Essential Herbs and Spices for Cooking
Explore our most essential cooking spices and herbs to keep in your pantry. These common seasonings, basic spices and dried herbs are for everyday use in the kitchen with your best recipes. This collection of pantry essentials are staples that every kitchen should have in their spice rack or kitchen cabinet. This list of most commonly used spices will help you kick start your spice collection, especially if you're moving into a new home or apartment, or need to refresh your spice collection.
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French Tarragon
French Tarragon seasoning is a staple in French cooking, especially in many classic French sauce recipes. Dried tarragon is part of the French fine...
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Achiote Paste
Achiote paste, also known as bija or bijol in Spanish, adds an authentic flavor and bright yellow color to the cuisine of Cuba, Mexico and Central ...
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Marjoram
Marjoram is of the mint family and is often confused with oregano, but by no means is it the same. Dried marjoram leaves are sweet and light in fla...
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Summer Savory
Summer Savory seasoning comes from a dried herb is an herb from the mint family. Dried summer savory is quite versatile and is commonly used to add...
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European Basil
Referred to as the “royal herb” by ancient Greeks, this summer herb is a member of the mint family. European is milder than our California and has ...
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Ground Rosemary
Ground Rosemary as a seasoning is great to use in your favorite sauces and soups, as well as savory baking recipes. When using ground rosemary powd...
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Freeze Dried Scallions
Freeze Dried Scallions are a mild & oniony addition most soup, salad & sauce recipes. Use these dried green onions in egg recipes like quic...
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Celery Seeds
Celery Seeds help add great flavor to dressings, sauces, gravies and potatoes, especially with potato salad. Their flavor of whole celery seeds is...
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Juniper Berries
Whole Juniper Berries are the main ingredient for flavoring most gin, as well as other liqueurs. Their flavor is intensely spicy with a hint of pin...
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Gumbo File Powder
Gumbo Filé Powder is used to flavor your gumbo and make it thicker when your gumbo is not thickening. Filé powder can also be used to season and th...
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