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69 recipes tagged with nutmeg.
A sweetened cheese filling made with cottage or farmer cheese, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Ideal for pastries, blintzes, or filled baked goods.
A creamy custard-based ice cream infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Optional crushed graham crackers or…
A moist, delicate spice Bundt cake flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, enriched with brown sugar, butter, eggs, and yogurt or buttermilk.
A classic French spice blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and white pepper, used for stews and sweets. Store in an airtight container.
About 24 crullers Crullers were brought to America by Dutch immigrants. They have a twisted or knotted shape and are richer than doughnuts. Please read…
About 1 ½ cups An enriched velouté to be used with poached chicken or vegetables. It becomes Poulette Sauce if, as a final step, you add finely chopped…
A rich, creamy cooked eggnog made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, and a blend of rum, Cognac, and Grand Marnier. Served chilled with freshly grated…
About 1 cup This sauce is terrific on gingerbread, pumpkin pie, or apple crisp.
A classic custard pie with a silky egg-and-cream filling in a blind-baked pastry crust, lightly scented with vanilla and optional nutmeg. Serve plain or…
A classic Brandy Alexander cocktail made with brandy, dark crème de cacao, and half-and-half, topped with freshly grated nutmeg.
About eighteen 6-ounce servings This is our family’s favorite eggnog, and it has graced our holiday table for many years. Be sure to let the egg yolks…
Homemade bratwurst links made from pork shoulder, belly, and fat, seasoned with nutmeg, mace, and ginger. Perfect for grilling or pan-frying.
A rich, sweet sauce made with butter, sugar, eggs, and sherry or Madeira, flavored with lemon zest and nutmeg. Traditionally served with plum pudding or…
About 20 fritters These old-fashioned fritters were once sold by street vendors—many of them slaves, former slaves, or the descendants of slaves—in New…
1 serving Another New Orleans classic, from the French 75 bar in Arnaud’s restaurant. It is often consumed at brunch, and we agree that this is a cocktail…
About 1 ¾ cups Use to stuff ravioli or tortellini. We prefer them with the browned butter and sage mixture from Baked Gnudi with Brown Butter and Sage…
About ¾ cup For fish, veal, sweetbreads, lamb, or main-course vegetables.
A classic bread pudding made with stale white bread, eggs, milk, and warm spices, baked until set and served warm with whipped cream.
A classic cocktail made with brandy, dark crème de cacao, and half-and-half, garnished with nutmeg.
About ⅓ cup Use baharat as a rub for meats and fish, or as an ingredient in pilafs, couscous, or other grain or lentil dishes.
1 serving Notoriously rich and sweet, making it a good after-dinner drink.
1 serving An old-time New England favorite that is said to make one see double and feel single.
A homemade seasoned salt blend combining salt, sugar, paprika, mace, celery salt, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, and dry mustard. Use as a seasoning…
6 to 8 servings This is best served warm on the day it’s made. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Have ready an…
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings This sweet, moist cake with its unusual brûléed topping is an excellent potluck companion. Make it a day or two…
About 1 cup To add flavor to this delicate sauce, you may infuse the milk first: Bring it to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat with 1 bay leaf…
About ½ cup This spice blend is essential for many traditional Ethiopian stews, but it may be used on everything from chicken to vegetables, or mix it…
A rich, fluffy sauce made with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and brandy or rum. Perfect for topping desserts like bread pudding or gingerbread.
A moist spice cake made with beer, banana, and cognac, topped with a flambéed banana sauce and vanilla ice cream.
A classic baked dish featuring oysters layered with buttery cracker crumbs and a creamy sauce, finished with a golden crust.
A rich, spiced rum cake with banana Foster sauce, perfect for holiday celebrations. The cake is moist and infused with rum and cognac, topped with…
Thick slices of bread are soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, sugars, and warm spices, then pan-fried until golden. A classic breakfast treat perfect…
Fluffy pancakes made with ripe banana, pecans, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for using up overripe bananas and customizable with your…
Classic homemade doughnuts fried to golden perfection. A simple yeast-free dough is rolled, cut, and fried in hot oil for a crispy, tender treat.
