For this week’s Works for Me Wednesday post, I thought I’d share one of my best secrets for great tasting foods… Herbs and spices!
That may seem a bit obvious, but I’m often surprised by how little some of my friends and family use herbs and spices in their cooking. Even when they do use a dried herb or a spice to flavor their food, they use so little of it that it hardly makes a difference (granted, there are some flavors where a little goes a long way, and I realize that!).
When people prepare under-seasoned food, I don’t think it’s because they have poor taste or because they can’t cook… Instead, I think they are just afraid. They aren’t sure which spices to use and how much to add, so their err on the side of caution. I’ve been there, and I get that.
So, today I thought I’d share a few of my favorite herbs and seasonings along with the foods that they pair well with… The best way to learn to use herbs and spices in your cooking is to just jump right in there and give them a try!
Basil
The flavor of basil reminds me of summer, and I especially love the flavor of dried basil in tomato-based soups and sauces. I usually add about 1/2 – 1 teaspoon to the onions and garlic when I am making pizza sauce and marinara sauce.
Cardamom
Cardamom has a floral flavor that goes well with both sweet and savory flavors. I particularly like it in sweet dishes paired with chocolate, espresso, cinnamon, or fruits. This is one of the spices where a little bit goes a long way, so I typically only use 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon.
Chili Powder
I love Mexican food, so I use chili powder quite a bit. There are lots of different varieties of chili powder, some spicier than others. Ancho chili powder tends to have a smokey, yet sweet flavor to it, and doesn’t pack a lot of heat. Chipotle chili powder is also smokey, but tends to be a lot spicier. You will often find blends that feature a variety of chiles. I use it to flavor sauces for enchiladas, season meat for tacos, and mix it with other flavors for a great spicy dry rub for grilling. Based on your taste and the heat of your chili powder, you can use anywhere from 1/2 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon in a dish.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is another spice that I love in both sweet and savory dishes. It pairs well with fruit (everyone loves apples and cinnamon), chocolate (think Mexican hot chocolate), and fall favorites like pumpkin and butternut squash. I also think it works well in some dry rubs for meat, such as pork and beef. Most recipes will use about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Cumin
Cumin is another one of my favorites for Mexican cooking. It has a warm, earthy (and sometimes slightly smokey) flavor that adds depth to dishes. I often pair it with chili powder in my favorite Mexican dishes using about 1 teaspoon or so.
Dill Weed
Dill is another spice that often reminds me of summer, partly because I grow fresh dill in my garden and partly because a lot of my favorite summer foods contain dill. I most often use dill in salad dressings, dips, and salads. It’s especially good mixed into egg salad and potato salad. I usually use about 1/2 teaspoon of dill in a dish, but it also works well as a garnish sprinkled on top of a salad or dressing.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is great paired with cinnamon in sweet recipes like cookies, pies, and cakes. I also love to add a bit of nutmeg to white sauces and even mashed potatoes. Nutmeg is another spice where a little bit goes a long way. When I’m baking, I will often add 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon to a batch of cookies or a pie filling. When I use it in a savory sauce, I add just a pinch (or grate just a small amount when I have whole nutmeg on hand).
Smoked Paprika
Smoked paprika is one of my favorite spices. I especially love to use it in the winter for savory, comforting dishes. It adds a wonderful smokey flavor to dishes, so I find it especially great in chili. It also works well in homemade barbeque sauces and dry rubs. I will often add up to a tablespoon of smoked paprika to a big batch of chili.
Thyme
Thyme is another herb that I love in Italian dishes, and I often pair it with basil. I add about 1/2 teaspoon to my marinara and pizza sauces. I think it also pairs well in creamy and cheesy dishes, so I will often add some thyme to my macaroni and cheese and gratins – typically about 1/2 teaspoon.
Spices Inc. Giveaway!
