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Can you still use expired spices?

Spices really add zest to food when cooking. The right dosage is key. But how long do spices actually retain their flavor?
Once spices get old and dull, you might be tempted to feed them to your trash can. However, in some cases, you can draw more ...
Anyone who cooks knows what it’s like to have a rack overflowing with spices. If you’re anything like me, you’ve collected an extensive supply of spices, many of which you’ve used exactly once. Then ...
Ree Drummond always has tips to elevate classic meals with simple additions, and her earthy, herbaceous chicken pot pie spice ...
Most of us closely monitor expiration dates on meat or dairy, but how many of us are thinking about our spices? Those little jars might seem to last forever, but just like any ingredient, they degrade ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spice blends are mainstays of cooks the world over. A Punjabi cook has his garam masala at the ready for everyday seasoning. A Lebanese, her baharat for ...