Nutmeg, available whole or ground, is a warm, sweet, and pungent spice that adds depth to both savoury and sweet dishes. Despite its name, nutmeg is a seed rather than a tree nut and is best added toward the end of cooking to preserve its flavour. Nutmeg pairs well with creamy sauces, desserts like rice pudding, and spice blends, and is a star ingredient in eggnog.