Spices Inc. sent me a care package of 10 spices chosen specifically for me based on the recipes that I share here on my blog (including many of the spices I mentioned above). They are excellent quality spices (many organic) that add great flavor to my dishes. I especially love their collection of whole spices, organic spices, and salt free seasonings. In addition to loving their great products, I am also impressed by their dedication to help fight hunger. They donate 1% of their sales (that’s right, sales, not profits) to Feeding America.
You don’t have to just take my word for it, though… Spices Inc. has generously agreed to give one of you the chance to try out their spices, as well. They’d love to learn more about your favorite spices, so they are giving you the opportunity to create your own collection of spices from the selection on their website.
One lucky winner will not only receive their customized gift set of spices, but the spice set will be added to their website so that your friends and family can also purchase your customized set of spices!
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment here including the following information…
- Choose any 10 spices, herbs, seasonings, chiles or extracts from the Spices Inc. site.
- Select a creative name for your spice set
- Provide a sentence or two on why you picked the selection you did… Are they family favorites? Your favorite baking spices? Maybe a great collection for summer grilling?
To enter the giveaway, please be sure to leave a comment by next Friday, February 18th at 10:00pm EST.
Once all of the comments are in, the reader with the most creative blend of spices will be selected as the winner, and will receive their customized gift set. As I mentioned above, the set will also be added to the Spices Inc. site as a special limited edition spice set!
My Kitchen Addiction Product Review Policy and Disclosure– I received this product (custom spice set from Spices Inc.) at no cost from the manufacturer (or a representative PR firm) for the purpose of testing and reviewing the product. Unless otherwise specified, I do not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about products. I only review products that I have personally tested and used in my kitchen/home, and all opinions expressed are my own.
1) My spices would be…
+ Organic Saigon Cinnamon Sticks
+ Bourbon Vanilla Beans
+ Star Anise
+ Organic Garam Masala
+ Curry Powder Hot Heat
+ Chipotle Flakes
+ Organic Yellow Mustard Seed Powder
+ Salt-Free Taco Seasoning
+ Salt-Free Garlic Herb Seasoning
+ Salt-Free Adobo Seaoning
2) I would call this set “Sweetly Spicy”.
3) I chose most of these because I use many of these already in my kitchen, or they are items I’ve wanted to use for years but haven’t (such as vanilla beans and whole cinnamon sticks). But most importnatly, I was happy to see so many salt-free varieties on Spices Inc. of things I frequently use! I’ve lost about 37 pounds and I’m continuing to live healthy, so to have a salt-free taco seasoning, salt-free garlic/herb seasoning, and especially salt-free adobo is so exciting to me. My mother is Puerto Rican so she and my entire maternal side of the family cooks with store-bought adobo all the time. I stopped using it in my own kitchen because of the high sodium content… but if I can get it without salt like on Spices Inc. I will be the happiest girl around!
As you, I love spices and herbs.
Cardamom è so magic during the Xmas period. Cumin and coriandor are great to give a different flavour event to daily recipes. Recently, I’ve discovered harissa: I’m in love with it.
Please, don’t count me for your wonderful giveaway. I’m from Italy.
Chocolate & Carrots Baking Essentials
1. Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon
2. Organic Vanilla Beans
3. Organic Cocoa Powder
4. Vanilla Extract
5. Organic Flax Seed
6. Organic Ground Cloves
7. Ground Nutmeg
8. Organic Ground Allspice
9. Course Sea Salt
10. Cardamom Seed Powder
All of these spices are essential in the baking that I do for Chocolate & Carrots.
Thank you so much for the giveaway! :-D
Jen’s Blend: Organic Saigon Cinnamon, Saffron, Bourbon Vanilla Beans, White Cheddar Cheese Powder, Chipotle Powder, Adobo Seasoning, Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, Organic Rosemary, Organic Thyme and Ground Cumin.
My list doesnt really follow 1 theme – the cinnamon and vanilla beans are because I love to bake and use these spices most frequently. We love to grill so the adobo and jerk seasoning blends would be great for quick summer meals. Rosemary and Thyme are my favorite herbs and I love chili powders and use cumin in all kinds of dishes. The saffron is on the list because I’ve always wanted to try paella after visiting Spain and finally the white cheddar because I thought it sounded like a great popcorn topping.