Spiced sugar cookies flavored with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, and black pepper, decorated with royal icing.
These subtly spiced cake doughnuts are easy and quick to make, perfect with coffee for breakfast or dessert.
Golden brioche French toast topped with warm caramelized bananas in a spiced rum sauce. A decadent breakfast or brunch treat.
A creamy rice pudding made with half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, studded with raisins. This comforting dessert can be served warm or chilled.
A simple no-bake cheesecake with fresh mango and orange purée, complemented by freshly grated nutmeg. The creamy filling sits on a buttery digestive…
A light and crispy cake doughnut made with ale or hard cider for a bubbly crumb. Fried to golden perfection.
A soft and gooey bread pudding with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, topped with a creamy rum sauce. This Southern-inspired dessert is perfect for using…
These festive doughnuts are infused with eggnog and brandy, topped with a brown butter glaze and freshly grated nutmeg for a holiday treat.
Southern Tea Cakes are soft, lightly spiced cookies with a tender crumb, perfect for pairing with tea or coffee. They are made with a blend of butter and…
A classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, packed with carrots, applesauce, raisins, pineapple, and coconut. Moist and spiced with cinnamon and…
A moist and spiced Bundt cake made with molasses and fresh apple cubes. Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert with whipped cream.
Tender yams baked in a buttery spiced syrup. A classic holiday side dish that's sweet and comforting.
These baked doughnuts are a healthier alternative to fried, with a tender crumb and warm spice flavor. They come together quickly and are perfect for…
These Indian shortbread cookies are made with ghee, cardamom, nutmeg, whole-wheat flour, and semolina. They are nutty, buttery, and excellent when eaten…
A classic peach cobbler with a buttery, spiced peach filling and flaky pie crust. This recipe is inspired by the author's aunt's famous version.
These lightly spiced cake doughnuts are a real treat for those who can't tolerate gluten in their diet. Made with a gluten-free baking mix and flavored…
A classic Cajun boiled custard pie, similar to chess pie, with a flaky crust and rich vanilla-nutmeg filling. Often served during holidays but delicious…
A sweet and rich corn pudding casserole with a creamy custard-like texture, perfect as a side dish for holiday gatherings.
A Caribbean-inspired flan infused with black passion fruit tea, made without milk. The creamy custard is topped with a caramel sauce and served with nut…
A rich chocolate cake infused with warm spices like cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache and garnished with pistachios…
A classic baked apple dessert with a buttery bread crumb topping and warm spices. Layers of chopped apples are baked with a cinnamon-nutmeg sugar mixture…
A creamy, tangy custard pie made with buttermilk and lemon juice, with a hint of nutmeg. This old-fashioned dessert is a nostalgic favorite, often…
A classic soul food dessert with a vanilla-infused crust and creamy sweet potato filling. The secret ingredient is ground ginger for added warmth.
Rich egg custard bars with a vanilla wafer crust, perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Active Time 40 minutes Taking a cue from traditional Austrian linzer cookies, these treats have cutouts in the top layer to showcase the bright, tangy jam…
These snickerdoodles get their tang from buttermilk, cream of tartar, and apple cider vinegar, balanced with a cinnamon-sugar coating and a sour cream…
A frothy, light eggnog made with brandy and dark Jamaican rum, perfect for holiday gatherings. This family recipe has been passed down for generations and…
Spiced pecans coated in egg white and a blend of warm spices, baked until fragrant. A Southern holiday treat perfect for gifting.
A guide to substituting spices in recipes, providing alternatives for common spices like allspice, aniseed, cardamom, chili powder, cloves, cumin, ginger…
A rich and creamy cheese ravioli filling made with a blend of Fontina, Asiago, Pecorino Romano, and ricotta, seasoned with nutmeg and optional spinach.
Classic Swedish meatballs made with a blend of ground pork and beef, seasoned with nutmeg and allspice, and served in a rich beef gravy.
Soft and spiced pumpkin cookies, dusted with confectioners' sugar. Perfect for autumn baking.
Creamy scalloped potatoes with a golden crust, made with Yellow Finn potatoes and half-and-half. A classic side dish perfect for holidays or family…
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