Spices. . .

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steady77
steady77 Posts: 3
edited January 6 in Food and Nutrition
I'm not sure if this is discussed much, but what are some of your favorite spices?

Given that many of us are likely attempting to eat more vegetables and healthy options, spices can be an overlooked component to making foods more palatable.

I eat large amounts of turmeric and also try to include curry, nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Also, any Indian spices are a favorite of mine. For me personally, the spices I choose are based on their health benefits, though they do "spice up" much of the food I eat.

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  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,624 Member
    The ones you named, plus parsley, oregano, basil, garlic. Anything tomato basil is good, garlic, parsely, oregano on chicken is great.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    bump...hopefully to learn more:wink:
  • cakemewithyou
    cakemewithyou Posts: 132 Member
    I love LOVE LOVE paprika and lemon pepper!
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    I LOVE....

    Chili powder
    Red pepper flakes

    BUT i Prefer FRESH seasoning like..

    fresh garlic ( instead of powder )
    Fresh Basil leaves
    Fresh Cilantra

    yum!

    Love to spice it up!
  • dlg1467
    dlg1467 Posts: 68 Member
    any spice is good!
    I find that the more flavourful my food is the less I tend to eat. I seem to get full faster.
    Its seems more satisfying somehow.
    when in doubt put rooster sauce on it.
  • Natashaa1991
    Natashaa1991 Posts: 866 Member
    cinnamon
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    smoked paprika, dill, cinnamon, cumin, crushed/dried ancho chiles, and epazote.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    szechuan peppercorns
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    sriracha makes everything more palatable.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Cumin, it smells like dirty socks but I love the taste!
  • carriempls
    carriempls Posts: 326 Member
    Oh goodness, everything!

    Cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, 5-spice, nutmeg, curry, cayenne and cardamom top the list.

    For herbs I often use rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, coriander, sage, dill... Fresh when I have it, dried when I don't.

    I prefer fresh but don't always have it on hand so I use dried ginger quite a bit too.

    My spice cupboard is overflowing.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    We invest in tubs of red pepper flakes and go through several a year.
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    Oh goodness, everything!

    Cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, 5-spice, nutmeg, curry, cayenne and cardamom top the list.

    For herbs I often use rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, coriander, sage, dill... Fresh when I have it, dried when I don't.

    I prefer fresh but don't always have it on hand so I use dried ginger quite a bit too.

    My spice cupboard is overflowing.
    This...except I'm not a ginger fan for some reason.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    This...except I'm not a ginger fan for some reason.

    We call them daywalkers
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,809 Member
    McCormick perfect pinch Cajun spice

    awesome blend, great on about everything
  • TheLongRunner
    TheLongRunner Posts: 581 Member
    I am OUT of control with cinnamon. I also like pumpkin pie spice and apple pie spice (which obviously include cinnamon and other spices). I am looking for ideas of spices to add to my soups...so I'm excited about this thread :drinker:
  • tracymat
    tracymat Posts: 296 Member
    Coarse ground garlic salt with parsely goes on just about everything!!!

    Herbs de Provence
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    cumin is my favorite
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    I tend to buy Indian, Cajun and Thai spice blends, also use cinnamon and paprika.
  • AliceRabbit13
    AliceRabbit13 Posts: 138 Member
    Love love love fresh garlic!!!! So does my 5 year old - he gets mad when there isn't garlic on his chicken lol

    Curry is delish...and Frank's hot sauce. Oh Frank, if you were a real person, I'd marry you...
  • MagnaSky
    MagnaSky Posts: 93 Member
    I love cinnamon, saffron, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves. Lemon pepper and persillade mix are also among my favorites.
  • rxpolarbear
    rxpolarbear Posts: 3
    I prefer to cook with fresh herbs - a bit of rosemary thrown in with boiled chicken is awesome...and I add nutmeg to a lot of recipes. My favorite all purpose seasoning which does contain some salt is by Zender's in Frankenmuth. You can get it online.
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