My spice mix would be called “Spice of Life”
1. Cardamom pods
2. Mace
3. Whole cloves
4. Garam masala
5. Lemongrass
6. Pink peppercorns
7. Saffron
8. Ras El Hanout
9. Grains of Paradise
10. Pacific Smoked Sea Salt
I think that spices are what make food unique and exciting–both in taste and color–and I love introducing my friends and family to them! These are all new spices I’ve tried recently or want to try in the near future.
Where There’s Smoke…There’s Fire!
Smoked Paprika
Manzanillo Mexican Rub
Texas Smoked Turkey Rub
Chili Powder-New Mexico
Chipotle Powder
Dried Habanero Chili
Habanero Flakes
Adobo Lime Rub
Smoky Citrus Salt
White Pepper Blend
I chose these spices/herbs because they have a Bite! What’s life without a little SPICE?
My spices mixture would be called “Around the World and Back” it would consist of:
Chili Powder
Cumin
Basil
Oregeno
Jamican Jerk
Paprika
Creole
Baharat
Chinese 5 spice
and Curry, Madras
These are items we use quite often or would like to start using as we try to diversify our the cooking to other types of cusine in our house.
My spices would be:
– cardamom pods
– anise seed
– Tahitian vanilla beans
– coriander seed powder
– garam masala
– fleur de sel
– ras el hanout
– saffron
– sel gris
– madras curry
I would call this mix Sugar and Spice because it is a unique mix of exotic baking spices and essentials for Indian and Moroccan curries- the three types of cooking I do the most!
1)
Habanero Flakes
Chipotle Powder
Cayenne Pepper Hot Heat
Smoked Paprika (Sweet)
Organic Cocoa Powder
Sweet Basil
Mexican Oregano
Pacific Sea Smoked Sea Salt
Ground Black Pepper Medium Grind
Hill Country Chili Powder
2) I’d call it the Perfect Chili Seasoning Mix
3) I use the boring equivalents of these spices in my chili. I would looooove to try these, they look so tasty. There are so many other things I’d love to try on that site :)
1. Chipotle Powder
2. Apple Pie Spice
3. Blackened Seasoning
4. Cilantro
5. Garam Masala
6. Lemon White Pepper
7. Spanish Paprika
8. Saffron
9. Tarragon Leaf
10. Tandoori Spice
I would call this “Jia’s Sweet and Spicy Rack”
Our house is always a mixture of culture and cuisine. We were both raised with that good home cooking, southern mostly . . . but fell in love with exotic and fine dining that included saffron infused spanish dishes, chipotle rubbed grilled Mexican food, Jamaican jerk chicken, and almost anything from India.
“Colorful Palate: A rainbow of spices and seasonings.”
1. Himalayan pink salt
2. Sweet smoked paprika
3. Chinese Five Spice
4. Maharajah Curry
5. Yellow Mustard Seed Powder
6. Adobo Lime Rub
7. Mediterranean oregano
8. Chervil
9. Grade A1 Poppy Seed
10. Bourbon Vanilla Beans
I chose the Colorful Palate because it represents the sweet spiciness and beautiful presentation that I want my dishes to have. I love Mediterranean and Asian creations, and this selection would be just the thing to make them shine! Mix in the pink salt, poppy seeds, and vanilla for my addiction to baking, and this list is an answer to my prayers.
