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nutmeg

[nuht-meg] / ˈnʌt mɛg /


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The steakhouse creamed spinach, perfumed with nutmeg and unapologetically rich.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

It’s then seasoned with sage, nutmeg, and thyme — classic fall flavors — and poured on top of mezzi rigatoni pasta.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

The cafe now offers six varieties and Ms Geraedts said customers loved the dish's rich, comforting flavour, seasoned with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika and Worcestershire sauce.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg were symbols of culinary sophistication, and these sweet spices started appearing alongside fruit in many savory dishes – especially breads, but also main courses.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

A chipped crockery bowl appeared from the pantry, alongside the butter and eggs and milk and the sugar loaf and the nutmeg grater and the small amber flask.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson