Spices

• Spices huskymom Posted : 4/26/2007 3:56:52 PM What are the spices that you wouldn't be caught without? I just bought two new spiceracks with 12 jars each. I have one filled with the spices I had just in the refill bags, but before I transfer the already jarred ones I want to know if I'm missing any. LIKE 16 REPLIES 315 VIEWS LAST POST LIESJE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Ashley Posted : 4/26/2007 4:07:30 PM Salt, ground black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon pepper, paprika...that's all I can think of off the top of my head 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jjsmom06 Posted : 4/26/2007 4:08:27 PM Ok, my list is gonna be a bit long.. I have a built in spice rack in my kitchen with about 50 spices all in alphabetical.. so I am kinda spice freak but I will try to narrow my list for you![] Basil Bayleaf Bouquet Garni Curry powder Garlic powder Dill cumin thyme sesame seeds sage parsley paprika celery seeds minced onion chili powder chipotle chili powder oregano a lemon garlic pepper blend at least 2 different kinds of pepper in grinders a multipurpose seasoning like Morton's Natures seasoning I also have a lot of "blends" that I either buy or make myself and I think I will stop there…. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• lorib Posted : 4/26/2007 4:09:33 PM garlic parsley cumin cinnamon sage basil bay leaves These are my basics.  I use others off and on, but MUST have these!  FWIW, buy the new spices (as you run out) in bulk.  It is soooooooo much cheaper.  For example, the last time I bought bay leaves, I got a small bag and put about a dozen in it. The cost? Eight CENTS. A jar in the spice aisle was roughly $3.00! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• huskymom Posted : 4/26/2007 4:23:09 PM I've been buying them in bulk to save money for some time now, thus the need for new spice racks complete with empty jars. LOL I'm thinking I may need one more. I use so much garlic powder it would be a waste of time putting it in little jars. I have one big container of it. Cinnamon too. I use alot of fresh garlic too. We just love garlic and recently I discovered jarred minced garlic. What a timesaver! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• cakana Posted : 4/26/2007 4:36:17 PM We just love garlic and recently I discovered jarred minced garlic. What a timesaver!   That's definitely one of my favorites too.  I looovveeee garlic []   The other one I use most often is a blend called Italian Seasoning: MARJORAM, THYME, ROSEMARY, SAVORY, SAGE, OREGANO, AND BASIL. Lemon Pepper is also a favorite, especially for grilling.   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Ixas_girl Posted : 4/26/2007 4:51:51 PM sea salt whole cumin seeds whole nutmeg whole cloves turmeric oregano tyme rosemary dill powdered ginger chinese "5 spice" red pepper seeds for pizza cayenne 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• huskymom Posted : 4/26/2007 4:55:10 PM The other one I use most often is a blend called Italian Seasoning: MARJORAM, THYME, ROSEMARY, SAVORY, SAGE, OREGANO, AND BASIL. I never knew what was in that, but I use it alot. Mmmm and lemon pepper for grilling fish! I don't think I have any of that... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• glenmar Posted : 4/26/2007 5:09:40 PM Dried spices are rather limited in my house....I use peppercorns and fresh grind pepper, sea salt for now and then use, Natures Seasons, lemon pepper, dill weed, minced garlic and onion, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and the sticks as well, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and I think that's about it for regular use.  Then of course there are the spices that I pick up for pickling and canning once a year or so.   FRESH I have to have garlic, scallions and my ever present pots of basil (LOTS of basil) dill, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and garlic chives.  I am a fresh herb freak and I like to grow my own, so much so that I added shelves for the pots to my kitchen window. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• cakana Posted : 4/26/2007 5:26:03 PM sea salt for now and then use   Is it just me, or does it have a funny taste?  I bought some at Trader Joes and it's in a neat grinder type bottle.  I find that if I sprinkle it on something (as opposed to mixing it in to a recipe) it has almost a bitter taste. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• glenmar Posted : 4/26/2007 5:30:25 PM You use a LOT less sea salt because it's so much more potent....at least that's what I've read and what I do..... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Harleygirl Posted : 4/26/2007 5:32:16 PM ORIGINAL: glenmar FRESH I have to have garlic, scallions and my ever present pots of basil (LOTS of basil) dill, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme and garlic chives.  I am a fresh herb freak and I like to grow my own, so much so that I added shelves for the pots to my kitchen window.   Me too.  I think fresh harbs taste so much better than dried.  I also like the satisfaction of having my own whenever I need it.  Never have to worry about running out, or if the store even has the herb in stock, which can be really frustrating if they don't.    But dried spices Oregeno Thyme pepper - white and black sea salt boullion - chicken and beef I also like the blends I saw a grinder with salt and galic in it.  I thought that was really cool and I need to get one. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• alieliza Posted : 4/26/2007 7:31:23 PM I just have to chime in and say that I tried coriander seeds in a turkey chili this week, and BLECH! I did not like it at all! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• huskymom Posted : 4/26/2007 7:32:51 PM I grew mint once just cause I think its pretty and I love the smell. but I never used it. It also grows really easy but I did manage to kill it in the end. I have absolutely no green thumb. Maybe if it was right in my kitchen window and I could see it everyday... I have morning sun in that window. is that good for herbs? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jjsmom06 Posted : 4/26/2007 7:44:04 PM I just have to chime in and say that I tried coriander seeds in a turkey chili this week, and BLECH! I did not like it at all! Coriander is a tough one.. i have yet to find a recipe I really like that uses it... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login