Ground allspice is used to season meat, soup, stew, vegetables, and baked goods as you would use ground nutmeg, cinnamon, or cloves. It will add a nice flavor to any pumpkin desserts. ..
Whole allspice berries are sometimes used in stews and soups, and for pickling and brining. For baking use the ground version in pumpkin cake or pie, spice cakes, and gingerbread...
Add a pinch or two of ground cloves to meatballs and meatloaf for great flavor! Cloves are delicious in sweet and sour sauce for ham steaks, and also paired with cinnamon, garlic, brown sugar and red pepper in spice rubs for beef or lamb..