Mace like nutmeg is used to flavor cakes and other sweets, but mace is also used in many savory dishes. These include meats, sauces, curries, pickling, ketchup, and even Worcestershire sauce. Mace can be used as a nutmeg substitute in most recipes. This spice is sweeter and milder, but has a similar flavor to nutmeg. Crush or grind whole mace before use to release its essential oils, flavor, & aroma. Mace should be added at the begin of the cooking process to allow its full flavor to come out.