Recipes Starring Whole Seeds & Spices

Spices take on different characters depending on how they're prepared, and sometimes you want that combination of texture and full-flavored strength that a whole spice delivers. Seasoning your dishes with seeds such as mustard, poppy, sesame, fennel and nigella, as well as whole peppercorns, will give them added oomph. Try one of these sweet or savory recipes and see for yourself.