Here are 10 creative ways to incorporate cloves into your meals.

Add whole cloves to your rice cooker or pot for a warm, aromatic flavor.

Include ground cloves in marinades for meats like beef, pork, or chicken to enhance depth of flavor.

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Use ground cloves in cookies, cakes, and bread for a warm, spicy kick.

Toss vegetables with ground cloves before roasting for a unique twist.

Brew a comforting spiced tea by adding whole cloves to your regular tea blend.

Infuse cloves into mulled wine or cider for a festive, aromatic drink.

Incorporate ground cloves into homemade spice blends like garam masala or pumpkin pie spice.

Add cloves to pickling brine for a fragrant, flavorful pickle.

Enhance fruit compotes, jams, or spiced nuts with a hint of ground cloves for added warmth and depth.