
How to Toast Whole Spices Without Burning Them
Toast whole spices in a clean, dry skillet over low to medium heat, stirring or swirling constantly.
Good spice cookery depends less on secret formulas than on a few repeatable techniques. This section explains those methods through practical cues you can use at the stove.
Learn when to toast, bloom, grind, or add a spice, along with the warning signs that prevent scorching and muddled flavors.


Toast whole spices in a clean, dry skillet over low to medium heat, stirring or swirling constantly.