Ten Must-Have Spices for the Home Cook (2024)

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Spice lover:

Crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, and onion powder are all you friends.

Spice lover:

Crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, black pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, and onion powder are all you friends.

Basil , bay leaves , black pepper , cardamom seed powder , chervil , chile peppers , chives , cilantro , cinnamon , Vietnamese cinnamon , cloves , coriander , cumin , fennel seed , fenugreek seeds , garlic , ginger , juniper , mace , marjoram , mint , nutmeg , onion , oregano (Mediterranean) , paprika , parsley , ...

Cinnamon is an ancient spice that predates the recorded history of culinary applications of all spices. As such, it has been dubbed the “world's oldest spice”, which may be a warranted title, knowing that because it was found to be included in Egyptian embalming recipes.

The 20 commonly used herbs in the kitchen are: basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, chives, dill, tarragon, marjoram, fennel, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, sorrel, savory, bay leaf, and lemongrass. These herbs are versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes.

Black Pepper is considered the 'king of spices' and rightfully so. Unlike its perennial companion, salt, which is easily available in any nook and corner of the world, the black pepper owes its origins to Kerala – a state in South India.