Caribbean Spice

Spicy and sweet at once, salt-free and MSG-free. Brown sugar and allspice give it the warm base, cinnamon and nutmeg deepen it, thyme keeps it green, and cayenne brings the heat. The Caribbean sat at the crossroads of the spice trade, and the blend shows it: African, Indian, Spanish, and British cooking all left something behind.

Ingredients: Garlic, onion, brown sugar, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg, lemon, and cayenne.

Try it on: chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, rice and beans, plantains, and grilled pineapple.