Nutmeg Recipes

December 8, 2010

Nutmeg evokes the exotic-and the familiar with sweet and savory recipes from the article Sweetness and Light in the December issue of SAVEUR.

While nutmeg adds a subtle note to many desserts, it claims center stage in this traditional spiced Armenian cake. We based this recipe on one in A World of Cake by Krystina Castella (Storey Publishing, 2010). See the Nutmeg Cake RecipeTodd Coleman

Todd Coleman

Chef Anna Klinger of Al Di La in Brooklyn, New York, flavors these dumplings with nutmeg. For the best results, drain the ricotta overnight and squeeze all the moisture out of the Swiss chard. See the recipe for Ricotta and Swiss Chard Dumplings»Todd Coleman

Todd Coleman

Nutmeg Ice Cream — Serve this spiced ice cream on its own or scooped on top of warm fruit crisps, cobblers, or pies, particularly apple.Todd Coleman

Cayo Romano Cocktail — Freshly grated nutmeg rounds out the flavor of this shaken rum-and-citrus juice cocktail.Todd Coleman

Latest

How Louisiana’s Vietnamese Shrimpers Are Adapting to Climate Change

Where to Eat Vietnamese Food in New Orleans

Foie Gras Producers React to New York City's Ban

Vietnamese Herb-Wrapped Shrimp

Hungarian Goulash

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Baking Sheets

Salted Fried Shrimp

The Key to Mastering Goulash, the World's Most Famous Stew

Chef David Thompson Wants You to Cook More Thai Food