And you thought salt and pepper were the only things you could add to your culinary creations.

Registered dietitians say you can really add a kick to your cooking with these spices:

•  Allspice: stew, tomatoes, gravy

•  Basil: fish, lamb, salads, soups and sauces

•  Cayenne pepper: soups, casserole, cheese sauces, baked egg dishes, barbequed poultry and lean meats

•  Cinnamon: pork, breads, sweet potatoes, squash

•  Cumin: chili, stew and beans

•  Curry: meat, chicken and fish dishes, tomatoes, sauces and rice

•  Dill: fish, chicken, vegetables, potatoes, salads and pasta

•  Fennel: lean pork, squash, beets, sauces and seafood

•  Garlic: lean meats, fish, poultry, soups, salads, vegetables, pasta dishes

•  Lemon or lime juice: fish, poultry, salads, vegetables, sauces

•  Mint: salads, potatoes, bulgur, beans

•  Nutmeg: potatoes, chicken, fish, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage dishes

•  Rosemary: chicken, fish, sauces, stuffing, potatoes, peas, lima beans

•  Sesame: salads, breads, chicken, vegetables

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