My Baking Loves
1. Organic Cassia Cinnamon Sticks
2. Cinnamon Chips
3. Organic Saigon Cinnamon Powder
4. Tahitian Vanilla Beans
5. Vanilla Flavor
6. Cocoa Powder
7. Cream of Tartar
8. Vanilla Extract
9. Ground cloves
10. Ground allspice
I am ALWAYS baking and these spices are ones that you always need when baking so why not making a wonderful set of them! I’ve never worked with cinnamon chips either and would love to
Quickly Tasty
1. Smoked paprika
2. Sel gris
3. Tellicherry peppercorns
4. Thyme leaves
5. Dill weed
6. Ancho powder
7. Mediterranean oregano
8. Zahtar
9. Salt-free adobo seasoning
10. Ras El Hanout
A list of things that we use frequently in my household’s cooking. Aside from the seasoning mixes, one might almost take any 2 of these (+ a little salt or citrus) and make most foods taste really good, and more exciting. Add some heat, maybe some sort of fat, and a little garlic and/or onion, and it does not get much tastier, or much more easily.
Wonderful giveaway! I’d name my set “Elegant Baking:”
Cardamom Seed Powder
Crystalized Ginger
Dried Rose Petals
Fleur de Sel
Himalayan Pink Salt
Organic Cacao Nibs
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon
Organic Cocoa Powder
Organic Lavender
Organic Vanilla Beans
These are the spices I turn to when I wish to bake something lovely and elegant, usually for a special occasion!
My spices would be:
-Black and White Peppercorns (Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy)
-Thyme leaf (Anne Elliot)
-Tarragon (Marianne Dashwood)
-Summer Savory (Elizabeth Bennett)
-Rosemary (Fanny Price)
-Nutmeg (Edmund Bertram)
-Dried Rose Petals (Jane Bennett)
-Caraway Seeds (Emma Woodhouse)
-Allspice Berries (Edward Ferrars)
-Sel Gris (Elinor Dashwood)
I would call this set the “Jane Austen Set.”
The women show sensibility and romantic tendencies, and the men, while somewhat rigid, provide a lot of spice! My personal favorites are Mr. Darcy, represented by the Black and White Peppercorns, and Elizabeth Bennett, represented by Summer Savory.
1) Organic Onion Powder
2) Organic Ginger Powder
3) Organic Garlic Salt
4) Organic Saigon Cinnamon
5) Organic Chili Power
6) Organic Cayenne Pepper
7) Organic Thyme Leaf
8 ) Organic Parsley
9) Organic Rosemary Leaf
10) Sichuan Peppercorns
Life of Spice Mix
Spices have always been important in my cooking and this group of spices is perfect for college life and reminds me home-cooking.
My spices would be:
1) Tahitian Vanilla Beans
2) Saigon Cinnamon
3) Whole Nutmeg
4) Ginger Root Powder
5) Pumpkin Pie Spice
6) Allspice
7) Cream of Tartar
8 ) Ground Gloves
9) Orange Zest
10)Lemon Peel
I would call it “Holiday Baking” because those are the spices needed to make my favorite holiday treats: pumpkin pie, gingerbread, snickerdoodles, and many many more.
I’ve picked Sweet Basil, Fennel seeds,sage, oregano, cumin,cardamom pods, paprika, salt free pizza and Italian seasoning. I would call it Jan’s special spice rack. I picked the first 8 because they are the ones I love and use most and the last 2 because my husband tries very hard to cut down on his sodium intake and those 2 are included in the recipes he loves most
Hello! I would call this “Passage through Eurasia”. I would love to try and make more foods from India and South Asia—these spices would be great for them!
1. Curry Powder (Hot)
2. Maharajah Style Curry Powder
3. Garam Masala
4. Madras Curry
5. Organic Saigon Cinnamon
6. Organic Saigon Cinnamon Sticks
7. Ras El Hanout
8. Spanish Saffron
9. Tahitian Vanilla Beans
10. Tandoori Spice
1) Organic cacao nibs
2) Organic cardamom pods
3) Deep south dry rub
4) Berbere
5) Piri piri
6) Zaatar
7) Hawaij
8) Lime pepper
9) Espresso rub
10) Smoky citrus salt
“Experiment: Delicious!”
I haven’t used any of these in my cooking/baking, and I think that they would all be scrumptious. :) And food is all about creating and enjoying, right?
