It provides a distinct texture and concentrated bursts of garlic flavor
With its pepper-and-mustard-seed backbone it is also a natural for a pastrami-style crust on cured beef
This is plain sweet paprika
which is exactly why it is used as a base spice that harmonizes bolder flavors in a blend
Brew it hot for a warming cup
Ground Cloves Size:Small It provides a distinct textureApple pie, gingerbread, a pot of mulled cider: a pinch of ground cloves is what gives cold weather baking its deep, warm backbone. Stir a small amount into spice cakes, holiday cookies, meat rubs, and fruit preserves, or bloom it into a curry base for savory depth. Cloves are intense, so a quarter teaspoon carries a whole recipe. We stone grind our cloves fresh in small batches in Portland, so the aromatic oils stay active from the jar to your bowl.