For homemade mustard, use 4oz mustard, 3oz vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until smooth. For honey mustard, add 1 Tbsp honey. Mustard is very hot when first mixed, then mellows with age. Refrigeration...
Ground Cloves are perfect for baked goods. Cloves bring out the flavor of beef. Add a pinch to stews, roasts, or gravy. The flavor is intense, so use sparingly.
Allspice is one of the most popular baking spices. Ground allspice gives a sweet and warm flavor to baked goods. It is also used in soups, mulled in wine or cider, and in canning.
Ground ginger is a must in gingerbreads, pumpkin pies and fruitcakes. It is essential in Indian curries, Japanese marinades and Chinese stir-fries. A pinch of ginger gives a nice boost to salt-free...
A tasty addition to salad dressings and coleslaw, ground celery is also often added to soups, pickling recipes and rubbed on beef and pork. Use half as much ground celery as whole celery.