Nutmeg has a wonderfully sweet flavour, but also the depth it gives dishes by cutting through rich ingredients, whether stirred into a creamy cheese sauce or baked into a cheesecake. In savoury cooking, try using it to add a further layer of flavor to a Caribbean curry or to enhance root vegetables like pumpkins and squash.

To use whole nutmeg, you will need a microplane or nutmeg grater to shave off a small portion of the seed. When including nutmeg, make sure not to use a heavy hand, as this intense spice can easily overpower the flavors of a dish.

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