Spice and Form	Flavor	Use
Allspice: (whole, ground; a spice, not a blend)	Pungent, sweet	Cakes, cookies, fruits, jerk seasoning, pickling, pies, poaching fish, spinach, stews
Cinnamon: (stick, ground)	Aromatic, pungent, sweet	Cakes, cappuccino, cookies, fruit desserts, hot chocolate, maple syrup, pies, pickling, puddings, winter hot drinks
Cloves: (whole, ground)	Aromatic, strong, pungent, sweet	Baked beans, desserts, fruits, gravies, ham, meats, pickling, pork, sausages, stews, syrups, tea, vegetables
Garlic: (minced, powdered, dehydrated, flaked, fresh, paste, juice)	Pungent aroma and taste	Fish, meats, salads, sauces, sausages, soups, vegetables
Ginger: (whole, cracked bits, ground, crystallized, fresh)	Pungent, spicy	Baked goods, fish, fruits, meats, sauces, sausages, soups, tea, vegetables
Nutmeg: (whole, ground; mace is the covering of the nutmeg seed and can be used the same way)	Fragrant, sweet with spicy undertone	Apple or pear desserts, beverages, cakes, cookies, parsnips, puddings, sauces, sweet potatoes, winter squash
Paprika: (ground; made from dried sweet red peppers)	Slightly bitter, ranges from sweet to hot	Casseroles, eggs, fish, garnish, meats, salads, soups, vegetables
Pepper, black and white: (whole, ground, cracked; green sold packed in brine or dried)	Pungent and peppery	Meats, savory foods
Pepper, red [cayenne]: (ground)	Very hot, peppery	Barbecue sauce and other sauces, chili, corn bread, eggs, fish, guacamole, gravies, meats, vegetables
Saffron: (strands, powdered)	Softly bitter, distinctive flavor	Poultry, rice, rolls, sauces, seafood, Spanish dishes
Turmeric: (ground)	Aromatic, slightly bitter	Curry powder, eggs, food color, pickling, poultry, rice, seafood