The Best Spices to Have on Hand
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Whether you are re-stocking your kitchen or just setting up housekeeping - there are some spices that are essential to have on hand. The following list gives you an idea of the most important and usefull ones to keep in stock.
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1.
Salt
Salt - is it truly a spice? It doesn't matter - it is THE most used spice there is, it can be used on, or in, just about anything. It can also be used in hot water as a gargle for sore throats or sprinkled onto the burned surface of pans to help enable easier clean-up.
55 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
2.
Black Pepper
Short of salt, this is probably the most-used and most highly adaptable spice available.
48 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
3.
Garlic Powder
Garlic Powder is another excellent (almost) all-purpose spice. It lends depth to most any dish. Using this in combination with Onion Powder can make things very interesting.
42 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
4.
Onion Powder
Onion Powder is an excellent (almost) all purpose spice. It can liven up meats and soups, even vegetables.
40 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
5.
Accent
Accent is a multi-spice. When you are unsure of what spice or combination of spices to use - you can use Accent, and it will lend your food the flavor it needs.
35 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
6.
Parsley
16 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
7.
Thyme
14 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
8.
Oregano
13 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
9.
Cinnamon
12 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
10.
Ginger
11 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
11.
Chili Powder
10 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
12.
Sage
9 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
13.
Rosemarry
9 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
14.
Paprika
9 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
15.
Poppy Seed
9 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
16.
Dried Mustard
8 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
17.
Curry
7 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
18.
Ainse Seed
7 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
19.
Nutmeg
6 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
20.
Fennyl Seed
4 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
21.
Cayenne Pepper
Because it is used more in recipes than a lot of the others.
3 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
22.
Allspice
3 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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