The spices I would pick are:
Spice to Life
1. garam masala
2. tyme
3. garlic powder
4. celery salt
5. italian seasoning
6. onion powder
7. rosemary
8. smoked paprika
9. vanilla beans (bourbon)
10. marjoram
I picked these because these are some of my most commonly used spices when I cook.
“mulling over china”
1) allspice berries
2) whole star anise
3) organic black peppercorns, tellicherry
4) nutmeg
5) whole juniper berries
6) cassia cinnamon sticks
7) ginger root powder
8) orange zest
9) organic cacao nibs
10) dried ancho chilies
These are my favorite ingredients for both mulled wine, and most Chinese dishes ( diy 10 spice mix is way better than 5 spice ). I “crock pot” a bottle of the red wine with a little bit of everything on that list for a spicy warm treat in the winter, or grind them up and make general tso’ tofu or beef stir fry. mmmm!
“Not So Everyday” Spice Mix
1. Buffalo Wing Rub
2. Cheddar Cheese Powder
3. Garam Masala
4. Hawaiian Black Salt
5. Organic Cacao Nibs
6. Organic Herbs de Provence
7. Peppercorns, Pink
8. Gourmet Peppercorn Mixer
9. Habanero Powder
10. Curry Powder, Medium
My mix is called “Not So Everyday” because they can be incorporated into weeknight cooking to elevate it from ho-hum to extraordinary. :)
1. Saffron–I have been in love with this expensive but so wonderful fragrent spice since traveling in Morocco 7 years ago.
2. Curry — b/c I love it
3. Sweet Basil — my favorite spice
4. Marjoram — just so lovely in soup
5. Bay Leaves — b/c my mom taught me that you kiss the cook if you get the bay leaf
6. Cinnamon Powder — for making granny’s apple cake
7&8. Oregano & Ground Cloves– B/ I love italian food
9. Paprika — for delicious deviled eggs
10. Rosemary — smells so good
My (not-so) creative name would be Callie’s Cubbard
What an awesome giveaway!
My spice collection:
All American Dry Rub
Texas Chicken Rub
Deep South Dry Rub
Pork Stank
Salt-Free Steak Rub
Apple Pie Spice
Cacao Nibs
Saigon Cinnamon
Espresso Rub
Smoky Citrus Salt
I would call my collection “His and Hers.”
Can you tell which are for “him” and which are for “her?” My boyfriend and I spend many Friday nights and Saturday grilling and hanging out in the kitchen. This is a perfect mix of us both.
“Salt Sucks”
– Adobo Seasoning
– Chinese Five Spice
– Moroccan Vegetable Rub
– Lime Pepper
– Salt Free Thai Spice
– Sweet Curry
– Organic Herbs de Provence
– Organic Garam Masala
– Apple Pie Spice
– Pumpkin Pie Spice
I chose spices and seasonings that would help me reduce the sodium in the meals I serve my family, without losing out on exotic and unfamiliar dishes!
Smoke on the Water
Berbere Spice
Baharat
Spanish Paprika
Hungarian Paprika
Madras Curry
Guajillo Chile
Saigon Cinnamon
Zahtar
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Pacific Sea Smoked Sea Salt
I’m a sucker for paprika, for its deep and complex flavors and that hint of smoke. I picked other spices and mixes that seemed to compliment paprika’s luscious undertones and bring individual regional perspectives towards the idea of heat, without going overboard. And to complete our tour, a beautifully smoked sea salt that makes me drool just looking at it.
Curry Powder Hot Heat
Smoky Citrus Salt
garam masala
Organic cardamom pods
Maharajah Style Curry Powder
Dried Habanero Chili
Chinese 5 spice
Himalayan Pink Salt
Madras Curry
Zahtar
New Adventure blend!
I chose these spices/blends because they sound delicious AND I have never tried any of them before. I love experimenting!
My spice set is called: Hot, Exotic, Smoky, and Sweet
Ghost Chiles
Paprika, Spanish
Saigon Cinnamon
Astafetida Powder
Black Cardamom Whole
Pacific Sea Smoked Sea Salt
Garam Masala
Coriander
Cumin
Oregano, Mexican
With this blend of spices you can make all sorts of exotic dishes from Tex-Mex to Indian curries.
