Spice of the Month: Cloves

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Cloves impart a warm, sweet and aromatic taste to sweet breakfast breads and desserts but they can also make a wonderful addition to bean soups, stirfries and grilled dishes. It is very common in Indian and Caribbean recipes. Cloves have a very intense flavor, especially those that have been ground, care should be taken when deciding how much to use in a recipe so as to not overpower the flavors of the other ingredients. Get your spice on with these easy recipes:</p>

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<li><a href=”http://www.grillingcompanion.com/grilled-chicken-breasts-with-clove-spice-rub/”>Chicken Breast with a Clove Spice Rub</a></li>
<li><a href=”http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/kumquats-spiced-syrup-with-cloves-cinnamon-star-anise-10000000833347/”>Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise</a></li>
<li>Spice up <a href=”http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm=fruit+compote&SearchIn=All”>fruit compote</a> by adding ground cloves.</li>
<li>Adding ground cloves to healthy sautéed onions, garlic and tofu will give this dish an Indian-inspired zest.</li>
<li>Pierce an onion with whole cloves and add to soups, broths or poaching liquids.</li>
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How will you use cloves?

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