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 ...

We love the look of a minimalist kitchen, but there's one piece of kitchen 'clutter' it's hard to put away - the spice rack. As you venture out of our culinary repertoire and delve into an expanse of ...

Is it time to pitch your thyme? If it is older than a year, the answer is yes. The same goes for most other spices. And major-league foodies say spices should be used within six months for optimum ...

Did you know that more than 200 million pounds of spices are consumed annually? Spices are what make our food exotic, savory, and flavorful. Storing spices properly will help you bring out the best ...

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 ...

Ground spices and dried herbs will stay flavorful and potent for longer if we store them in airtight containers. Healthline states that glass, ceramic, and plastic are popular choices for seasoning ...

Nothing can kill a good recipe faster than a lack of spice. Even kitchen staples such as dried herbs and spices have an expiration date and can lose their potency over time. Properly stored, spices ...