Great giveaway :)
1) My spices would be…
+ Habanero Flakes
+ Garam Msala
+ Thai Spice
+ Saffron
+ Celery Seeds
+ Chili con carne
+ Salt free Thai Spice
+ Smoked Paprika
+ Sichuan Peppercorns
+ Ginger Root Powder
2)The name of the set would be “BOLD”
3)I love to turn any dish into a Bold One with spices. Think outside the salt!!
Vietnamese cinnamon, vanilla beans, creole seasoning, Jamaican jerk seasoning, berbere, lemongrass, star anise, saffron, herbs de provence, nutmeg.
Travel the world by flavor. I love to travel and I dream of visiting all of the places these herbs and spices come from. But, I always want to end up at home, in the nutmeg state!
Name: Jana’s Essential Spice Rack (not too creative, I know, but completely true!)
Spices
*Cinnamon
*Chipotle Powder
*Nutmeg
*Cardamom
*Vanilla Extract
*Curry Powder
*Cayenne (Hot)
*Rosemary
*Oregano
*Chili Powder
I chose my favorite spices, the ones I use all the time and can always use more of.
1. My spices would be:
Bay Leaf
Black & White Peppercorn Blend
Bourbon Vanilla Beans
Dry Mustard Powder
Espresso Rub
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Mediterranean Cyprus Flake Salt
Italian Seasoning
Lemon Peel
Whole Nutmeg
2. ElleBelle’s Home Cooking Starter Set
3. I love to cook and these are the spices that I use most frequently. I think the set would be a great set for someone just starting out, not sure what they will need/use.
organic when available:
1. chinese five spice
2. curry powder
3. black sesame seed
4. ginger root powder
5. szechuan peppercorns
6. ground jamaican cloves
7. vanilla extract
8. mace
9. jamaican allspice
10. cinnamon chips
i call this set “eastern entree, western dessert”. i usually prepare a traditional korean meal at home using many of the spices #1-#5, and also love to bake western cupcakes and cookies using spices #6-#10.
My ten spices would be:
Fleur de Sel
Berbere
Ras al Hanout
Garam Masala
Baharat
Saffron
Chinese Five Spice
Tahitian Vanilla Beans
Lemongrass
Spanish Paprika
I call this the Fledgling Foodie Spice Collection! Many of the delicious recipes I find on the net call for these spices but I can’t find them in my town. They seem like great exotic additions to any fledgling foodie’s spice rack.
My list would include:
1. Fennel Pollen
2. Zaatar
3. Adobo
4. China 5 spice
5. Tandori spice
6. Ras el hanout
7. Cacao Nibs
8. Harissa
9. Organic Herbs de Provence
10. Organic Peppermint
We are always trying new recipes and these are some of the ingredients that are missing from our spice drawer.
I love your site. Should I win I would choose:
1. Tahitian Vanilla Beans
2. Organic Chipotle powder
3. Blackened Seasoning
4. Chipotle honey rub
5. Dreid Ancho Chilies
6. Dried Anahemin Chilies
7. Saffron
8. Smoked Sweet paprika
9. Vanilla Extract
10. South Australian Flake Salt
Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Almond Extract
Black and White Peppercorn
Pink Peppercorn
Cinnamon Chips
Cardmom Pods
Lemon Peel
Organic Yellow Mustard Seed
Organic Lavendar
Poppy Seed Dutch Blue
This collection is titled “We’re All Mad Here”. These are flavors you would expect to find at the Mad Tea Party or in the Duchess’s kitchen when you venture to Wonderland.
YUM! What fun!
