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Can You Season Your Food?

Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices after saffron. The flavor comes from pods that grow on an orchid.

Vanilla

Cinnamon comes from the bark of trees and works well in both savory and sweet recipes. That's some mighty tasty tree bark!

Cinnamon

Cayenne pepper is usually used in a powdered, shaved, or liquid form by adding vinegar. It can be used to add heat to dishes.

Cayenne Pepper

Nutmeg actually comes from a tree seed! It has a warm flavor and tastes great in sweets.

Nutmeg

Turmeric is a versatile spice used in food, medicine, and cosmetics, but it doesn't belong in [lattes.](http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/11/turmeric-latte-golden-milk-cult-following-alternative-coffee)

Turmeric

Believe it or not, fennel is made from a plant that's in the carrot family. It's also one of the three main ingredients used to create absinthe.

Fennel

Cumin seeds are from a flowering plant that's a member of the parsley family. Because of the oils in the seeds, cumin has a strong, rich flavor.

Cumin

A tart, lemony spice, sumac is great in salads, meats, and beverages.

Sumac

Cloves come from the seeds of an evergreen tree. They are versatile and go well in sweet and savory dishes, and are usually ground or grated.

Cloves

One of the most expensive spices, saffron is slightly sweet and gives a yellow-orange color to foods. It can be soaked in hot water to better release the flavor.

Saffron

Allspice is made from dried, unripe fruit that comes from the Pimenta dioica plant. It's a widely used spice that is great in sweet and savory dishes.

Allspice

Also known as cilantro, the seeds from this plant can be powdered or dried, and release more flavor when heated.

Coriander

The star anise has similar flavors to the more expensive anise. It's used in cooking and perfumes.

Star Anise

Identifying spices is hard, but if you ever want to be an expert in the kitchen you're going to have to read up on your spices!

You must not spend too much time in the kitchen

So you didn't do too shabby, but there's always room to improve. If you want to know your way around the kitchen, study up on your spices and seasonings!

You know your spices, but you can do better

Wow, you really know how to season a meal. Congratulations on acing this quiz and knowing your way around spices!

You're a spice master!

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