Stock a Spice Cabinet

Directions

  • 1. Always keep a selection of basic savory spices on hand:
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Bay leaves
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Steak seasoning
  • 2. Stock Asian seasonings if you do any Eastern cooking:
  • Coriander
  • Star Anise
  • Cumin
  • Nutmeg
  • Mace
  • Black pepper
  • Cardamom
  • Fennel
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
  • Mustard seeds
  • 3. Keep on hand these basic spices if you like to cook standard European food:
  • Allspice
  • Dill
  • Paprika
  • Caraway
  • Marjoram
  • Rosemary
  • Oregano
  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Dried garlic
  • 4. Cook delicious, authentic Indian food with these spices:
  • Cardamom
  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Curry powder
  • Whole mustard seed
  • Clove
  • Cinnamon
  • Fenugreek
  • Saffron
  • Turmeric
  • Ginger
  • 5. Make terrific Spanish and Mexican dishes with these basic regional spices:
  • Chili pepper
  • Paprika
  • Saffron
  • Chili (such as chipotle)
  • Mexican oregano
  • 6. Find room on your spice shelf for these seasonings if you want to experiment with some Mediterranean recipes:
  • Basil
  • Dill
  • Fennel seed
  • Marjoram
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Cinnamon
  • 7. Don’t forget about stocking some basic baking spices:
  • Clove
  • Nutmeg
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger
  • Cream of tartar