Spice Library & Recipes
Spice of the Month—April 2026
The April 2026 Spice of the Month is Thyme and the featured recipe is for a Lemon Thyme Chicken. The Spice of the Month is available at both the Pittsburg Public Library…
Spice of the Month—March 2026
The March 2026 Spice of the Month is Paprika and the featured recipe is for a Paprika Roasted Potatoes. The Spice of the Month is available at the Pittsburg Public Library…
Spice of the Month—February 2026
The February 2026 Spice of the Month is red pepper flakes and the featured recipe is for Spicy Cajun Crackers. This month’s recipe courtesy of Chuckie Hessong from Laughing Rooster Eats.
Spice of the Month—January 2026
The January Spice of the Month is cinnamon and the featured recipe is for a Spiced Apple Galette. The Spice of the Month is available at Pittsburg Public Library & Frontenac Public Library…
Spice of the Month—December
The December Spice of the Month is cloves and the featured recipe is for Spiced Clove Shortbread Cookies. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
Spice of the Month—November
The November Spice of the Month is Sage and the featured recipe is Sage + Brown Butter Pumpkin Pasta. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
Spice of the Month—October
The October Spice of the Month is Star Anise and the featured recipe is Spiced Apple Compote. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk, with one per family per month…
Spice of the Month—September
The September Spice of the Month is Za’atar and the featured recipe is Za’atar-Crusted Chicken Thighs. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
Spice of the Month—August
The August Spice of the Month is turmeric and the featured recipe is Turmeric-Spiced Coconut Rice. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
Spice of the Month—July
The July Spice of the Month is fennel and the featured recipe is Fennel Spiced Roasted Carrots. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
Spice of the Month—June
The June Spice of the Month is dried basil and the featured recipe is Basil & Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
Spice of the Month—May
The May Spice of the Month is coriander and the featured recipe is Coriander + Lime Shrimp Tacos. The Spice of the Month is available at the Library’s Patron Services Desk…
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