The American spice cupboard is brimming over these days with flavors as diverse as the ethnicities they represent. While the foodies of the '80s were proud to introduce such exotics as tarragon and ...

Recreating restaurant-level food at home isn't always easy. With this seasoning blend, however, you'll feel like you're ...

If you have a torrid love affair with Mexican food (and who doesn’t) you’re probably familiar with a couple herbs and seasonings commonly used in recipes. But, my friends, getting the right kick to ...

Biting into a Mexican dish can occasionally cause a mouthful of herb and spice confusion. Taste the cumin? So much cumin. Is this Indian food? Middle Eastern? Italian oregano in my pozole? Oh, Lord.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Each December, food media outlets, grocery stores and wellness icons publish stories predicting the coming year’s food trends, which I ...

Many of the corn-, bean- and rice-based dishes we love from Mexican cuisine depend on a combination of spices—and the country's meat and fish dishes, too, are definitely not known for their blandness.

If you have a notion that all Mexican food is spicy, Aida Gabilondo would like to have a word with you. In fact, she would love to teach you about her personal style of Mexican cooking. Gabilondo, ...

What gives Mexican food its distinctive taste? It’s not thebeans or the meat, the chiles or even the cheese. It’s the herbsand spices. While I enjoy foods of just about every ethnic origin, Mexicanis ...

A bowl of chocolate ice cream with a spoon. - Westend61/Getty Images There's something particularly comforting about a Mexican hot chocolate. It's deep and rich on the palate, with a spicy zing that ...

That first grocery shopping trip after you move - it's painful, and expensive. There's so much to replace! While they don't really go "bad," ground spices lose their potency after 2-3 years, and dried ...