Chicken soup: Add a pinch of rosemary or dash of paprika or marjoram.

Tomato-juice cocktail: Try a pinch of dill seeds or a bit of oregano.

Split-pea soup: Sprinkle in savory.

Stuffed celery: Mix caraway seed with cream cheese for stuffing and sprinkle with paprika.

Vegetable soup: Flavor with thyme or a dash of chili powder.

Tomato soup: Shake in sage and garlic salt for a wonderful flavor.

Cranberry juice: If served hot, spice with whole cloves; if served chilled, add cinnamon or ground cloves.

Potato soup: Try it with a dash of mustard or basil.

Fish chowder: Cook with lots of vegetables, then add thyme.

Consomme: Season with allspice or a dash of savory.

Avocado spread: Mix in dill seed for a snappy spread. Serve with chips.

Oyster stew: Add light touches of mace and cayenne.

Beef soup: Add mixed vegetable flakes while it simmers.

More Spices for Foods

Meats, Fish, and Poultry

Eggs and Cheese

Salads and Vegetables

Breads

Desserts