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)
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins from the Seattl
Pumpkin Pancakes I
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American dessert.
Pumpkin Pie I
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie squares
Pumpkin pie squares from the Recidemia collection
Pumpkin Scones
We have two versions of , one savory and one sweet.
Pumpkin Soup with curry
Pumpkin Soup with curry from the Recidemia collection
Puncha-crema
Purple Plum Pie
Purple Plum Pie from the Recidemia collection
Quiche
A is a baked, unsweetened custard pie, often made with savory fillings.
Quiche
A is a baked, unsweetened custard pie, often made with savory fillings.
Quick Corn Bread
This recipe also may be used for muffins.
Quick Peach Cobber
Quick Peach Cobber from the Recidemia collection
Rahmschnitzel
Traditionally made with veal, schnitzel recipe can also be made with boneless pork loin or chicken breasts pounded into cutlets. The addition of the cream sauce makes it a rahmschnitzel. Serve with Spätzle and German Style Red Cabbage.
Rainbow Fruit Dessert
Rainbow Fruit Dessert from the Recidemia collection
Raisin Bars
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Yield: 16 Serv
Raisin Scones
These scones are juicy with raisins, and the tart taste of buttermilk. With all the raisins, these biscuits are a sweet treat even without any toppings or spreads. You can enjoy them all on their own.
Raisin Spice Lentil Cookies
These cookies fill the kitchen with a delicious fragrance while baking. They taste great fresh from the oven with a glass of cold skim milk. Recipe From: Magic Beans, 1996 by Patti Bazel.
Raisin Tart with Sour-Cream Sauce
Raisin Tart with Sour-Cream Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Raw Rhubarb Cake
Raw Rhubarb Cake from the Recidemia collection
Reader's Digest Sensational Broccoli Dip
Reader's Digest Sensational Broccoli Dip from the Recidemia collection
Rendang
Rendang is made from beef or water buffalo meat slowly cooked in coconut milk and spices. Thick coconut milk used in cooking produces delicious spicy condiments which is more delicious than the meat itself.
Rhubarb Crisp with Walnut Topping
Rhubarb Crisp with Walnut Topping from the Recidemia collection
Rhubarb-Strawberry Cobbler
Rhubarb-Strawberry Cobbler from the Recidemia collection
Rhubarb Strawberry Pie
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Rice Florentine
Makes 10 servings
Rice with Peaches and Pineapple
Makes 4 servings.
Rich Chicken Soup
Rich Chicken Soup from the Recidemia collection
Roast Yakhni
Ethnicity - Kashmiri, North Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Roman soup
Recipe for :
Rumkage
Danish rum cake - Makes 1 cake Rum Cake - Rumkage
Rum Popo
Rum Popo from the Recidemia collection
Saskatoon Pie
This fine recipe will last forever, i got to taste this and it was delicious ! Requires only basic cooking skills !
Sauk-Prairie Eagle Inn Easy Sour Cream Raisin Pie
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 7 to 8 s
Saumagen
Saumagen from the Recidemia collection
Sautéed Cabbage
Sautéed Cabbage from the Recidemia collection
Savory Farro Cake
Savory Farro Cake from the Recidemia collection
Savory Pumpkin Scones
Pumpkin Scones from the Wikibooks Cookbook
Sbiten
An ancient recipe Russian Hot beverage. There are several variations and also spelled sbiten A non-alchoholic version is made with blackberry jam or other flavours and water instead of the wine.
Seven-vegetable Couscous
This type of couscous is a great dish for vegetarians and gives couscous an inspiring and unique flavor. Welcome to Africa!
Shredded Cabbage
Shredded Cabbage from the Recidemia collection
Skinkefars med broccolifyld
This is a great way of serving Broccoli to the kids and an interesting variation on the good old meat loaf.
Slavinken
Slavinken are traditionally served with boiled potatoes and vegetables such as Cauliflower, Peas, spinach or Endive and a Dutch-style salad.
Soft molasses cookies
Soft molasses cookies from the Recidemia collection
Soupe Giraumon
Haitian pumpkin soup.
Southern Chadian Peanut Sauce
Southern Chadian Peanut Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Soy Blueberry Muffins
Soy Blueberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Soy Carrot Cake
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Soynog Kringles
Named after you know who. Ho Ho Ho. Enjoy!
Spaghetti Squash Soup
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.