Caraway Seed  [KEHR-uh-way]     These aromatic seeds come from an herb in the parsley family. They have a nutty, delicate anise flavor and are widely used in German, Austrian and Hungarian cuisine. Caraway seeds flavor many foods including cheese, breads, cakes, stews, meats, vegetables and the liqueur Kümmel. They should be stored airtight in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.

    If you've got it, but don't know what to do with it, below are some traditional dishes that the spice complements nicely.

Salads beet; cucumber; potato; slaw; tomato
Soups & Stews beef; cabbage; potato; tomato
Fish & Poultry goose
Meats beef; pork; sauerbraten
Vegetables cabbage; carrots; celery; cucumbers; onions; potatoes; turnips;
winter squash
Pasta; Grains;
Dried Beans 		noodles
Cheese & Egg Dishes cheese spreads; cottage cheese; sandwich spreads
Sauces cheese; cream; meat; tomato
Desserts apple pies; spice cakes and cookies
Miscellaneous cheese breads; stuffings


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