffing herb of the genus Salvia was thought to stimulate the mind |
sage |
800 |
November 6, 2002 |
| This spice that is sold in 2 varieties, Ceylon & Cassia, was once used in love potions |
cinnamon |
1000 |
November 6, 2002 |
| The name of this spice can precede beer, bread & snap |
ginger |
200 |
January 14, 2002 |
| This expensive spice used in bouillabaisse comes from the yellow-orange stigmas of the purple crocus |
saffron |
400 |
January 14, 2002 |
| This spice is made by grinding aromatic red pepper pods; the Hungarian variety is said to be superior |
paprika |
600 |
January 14, 2002 |
| This "wise" member of the mint family is used in poultry stuffing |
sage |
800 |
January 14, 2002 |
| This herb's seeds are often used to give candy a licorice flavor |
anise |
1000 |
January 14, 2002 |
| In the 1770s bergamot was used to brew this while the American colonies boycotted the British product |
Tea |
100 |
December 23, 1996 |
| Its botanical name is zingiber officinale & it will put a snap or a zing in your cookies |
Ginger |
200 |
December 23, 1996 |
| In large quantities, this eggnog topper is poisonous |
Nutmeg |
300 |
December 23, 1996 |
| A mixture of this seed & salt is used in Bloody Marys & stuffings |
Celery |
400 |
December 23, 1996 |
| In old England this fruit was roasted & served with caraway; "Henry IV, Part 2" mentions it |
Apples |
500 |
December 23, 1996 |
| While offensive to vampires, this pungent herb is believed to have many benefits for humans |
garlic |
100 |
June 13, 1996 |
| This pickling herb is an essential ingredient in the Scandinavian dish Gravlax |
dill |
200 |
June 13, 1996 |
| These bluish-gray seeds used in cakes & salad dressings go a long way --- there are about 900,000 to a pound |
poppy seeds |
300 |
June 13, 1996 |
| This Indian blend contains as many as 20 spices, including ginger, pepper & turmeric for color |
curry |
400 |
June 13, 1996 |
| Jamaica is the leading producer of this spice that tastes like a blend of several others |
allspice |
500 |
June 13, 1996 |
| Lavender can be used to protect linen from these lepidopterans |
Moths |
100 |
November 15, 1995 |
| The Madras type of this Indian spice mixture is hotter than the standard kind |
Curry |
200 |
November 15, 1995 |
| The French variety of this herb the French call estragon is more refined in taste than the Russian |
Tarragon |
300 |
November 15, 1995 |
| This spice, produced by the Piper nigrum plant, was once so rare it was used as currency |
black pepper |
400 |
November 15, 1995 |
| Oregano is also called "wild" this |
Marjoram |
500 |
November 15, 1995 |
| Sweet basil is native to this country, where a type of it was sacred to Vishnu |
India |
100 |
July 12, 1993 |
| This classic pickling seasoning is sometimes given to babies to aid digestion |
dill |
200 |
July 12, 1993 |
| For fresh breath, the Chinese used to suck this spice which resembles tiny nails |
cloves |
300 |
July 12, 1993 |
| Turmeric, an important ingredient in curry powder, is also used to dye cloth this color |
yellow |
400 |
July 12, 1993 |
| Long rolls of this baking spice are called quills; the smaller, broken pieces are called quillings |
cinnamon |
500 |
July 12, 1993 |
| Dijon is the main French center for making a condiment out of this plants seeds |
mustard |
100 |
March 29, 1993 |
| The corns of this spice are red when picked & turn black when dried |
peppers |
200 |
March 29, 1993 |
| The curly-leaved variety of this herb is the most popular garnish in the U.S. |
parsley |
300 |
March 29, 1993 |
| Jamaica produces the finest of this root spice found in Chinese food & pumpkin pie |
ginger |
400 |
March 29, 1993 |
| Swedes marinate salmon with the leaves of this "pickle" herb to make gravlax |
dill |
500 |
March 29, 1993 |
| This sweet red spice is prominent in French as well as Hungarian cuisine |
paprika |
100 |
March 12, 1992 |
| The seeds of this herb of the parsley family are used to make a type of kosher pickle |
dill |
200 |
March 12, 1992 |
| Take this "wise" advice -- don't forget to include this herb in the stuffing for your turkey |
sage |
300 |
March 12, 1992 |
