Spices & Seasonings

Steer clear of shelf-stable brands and head straight to the refrigerator aisle.

Cinnamon used to be the most basic spice in your cupboard. Now it’s gone upscale. So will a fancy brand from Vietnam costing $8 an ounce actually make baked goods taste better?

The best versions of this renowned Hungarian spice pack a punch that goes beyond pigment.

You only use a grind or two on your food, so does it really matter what brand of peppercorn you buy?

We tested five brands of Five-Spice powder to determine which really delivered an authentic Asian flavor.