Spices

Name	Flavor Profile	Assoc. Cuisines	Savory	Sweet	Goes Well With
Allspice	Warm, sweet, clove, nutmeg	British, American	Yes	Yes	Jerk rubs, marinades, sausage
Cardamom	Sweet, aromatic, cool, resinous	Scandinavian, Asian, African	Yes	Yes	Pastries, breads, curry, pickling
Cinnamon	Warm, sweet, aromatic, spicy	Mexican, Middle Eastern, European	Yes	Yes	Lamb, pork, fruit,chutneys, baked goods
Coriander	Warm, refreshing, sweet, citrusy	Thai, South American, South Asian	Yes	Yes	Curry, pork, pickling, sausage
Cumin	Warm, earthy, pungent	Mexican, Mediterranean, Indian	Yes	No	Soups, stews, beans, curry, vegetables
Ginger	Hot, aromatic, peppery-sweet	Asian, Indian, European, Caribbean	Yes	Yes	Curry, soups, stew, chicken, baked goods
Nutmeg	Sweet, aromatic, warm, spicy	Malaysian, Caribbean, Indian, Greek	Yes	Yes	Vegetables, cream sauces, baked goods
Paprika	Hot or sweet, smokey	Turkish, Spanish, American, Latin	Yes	No	Soups, stews, vegetables
Pepper	Pungent, warm	Almost Universal	Yes	Yes	Meats, vegetables, baked goods, stews
Salt	Salty	Universal	Yes	Yes	Everything
Turmeric	Warm, pungent, slightly bitter	Southeast Asia, Middle Eastern	Yes	No	Curry, pickles, stews, vegetables, coloring