From the French word for nail, “clou”, cloves are the dried flower buds of a tropical evergreen tree. At McCormick, we hand-select our whole cloves to ensure that they have a spicy-sweet flavor. The bold, spicy scent and intense, warm flavor of cloves make the kitchen a cozy place to gather. Picture apple cider with whole cloves and orange slices simmering on the stove, or a clove-studded ham glistening with a brown sugar glaze. Cloves bring incredible depth to slow-cooked dishes. To avoid biting...