12 spices for 800+ recipes
7 min read
12 herbs and spices make an look in over 800 recipes on my web site. Nothing fancy. I’m completely predictable and completely boring! However with slightly combine ‘n match, you’ll be able to have Greek tonight, Mexican tomorrow, Center Jap the night time after adopted by Indian then Italian, or any variety of my daily midweek meals!
What number of of those are already in your pantry??
Why I’m sharing my important spice checklist
A number of weeks in the past I shared slightly impromptu video on Instagram calling for assist as a result of somebody eliminated one spice jar from my alphabetically organised wall of spices, I couldn’t determine what it was and it was driving me loopy.
Aside from the reply (share your reply within the feedback under!!) the opposite takeaway was that folks had been curious what are the spices I take advantage of probably the most? So right here I’m as we speak with my 12-most-used-spices checklist which might be utilized in over 800 recipes on this web site!
12 clear winners
Simply earlier than I get to The RecipeTin Spice Listing, I simply need to notice that I’ve an unusually broad vary of herbs and spices in my pantry. I really feel given what I do, it’s justified – or at the least, that’s what I inform myself!
However there’s a transparent checklist of 12 herbs and spices that make an look again and again in my recipes. So whereas I’ve all the time had a view that folks ought to construct their spice assortment naturally primarily based on recipes they select to make relatively than take an inventory from somebody who hoards Vegemite Shapes like they’re going to be discontinued (*her coronary heart thuds in worry on the thought*), I assumed you may discover my important Spice Listing useful when you’re a little bit of a daily person of my recipes.
However simply to reiterate – I believe you’re going to be sorely dissatisfied with how pedestrian this checklist is. Nothing fashionable or cool or gourmand right here. 😂
The RecipeTin Spice Listing
Listed below are the 12 herbs and spices that make an look in over 800 recipes on this web site and probably the most used spices in my cookbook:
-
Cumin
-
Paprika (plain)
-
Coriander (floor)
-
Onion powder
-
Garlic powder
-
Oregano
-
Cayenne pepper
-
Chilli flakes / crimson pepper flakes
-
Thyme
-
Curry powder
-
Garam masala
-
Cinnamon
What I take advantage of them for
-
Cumin – In just about each single Mexican and Center Jap recipe, two of my favorite cuisines, in addition to Indian, African, Southern (American), Tex-Mex and South American dishes. Tacos to fajitas, tagine to Hen Shawarma, meat marinades to salad dressings, and Asian meals like Thai Yellow Curry and Satay Curry, cumin might be my most used spice.
-
Paprika – Most likely the 2nd most used spice! I like the heat it brings to dishes in each flavour and vibrant color. Used liberally in the identical cuisines listed above in cumin in addition to in Western dishes whether or not it’s a easy pork or fish rub, or a seasoning for potato wedges. Truly, now that I consider it, paprika could be my #1 most used spice!
-
Coriander – In case you see “cumin” listed in a recipe, there’s a excessive likelihood you’ll see coriander listed alongside it. Additionally used extensively within the cuisines listed above in addition to some iconic recipes on this web site reminiscent of selfmade (straightforward!) Pastrami, coriander positively sits in my high 5.
-
Onion powder – A lesser used spice by Australian cooks however a agency favorite within the States, this brings an earthy oniony flavour to something it’s utilized in, from on a regular basis rubs to just about all-things Mexican (particularly tacos) to Southern meals ( pork ribs!) and on a regular basis midweek meals just like the Crispy Baked Hen Legs I shared a number of weeks in the past. For these of you unfamiliar with it, I urge you so as to add it to your assortment. It’s a sport changer.
-
Garlic powder – In my world, you’re exhausting pressed to discover a savoury dish that doesn’t have each recent onion and garlic in it. And it’s the identical with the powdered variations – the place you see one, you normally see the opposite.
Like onion powder, garlic powder tastes fairly completely different to recent garlic, with a smoother extra earthy flavour. You will notice it in just about all my Mexican recipes in addition to Southern meals like Fried Hen and all issues barbecue flavoured (pork ribs, brisket, beef ribs). Additionally used within the not too long ago shared Ranch flavoured dressing within the Avocado pasta salad that you simply all liked a lot!
