Of course it goes without saying that salt and pepper are total must haves when it comes to cooking but no meal would be complete without a little more in the flavor department.
These Spices Pack A Lot Of Power In Just One Little Teaspoon –
Basil: Like anise, it has a licorice like flavor. It is a leaf that is great for pesto, pastas and sandwiches!
Bay leaf:Often put into soups and stews, these leaves are sold dry. Choose those rich in green color and remove them from your soups before serving.
Cayenne pepper:Used in many cajun and Indian recipes, this sweet and spicy pepper is a foundation for a lot of hot sauces. Cayenne Pepper is often just a hotter version of red peppers.
Cilantro: Used in Caribbean, Latin American and Asian cooking, cilantro gives a very fresh and herby flavor.
Coriander Seed: Used in a lot of Mexican and Indian dishes, this seed is earthy and lemony!
Cumin:Ground from a seed, this earthy aromatic spice is used in Southwestern US, Mexican Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes.
Garlic Powder: From dried garlic cloves, this is used in dished for a sweeter and softer garlic flavor.
Paprika: You can get paprika in varying degrees of spicy depending what you like! It’ll give your food a great red color and a sweeter taste!
Thyme: Thyme can be used for just about any dish. It gives a pungent and woodsy flavor.
Have You tried Some Of These Spices Before?
If you have tell us which ones work for you and what to get when buying them. Whenever I get spices from the store typically I just buy the stuff in the jar because I always need it on hand but other people seem to think that is better fresh.
Give Us Your Suggestions & If You Have A Weird Spice Tell Us Which One!
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