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A Dozen Most Essential Spices:
Keeping your spice cabinet well-stocked is key to easier cooking and baking. In addition to salt and pepper, the following are spices, herbs and flavors recommended to keep on-hand:

  1. Basil
  2. Garlic Powder
  3. Minced Onion
  4. Chili Powder
  5. Ground Cinnamon
  6. Dill Weed
  7. Ground Ginger
  8. Oregano
  9. Paprika
  10. Rosemary
  11. Thyme
  12. Vanilla Extract

Personalize Your Pantry

The following spices are also recommended for your pantry if you like to prepare certain types of food. Stock these in addition to A Dozen Most Essential Spices.

Italian Cooking
  • Fennel
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Italian Seasoning
Mexican Cooking
  • Cumin
Asian Cooking
  • Curry Powder
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Sesame Seed
Baking
  • Ground Allspice
  • Ground Cardamom
  • Ground Cloves
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Poppy Seeds
Holiday Cooking & Baking
  • Whole Allspice
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Whole Cloves
  • Paprika
  • Poultry Seasoning
  • Sage
  • Summer Savory


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