You've got a nice rack!

Heatherybit
Heatherybit Posts: 91 Member
Spice rack that is...
I was complimented on my spice rack today and looking through the various things from your standard go to easy Mrs. Dash to home made Curry concoctions to even various Korean Style rubs..I realized since I've started eating better, expanding my food horizon, I've gained quite an extension spice collection.

What are your favorites? And are there any amazing mixes and marinades you've made yourself?
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  • geishastitches
    geishastitches Posts: 8 Member
    I love LOVE dill seasoning. Poppy and fennel seeds are also favs of mine. I put poppy seeds to my salads to give it a little spice kick. Fennel, I do the same and it's great on homemade pizza.
  • geek23ka
    geek23ka Posts: 38 Member
    sage, thyme and rosemary for chicken breasts.makes plain chicken breasts pretty darn yummy.

    masala curry for just about anything. mixed veggies, omelettes, chicken breasts.

    green chilis topped on just about everything, too. i live in NM, which is the green chili capital of the world. there is even green chili honey here.
  • Shovelita
    Shovelita Posts: 21 Member
    Tajin powder is my new best bud.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Tajin powder is my new best bud.

    Wow I need some of that. Wonder if I can get it in Australia. I have an amazing spice draw but then I use to cook for a living and have to try everything.
  • cwoyto123
    cwoyto123 Posts: 308
    Thank you, I take pride in my rack.
  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    Cayenne pepper is my new love
  • elsie0o0
    elsie0o0 Posts: 59 Member
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    Super basic, but I love fresh pepper and sea salt.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Do share your Korean rubs!
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    White pepper... especially on roasted chicken.
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    Zaatar is amazing, especially zaatar crusted chicken.

    I also love rosemary and thyme
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    I don;t really like herbs. Spice wise, anything the makes the curry HOT
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    I saw it on the board here and it was brown sugar, chili powder and cayenne. I use this for a rub on chicken, grill it and so good.
  • PinkyFett
    PinkyFett Posts: 842 Member
    Thank you, I take pride in my rack.

    I was just thinking the same. i love my rack!
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    I make my own lemon garlic marinade with crushed red pepper... fantastic on chicken and pork.
    I also make my own chili seasoning and taco seasoning.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    For all kinds of meat rubs... Check out Amazingribs.com
  • DeltaZero
    DeltaZero Posts: 1,197 Member
    I love nice racks. Especially those ones that are rubbed on meat..
  • dlionsmane
    dlionsmane Posts: 674 Member
    Yes! I planted an herb garden last weekend! I have always been a standard garlic, pepper, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme girl (And yes, every time, I sing that!)

    And now I use more curry, marjoram, chives, dill and chili pepper or cayenne.

    I also use more apple cider vinegar and orange juice for marinades/dressings
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I've been using the heck out of Trader Joe's South African Smoke. I've never gone through a spice as fast as I did that one.
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    IN for dry rubbing my meat

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    seasoned salt
    garlic powder
    onion powder
    sweet paprika
    smoked paprika
    chili powder
    celery salt
    black pepper
    sage
    cumin
    cayenne
    allspice
    cloves
    mace
  • La_Malfaisante
    La_Malfaisante Posts: 1,509 Member
    I love my rack
  • tlcarolinagirl
    tlcarolinagirl Posts: 1,700 Member
    I love my rack, too. I use Italian Seasoning and Season All on just about everything. Oh and garlic powder. mmmmm
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    I don't have a rack.

    But I put Lawry's garlic salt on just about everything.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I don't have a spice rack. I have a spice cabinet. An entire cabinet dedicated to spices.

    I think my favorite is dried parsley. I use it in everything and when I don't have it, I can taste the difference.
  • George_Baileys_Ghost
    George_Baileys_Ghost Posts: 1,524 Member
    I don't have a rack.

    But I put Lawry's garlic salt on just about everything.

    everything?
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  • mojohowitz
    mojohowitz Posts: 900 Member
    You had me at "Korean style rubs."
  • tinkbaby101
    tinkbaby101 Posts: 180 Member
    Cumin and smoked paprika are some of my favorites. We also have a family member who makes these amazing spice mixes, with no salt added. There's a chipotle mix that completely changed my relationship with corn on the cob. :bigsmile:
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    I Love Italian, Greek and French cooking.. so staples in my kitchen are mustards, basil, oregano, garlic...Black Pepper... and salt... I think at the moment I have about 6-7 different types of salt...
  • Heatherybit
    Heatherybit Posts: 91 Member
    For my easy Korean Style rub (again style because rather than traditional marinades I made it into a rub)

    1-2 Tablespoon of garlic powder
    1-2 Tablespoons of light soy sauce (depends on how much you are doing)
    3-4 Stalks of green onions finely chopped (and I mean very finely chopped- food processor would be good too-and if i can I try to squeeze out any liquid)
    1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
    2 Tablespoon of Korean hot fine pepper (I like it hot)
    1 Tablespoon of onion powder (I use the powder to keep the rub from becoming a marinade)
    2 teaspoons of sesame oil
    2 dashes of ginger powder (again powder to keep it from get too wet)
    2 teaspoons of rice wine vinegar
    Mixed together and rub on. After the roast or whatever you have finished cooking I like to lightly sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds for both the look and a little more punch of flavor.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I still have a spice rack, but I don't keep it stocked anymore. I buy my spices in the bulk section. I only buy the spices I am going to need in the next two weeks or so. That way they are much fresher.

    The only spices I keep in any quantity are the ones in my homeade BBQ Rub.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    You had me at "Korean style rubs."

    Well played Sir, well played