We’ve all been there.
You’re creating the perfect dish but find you don’t have the right spice on hand to complete the recipe. Bust! It’s never fun to see you don’t have a needed ingredient to bring your meal to perfection.
All recipes deserve perfect seasoning.
Each time you visit the grocery store, purchase a few more spices to add to your collection, and you won’t have to absorb the cost of a full set of herbs and spices at one time — and you can slowly try different ingredients in new recipes as you amass your selection.
What Spices and Ingredients To Keep on Hand in Your Cupboard?
Every cook and chef has their favorite spices and herbs, but there are a few staples that every kitchen should always have on hand.
One of my favorite staple seasonings is onion powder, along with crushed red pepper for heat.
- Allspice
- Basil
- Bay Leaves
- Black Peppercorns
- Cardamom
- Cayenne Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cream of Tartar
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Curry Powder
- Dill Weed
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Cardamom
- Ground Ginger
- Italian Seasoning
- Kosher Salt
- Mustard Seed
- Nutmeg
- Onion Powder
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Sage
- Smoked Paprika
- Thyme
- Turmeric
- Vanilla Extract
Continuing the Culinary Journey
When the pandemic started, I had a simple selection of spices in my cupboard, but now have a whole wide array of flavorings and seasonings to choose from and use.
At the beginning of my culinary journey, it was disheartening to read a recipe and have many ingredients needed, but now my quiver has expanded, and I’m more likely to have the required spice on hand. My cupboard isn’t fully stocked yet, and I have a few spices I’m eyeing, but I’m feeling a bit more versed than I once was.
Does your family have a favorite spice or seasoning?
