nutmeg
Nutmeg contains manganese, iron, and magnesium in small quantities. It is traditionally valued in herbal medicine for purported digestive and anti-inflammatory properties, though typical culinary quantities provide minimal nutritional impact.
About
Nutmeg is the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, now cultivated throughout tropical regions including Grenada, India, and the West Indies. The seed is encased within a hard shell and surrounded by a red, lacy covering (the mace). Nutmeg has a warm, slightly sweet, and faintly woody flavor profile with subtle peppery and earthy undertones. The spice contains the essential oil myristicin, which contributes to its distinctive aromatic and warming properties. Quality varies by origin, with Indonesian and Grenadian nutmeg considered among the finest.
Whole nutmeg seeds maintain potency longer than pre-ground preparations, which lose volatile oils upon exposure to air and light.
Culinary Uses
Nutmeg is used extensively across European, American, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. It serves as a key component in savory applications such as béchamel sauce, cream soups, and spiced vegetables, particularly root vegetables and spinach. In sweet applications, nutmeg seasons baked goods, custards, rice pudding, and beverages including eggnog and mulled wine. A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg enhances gratins, cheese dishes, and meat-based preparations including sausages and forcemeats. The spice is often paired with mace, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in traditional spice blends. Judicious use is essential; excessive nutmeg imparts medicinal or unpleasant notes.
Used In
Recipes Using nutmeg (533)
Pahlava
Pahlava from the Recidemia collection
Pain Patat
Pain Patat from the Recidemia collection
Palak Aur Kali Mirch Ka Soup
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Papaya Ice Cream Patch
* Serves 4
Passover Rhubarb Cobbler
Passover Rhubarb Cobbler from the Recidemia collection
Pasta alla gorgonzola
If you have the misfortune to suffer any serious ailment, such as hypochondria, or are of a nervous disposition, or are worried sick about your carbon footprint and think that sending a cheque to some "offset company" in Mongolia will do the trick, please keep away from this recipe !!
Pasta with Catfish and Artichokes
A Catfish recipe.
Pastie
Not to be confused with its Cornish counterpart, the 'pastie' could be considered as one of Northern Ireland's national dishes at it is regularly bought from chip shops across the province and generally can't be found anywhere else.
Paw-Paw and Coconut Drink
Peach and Blueberry Crisp and Old-fashioned Oats
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Peach and Blueberry Crisp I
Contributed by Nancy at
Peach Crisp
Makes 6 servings
Peach Crumble I
Dietitian's tip: Freestone peaches have pits you can easily remove while clingstone peaches have flesh that clings to the pit. To easily pit and slice peaches for baking, choose freestone peaches, such as Elegant Lady or O-Henry.
Peaches 'n cream
Peaches 'n cream from the Recidemia collection
Peach or Nectarine Buttermilk Ice Cream
Peach or Nectarine Buttermilk Ice Cream from the Recidemia collection
Peach Sauce
Use on ice cream, or French Toast
Peachy Ham Slice
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Pear chutney
is served as a side dish for many Indian foods. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference.
Pecan and Butter Pretzel Coffee Cake
Pecan and Butter Pretzel Coffee Cake from the Recidemia collection
Pecan Rice Stuffing I
Makes 12 servings
Perfect Apple Pie
Perfect Apple Pie from the Recidemia collection
Perkedel
Perkedel (potato croquette filled with beef meat) is Indonesian side dish that is originated from dutch food's frikandel. But Indonesia's perkedel is different from Dutch's frikandel.
Persian Spinach and Black-Eyed Peas
Sabzi
Persimmon Cookies
Moist cake-like cookie full of nuts and raisins. This is modified from an old Mennonite Cookbook recipe from 1948.
Pfeffernusse
Literally translated as "peppernuts", these small, crisp, pepper (spice) cookies are a family treat at Christmas. While some recipes call for black or white pepper, this recipe does not.
Pfeffernüße
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Pfeffernusse Crescents
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 5 dozen cook
Phil's Bacon Spanikopita
Phil's Bacon Spanikopita from the Recidemia collection
Pice Bach
Welsh Cakes
Pig's Feet Stew
Pig's Feet Stew from the Recidemia collection
Pineapple Carrot Coffee Ring
Pineapple Carrot Coffee Ring from the Recidemia collection
Pineapple Tidbits
Pineapple Tidbits from the Recidemia collection
Polish Raisin Scones
Polish Raisin Scones
Pomegranate Chicken or Duck
Pomegranate Chicken or Duck from the Recidemia collection
Ponche de Creme
- This seasonal beverage is usually enjoyed as a cocktail at Christmastime. It is similar to eggnog.
Potato Croquettes
Potato Croquettes
Potato Dumplings
right|Potato Dumplings Serves: 4
Potato Pound
Potato Pound from the Recidemia collection
Potato Pudding
Cuisine of the United Kingdom A recipe from Cornwall, England.
Poulet Rôti à la Creole
Poulet Rôti à la Creole from the Recidemia collection
Praline-topped Yams
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: my old rec
Pretty Mango Mousse
Pretty Mango Mousse from the Recidemia collection
Pryor Estate Pumpkin Pancakes
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pryor estate in Grapevine, Texas in 1996.
Pumpkin Bars I
Pumpkin Bars I from the Recidemia collection
Pumpkin Bread I
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes II by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Pumpkin Bread II
American cuisine | Midwestern cuisine | Breakfast Cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes | B
Pumpkin Bread III
American cuisine Native American cuisine Breakfast cuisine vegetarian cuisine Holiday Recipes b
Pumpkin Cheesecake Torte
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Pumpkin Custard
Pumpkin Custard from the Recidemia collection
Pumpking and Rice Soup
Makes 6 servings