Onion and garlic powder – necessities for sticky BBQ sauce!
-
Oregano – Utilized in abundance in Greek, Italian and Mexican meals, all of which function closely on this web site! Featured in Greek Salad, Greek Lemon Potatoes, Greek Lamb Shoulder and Greek Chickpea Salad, to call a number of. In Mexican meals, you’ll see oregano utilized in spice mixes for a variety of dishes together with the favored Pork Carnitas in addition to Hen Tacos and Beef Enchiladas.
-
Cayenne pepper – Originating from Central American, it’s no shock that it’s used to convey spiciness to Mexican dishes! It additionally most likely probably the most generally used spice in Western cooking so as to add spiciness.
-
Chilli flakes / crimson pepper flakes – Ah, I like crimson pepper flakes! I like the little pops of warmth it brings to dishes and how one can see the crimson bits. A favorite in Italian dishes, you’ll see me use a pinch of it in lots of pasta dishes from Pasta alla Norma (Eggplant pasta) to everyone’s favorite pantry pasta, Puttanesca. I additionally used it to convey pops of warmth to Asian dishes like Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns, Chilli Hen, and Scorching and Bitter Soup, to call a number of. It’s a daily round right here!
-
Thyme – My second most used dried herb after oregano. It’s a daily in cosy meals reminiscent of Cottage Pie, Hen Pot Pie and Corn Chowder, in addition to midweek favourites reminiscent of Sausage Bake and Oven Baked Hen Rice. It’s sprinkled on Mushroom Stuffed Hen Breasts, used to season selfmade sausage patties, and flavours the broth of my hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup.
-
Curry powder – So right here’s the factor about Western curry powder: you gained’t see it in any of my genuine Indian recipes! Western curry powders (like Clives of India) lack the authenticity of true Indian cooking so I want as a substitute to make Indian curries from scratch, for the perfect outcomes.
So curry powder is mostly utilized in Western dishes however the important thing tip right here is that whereas it’s an ideal base, it wants assist from different spices to make the dish actually tasty! I can safely say there isn’t any recipe on this web site that solely makes use of curry powder for flavour. Use your curry powder for issues like old-fashioned Hen Curry, Curried Sausages and curried rice. Additionally a secret ingredient in Singapore Noodles, the background flavour for different South East Asian favourites like Ayam Goreng and Thai Coconut Noodle Soup. And, unexpectedly , French meals! Cafe de Paris, a basic flavoured butter for steak!
Right here’s a choice of recipes utilizing curry powder – see all of them right here.
-
Garam masala – Now that is the true deal! This is sort of a higher model of generic Western curry powder. It’s extra pungent and has extra advanced flavours, and options in a number of the extra “critical” genuine Indian recipes on my web site reminiscent of Rogan Josh and Samosas in addition to everyone’s favorite Butter Hen, Tikka Masala and Coconut Curry.
Listed below are a some recipes utilizing garam masala, and click on right here to see extra!
-
Cinnamon powder – Don’t simply assume baking! Sure, I do love to make use of it in candy treats, from Apple Crumble to Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, French Toast to Christmas Cake. Nevertheless it’s additionally a magic secret ingredient in Center Jap favourites reminiscent of Lamb Koftas, Hen Shawarma, Tagine (vegetable and hen), in addition to Jamaican Jerk Hen. The odor when these are cooking is insane!
Right here’s a choice of recipes utilizing cinnamon powder, or have a browse for extra right here and be amazed at what number of savoury dishes are on the checklist!
Armed – and harmful!
And there you will have it. My 12 most-used spices.
You are actually armed and able to make over 800 recipes on this web site that function the above spices! You’ll be amazed what a distinction having a well-stocked spice cabinet makes to the benefit of alternative on the subject of cooking with what you will have.
And don’t neglect – drop in your guess for the Thriller of the Lacking Spice! Are you able to resist the temptation to learn different peoples’ solutions earlier than you share your personal? NO WAY may I resist. It’s like being the solutions to an examination sitting there proper in entrance of you. In case you possess the willpower to not look, you’re a higher particular person than me. 😂 – Nagi x
Lifetime of Dozer
Picture-bomber.
