Warming and aromatic, caraway is often used as a spice in culinary dishes and baking recipes. It is especially popular in rye bread, cabbage dishes, and pickles, but it can also be found in teas and liqueurs, imparting a distinctive flavor. Carum carvi is a common ingredient in Indian, Dutch, German, Russian, and Scandinavian cooking. Caraway seeds can be used whole or freshly ground before use.