What spices do you always keep on hand?

[PamE]

I'm setting up a new spice cabinet with all fresh spices from our health food store and I was wondering which "staple" spices I need to include. I'll have 21 jars in the cabinet and I can always put more above the stove. I'm drawing kind of a blank beyond basil, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, etc. :lol: Which are your favorite spices?

[angie r]

ground mustard for eggs
dill
lemon or lime pepper
garlic
greek seasoning

[AnnW]

GARLIC!!!
cumin
Tony Chatchere's

[stasee31]

Allspice, ground
Basil,
Bay Leaf,
Caraway Seed
Cardamom, ground
Celery Seed
Chervil, dried
Chili Powder
Cinnamon, ground
Cloves, ground
Coriander Leaf (Cilantro)
Coriander Seed
Cumin Seed
Curry Powder
Dill Seed
Dill Weed, dried
Fennel Seed
Fenugreek Seed
Garlic Powder
Ginger, ground
Mace, ground
Marjoram, dried
Mustard Seed,
Nutmeg, ground
Onion Powder
Oregano, ground
Paprika
Parsley Flakes
Pepper, Black, ground
Pepper, Red, ground
Pepper, White, ground
Poppy Seed
Poultry Seasoning
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Rosemary, dried
Saffron
Sage, ground
Savory, ground
Sesame Seed
Tarragon, ground
Thyme, ground
Turmeric, ground

[vea29]

Geez...how'd you do that stasee? I don't have any really except the basic one that were already mentioned....lol

[stasee31]

Geez...how'd you do that stasee? I don't have any really except the basic one that were already mentioned....lol

searched spices then copyed and pasted them all. LOL
I took a few out that I wouldnt ever use but I could of added some.

[AnnW]

hmmm...let's see the ORGINIAL question was........

Which are your favorite spices?



Geez...how'd you do that stasee? I don't have any really except the basic one that were already mentioned....lol



searched spices then copyed and pasted them all. LOL.



:newwink: :lol:

[stasee31]

I actully have them all though and I dont think I could live without them. I answered the original question so :goofy: LOL

I also have to have season salt which wasnt in there. I like having onion powder on hand too.

[AnnW]

I actully have them all though and I dont think I could live without them. I answered the original question so :goofy: LOL

I also have to have season salt which wasnt in there. I like having onion powder on hand too.


You honestly use caraway & fenugreek seeds???? WOW!! I am really impressed! I don't think I have ever cooked with either one and not sure what fenugreek seed is!


Pam, I buy alot of the Polanar brand spices. They aren't dried. They are fresh set in a tiny bit of olive oil. You have to refridgerate them once they are open, but they last. I find mine in the produce section. They have garlic (I buy the big jar of that), basil, thyme and oregano.

[MaryL]

basil
oregano
garlic powder
cinnamon
nutmeg
all spice
chili powder
onion powder
paprika

those are the ones I always have on hand.

[stasee31]

You honestly use caraway & fenugreek seeds???? WOW!! I am really impressed! I don't think I have ever cooked with either one and not sure what fenugreek seed is!


Pam, I buy alot of the Polanar brand spices. They aren't dried. They are fresh set in a tiny bit of olive oil. You have to refridgerate them once they are open, but they last. I find mine in the produce section. They have garlic (I buy the big jar of that), basil, thyme and oregano.

Not a lot but yes. fenugreek is used in curry powder and its great on vegtables.

[AnnW]

Not a lot but yes. fenugreek is used in curry powder and its great on vegtables.

wow. didn't know that. may have to try it.

[Cathy]

From a non-cook:

As many kinds of pepper as I see in the store (I have white, seasoned, whole black, crushed black, lemon, red crushed, and two kinds of pepper-based grill rubs. Okay, I like pepper! LOL)

garlic powder (though my dd prefers whole or chopped in a jar)
cinnamon
sage
thyme
parsley
cinnamon
nutmeg
ground ginger
caraway seeds (Irish Soda Bread--once a year!)
chili powder
oregano
basil
bay leaves

That's off the top of my head. I'll bet there are a few more in there.......LOL

[Melody]

Cinnamon. It's good with brown sugar on toast. :goofy:

Really, the only one I don't think I could do without is salt. And pepper. Many I do love but they are at the top. I use Italian seasoning a lot. Same as parsley, I use it dried because I hate chopping it fresh. lol Lemon pepper. Guess everything has been mentioned. I have stuff I never use but have to have them, just in case. Go figure.

[PamE]

8o Okay, now I need to ask what these spices are used for! :lol: I did get a great list from you all though, thanks! I'll do a google search and print out what spices are used for and then try them out a few at a time. Wow... I can feel my horizons expanding already! :lol:

[JAK]

I have been trying out new seasonings lately. I used to just use onion powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Now I use the following on a regular basis:
Basil
Cinnamon
Dill
Garlic
Mustard Seed
Oregano
Paprika
Black Pepper
Rosemary
Thyme
Seasoned Salt
Italian Seasoning

[stasee31]

wow. didn't know that. may have to try it.

Just keep in mind a little goes a long way!!! It can over power if ya use too much. I have used too much and had to throw it out. LOL.