Celery Seed     The seed of a wild celery called lovage, most of which comes from India. Celery seed has a strong flavor and should therefore be used sparingly. It's used in pickling and to flavor soups, salads and various meat dishes.

    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 aspics; fruit; pasta; potato; seafood; slaw
Soups & Stews cabbage; celery; meat; potato; vegetable
Fish & Poultry chicken; fish cakes; turkey
Meats beef; lamb; veal
Vegetables beets; cabbage; cauliflower; cucumbers; potatoes; tomatoes
Pasta; Grains;
Dried Beans 		noodles
Cheese & Egg Dishes cheese spreads; cottage cheese; deviled eggs
Sauces cheese; tomato
Miscellaneous savory breads; stuffings; tomato juice


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