Spice and herb, parts of various plants cultivated for their aromatic, pungent, or otherwise desirable substances. Spices and herbs consist of rhizomes, bulbs, barks, flower buds, stigmas, fruits, seeds, and leaves.

Herbs and spices add layers of flavor to cuisines around the world. And while often used interchangeably, these two terms are distinctly different. Herbs are aromatic leaves ( know more about fresh to dried herb conversion) while spices are the dried fruits, roots, seeds or bark of plants.

Use whole spices for maximum flavor any time you’re able to grind your own, or when adding them—either directly or in a sachet—to braises, stews, creams, teas, and other infusions. You can mellow the flavor of whole spices like mustard or cumin seed by toasting them in a pan until they pop.

Spice and herb, parts of various plants cultivated for their aromatic, pungent, or otherwise desirable substances. Spices and herbs consist of rhizomes, bulbs, barks, flower buds, stigmas, fruits, seeds, and leaves. They are commonly divided into the categories of spices, spice seeds, and herbs.

Below you’ll find our go-to spices, including dried seeds, barks, fruits, and rhizomes as well as dried herbs. (We love to use fresh herbs whenever possible, but sometimes the fridge is bare and...

Our master list of herbs and spices (plus popular seasoning blends) is the perfect starting point for exploring this vast world of flavor. Our list allows quick access to each spice or herb’s SPICEography profile, plus its overall flavor profile and its origin. Let’s master that spice rack…