Ginger and honey make perfect partners for carrots. Cumin seeds add novel texture and colour.
Seasonings of cumin and thyme pair with maple syrup to glaze these beautifully bronzed squash wedges.
Seasonings of lemon, cumin and parsley make this a bright vegetarian main course for two. It doubles easily.
This potato soup is accented with cumin and cayenne, and the added lentils make it a well-rounded vegan meal.
You can use 1/4 tsp (1 mL) zahtar instead of cumin. Zahtar is a spice mixture available in Middle Eastern stores. Or make your own: mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds, 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) each ground sumac and dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin.
Give your family's favourite pasta a zesty twist with some Mexican-inspired staples, including cumin, salsa and stretchy Monterey Jack cheese.
Wake up inexpensive chicken drumsticks with this simple coating of 7 healthy spices -- cumin, coriander, cinnamon, lemon rind, salt, pepper and cayenne.
The star ingredient in this recipe is tandoori spice blend, a fragrant combo that includes cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and garlic. We love it with tilapia and other kinds of mild fish, which absorb the robust taste without being overwhelmed by it. Steaming the fish in individual packets maintains its flavour and prevents it from drying out.
Toasting the cumin and coriander seeds, the cinnamon and whole cloves — before blending them with the other spices in the mix — awakens their flavour and fragrance.
Smoked paprika adds magic to both blanched and unblanched almonds. You can use substitutes, such as sweet or hot paprika, ground cumin or curry powder.