Ground Cumin
Manzanillo Mexican Seasoning
Dried Ancho Chiles
Salt Free Adobo Seasoning
Smoked Paprika (Sweet)
Moroccan Vegetable Rub
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon
Cardamom Black Whole
Bourbon Vanilla Beans
Organic Cocoa Powder
I’m calling my set “That Sweet Sister is Spicy!” It is an homage to Sister Valencia, the missionary that used to visit us. She was from Mexico and would make the SPICIEST foods but she would also bring the most delectable baked goods! It was my first taste of spicy food, since we were a midwestern meat and potatoes family. She was a fun lady!
My collection!
A Taste of the World
1. Zatar
2. Salt-free chili powder
3. Madras Curry
4. Salt-free cajun
5. Gourmet peppercorn mixer
6. Burger Blast
7. Pumpkin pie spice
8. Moroccan chicken spice rub
9. Moroccan veggie rub
10. All American dry rub
I call this spice set: Bake-a-Q
It combines both the flavors of baking spices and BBQ spices that everyone loves!
Bake-a-Q
The Bake:
1. Organic Cocoa Powder
2. Tahitian Vanilla Bean
3. Vanilla Extract
4. Nutmeg (whole)
5. Fleur de Sel
The Q:
6. Chipotle Pepper
7. Sweet Spanish Paprika
8. Prime Rib Rub
9. Cajun Rub Hot Heat
10. Spanish Saffron
Excellent post! If I had to go back five years I would have been in the same boat as the people you mentioned… afraid to use spices, or not use enough. I’ve finally learned which ones pair well together and have more spices than the law should allow.
The I Want To Be A Fancier Cook Collection (except, the burger blast, I love the idea!)
Fleur de Sel
Creole Seasoning
Crystalized Ginger
Mediterranean Cyprus Flake Salt
Honey Chipotle
Chinese 5 Spice
Lemon Pepper
Herbs de Provence
Allspice
Burger Blast
I would love to try out new spices and new salts that sound so so so good! I love different things so trying out new recipes would be so awesome!
I would choose 10 different organic spices and would call the mix “Farm Fares” as we’ve recently moved out to my family farm and purchased a flock of dairy sheep. We plan to make and sell organic sheep’s milk cheeses this summer. Can’t wait!
-Organic coriander
-Organic Saigon cinnamon sticks
-Organic tumeric powder
-Organic bay leaves
-Organic cumin
-Organic curry powder
-Organic paprika
-Organic red pepper flakes
-Organic mustard seed powder
-Saffron (even though its not organic!)
I have chosen this group of 10 based on what we use most on our farm and items that we most likely be able to grow or produce ourselves. Saffron is included because its something I’ve never used before (mostly due to the cost) but would really love to try!
Love this…would call it Cooking 101 Spices
Sweet Basil, Sweet Chili Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Ground Cloves, Granulated Garlic, Onion Powder, Oregano, Cracked Black Pepper, Rosemary, Vanilla Extract
This is fun! You guys are doing an excellent job! Some of these selections have made me laugh out loud and some have made me smile.
Thanks for all the thought that has gone in to these it really shows through.
My spice collection would be called “From cake to steak”:
Tahitian vanilla beans
Allspice
Cream of tartar
Salt free cajun seasoning
Sichuan peppercorns
Blackened seasoning
Dutch blue poppyseeds
Star anise powder
Celery seed
Arrowroot powder
This list is a combination of things that I need to continue stocking my new kitchen and things that I have been wanting to buy recently. These are all things I’ve been hoping to add to my kitchen so I can get started on that ever-growing list of new recipes to try!
All purpose rub – perfect for grilling and roasting!
Coriander
Cinnamon
Curry
Black pepper
Hungarian sweet paprika
Hot paprika
Chili powder
Thyme
Garam masala
Cumin
My spice set is called “Fireworks!”
– Vanilla Extract
– Organic Ceylon Cinnamon
– Citrus Zest
– Organic Granulated Garlic
– Fleur de Sel
– Organic Cocoa Powder
– Greek Seasoning
– Ghost Chile
– Italian Seasoning
– Hawaiian Black Salt
I chose these because they are either spices I’ve always wanted to try or spices I use regularly when cooking and baking (:
Thanks!