| The scarlet, lacy covering of the nutmeg provides this spice |
mace |
400 |
March 12, 1992 |
| Sometimes used to flavor vinegar, this herb is essential to bearnaise sauce |
tarragon |
|
March 12, 1992 |
| Annatto which adds a golden sheen to food is often substituted for this more expensive spice |
saffron |
100 |
March 11, 1991 |
| Grated or made into a sauce, this bitter herb is the perfect compliment to prime rib |
horseradish |
200 |
March 11, 1991 |
| This fragrant spice comes from tree bark that forms tight rolls when dried |
cinnamon |
300 |
March 11, 1991 |
| Resembling tiny nails, these spice buds are used to flavor fruit & meat dishes |
cloves |
400 |
March 11, 1991 |
| Derived from the same tree as mace, this spice adds the finishing touch to flips & eggnogs |
nutmeg |
500 |
March 11, 1991 |
| In the World Book this member of the mint family can be found between "baseball" & "basketball" |
basil |
100 |
November 27, 1990 |
| Whether you call it anise or aniseed, it still has this flavor |
licorice |
200 |
November 27, 1990 |
| Hot dog spread named from the Latin word for "new wine", the liquid used to make it a paste |
mustard |
300 |
November 27, 1990 |
| This major ingredient in curry powder also starts with "cu" |
cumin |
400 |
November 27, 1990 |
| These leaves were originally boiled with rum to make a soothing lotion used by barbers |
bay |
500 |
November 27, 1990 |
| It can be found in jelly & juleps |
mint |
100 |
September 11, 1990 |
| The World Encyclopedia of Food calls it the most popular garnish in the U.S. for fish, meat & poultry dishes |
parsley |
200 |
September 11, 1990 |
| It takes about 900,000 of these grayish-blue seeds found on Kaiser rolls to make a pound |
poppy seeds |
300 |
September 11, 1990 |
| The region of Szeged in this country is known for producing & exporting paprika |
Hungary |
400 |
September 11, 1990 |
| It's known as the herb of remembrance as "Hamlet"s Ophelia could tell you |
rosemary |
500 |
September 11, 1990 |
| Larousse calls it the most widespread spice in the world, which is nothing to sneeze at |
pepper |
100 |
April 13, 1990 |
| It should be a snap to tell us this spice is used in a soda & a bread, man |
ginger |
200 |
April 13, 1990 |
| The leaves of this pickling herb are called a weed |
dill |
300 |
April 13, 1990 |
| Coffee can be used as a spice, & this name describes cakes made with it |
mocha |
400 |
April 13, 1990 |
| As its name suggests, in medieval Europe this herb was believed to promote wisdom |
sage |
500 |
April 13, 1990 |
| Related to the banana, it's the spice featured in Vernor's soda |
ginger |
100 |
November 15, 1988 |
| One type of dish in which fenugreek seed is used is this relish from India |
chutney |
200 |
November 15, 1988 |
| Kummel is one of these flavored with caraway seeds |
liqueur |
300 |
November 15, 1988 |
| You can call it laurel leaf or you can call it this, same thing |
bay leaf |
400 |
November 15, 1988 |
| This herb comes in summer and winter varieties, and its name also means appetizing |
savory |
500 |
November 15, 1988 |
| The oried covering of the nutmeg, it's not used in the mixture sprayed in an attacker's face |
mace |
100 |
May 18, 1987 |
| It can describe a piece of garlic or be a spice by itself |
cloves |
200 |
May 18, 1987 |
| Plant of the mint family, or a member of the Rathbone family |
basil |
300 |
May 18, 1987 |
| In French, this herb is "estragon" |
tarragon |
400 |
May 18, 1987 |
| Jamaican pepper is also known by this totally encompassing name |
allspice |
500 |
May 18, 1987 |
| âAromaâ was the word for spices in this ancient civilization |
Greek (Greece) |
100 |
November 12, 1985 |
| In Italian, âfinnochioâ, it's a basic bottle in spice racks |
fennel |
200 |
November 12, 1985 |
| From S. American word âkyinhaâ, this type of pepper makes your mouth hot & beans âchiliâ |
cayenne |
300 |
November 12, 1985 |
| Romans believed a garland of this garnish worn on the head would prevent drunkenness |
parsley |
400 |
November 12, 1985 |
| From the nightshade family, its fleshy forked root sometimes resembles the human form |
mandrake |
500 |
November 12, 1985 |