It’s no secret that herbs and spices as well as seasonings are crucial components of every recipe; without them, our foods would be bland and flavorless, lacking that additional kick of heat, sweetness, or depth of flavor. However, with a seemingly endless variety of dried ingredients adorning every grocery store spice aisle, deciding which spices to stock up on and which to leave behind may be daunting.
There are a few spices, seasonings, and herbs to have on hand for every meal you’ll create in the future, whether you’re just getting started cooking or clearing out your overloaded spice cabinet to get down to the fundamentals. Here’s a list of must-have spices for your spice racks, ranging from dried herbs to spice mixes to basic seasonings.
What are the essentials in terms of the herbs and spices world?
All spices and dried herbs should be kept in a cold, dark area as a general rule. To make cooking easier, many individuals keep spices near or above their stoves. The heat from the burner and oven, on the other hand, might harm the spices and reduce their effectiveness. Furthermore, most dried herbs and spices lose their strength after 6 months, but they’re still good to use; just keep that in mind when cooking and adjust seasoning (add more) as needed.
It’s Delish Pickling Spice
Pickling spice and seasoning in an old-fashioned way. Stock up on bread, butter, tomatoes, peppers, eggs, and onions, as well as the premium combination of spices, herbs, and seeds flavoring, pickling, and preserving pickles. Also delicious with meat, poultry, fish, and veggies. The pickling spices are ideal for creating kosher dill pickles, corned beef and pastrami, eggs, and anything else you want to pickle.
Litehouse® Basil Freeze Dried Herbs
Freeze Dried Basil has the fresh basil flavor and scent that you’d expect from freshly harvested herbs. Any meat, salad, cheese, or tomato dish will benefit from our basil. Three fresh bunches are equivalent to one jar! We recommend using one tablespoon of freeze-dried herb instead of one tablespoon fresh when cooking with our herbs.
American Spice Trading Company Inc. Garlic Powder
Garlic Powder from American Spice Trading Company Inc. has a garlicky taste that is very distinct from fresh-chopped garlic. Garlic powder is prepared from dried garlic cloves that have been crushed into fine powder. It has a sweeter, less strong flavor than fresh garlic, but none of the caramelly overtones that roasted or sautéd garlic has. It works well in a variety of dishes.
McCormick Ground Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest spices, as well as one of the most popular, and for good reason. It adds a rich, warming sweetness to a variety of foods, including cookies, pies, and coffee, as well as sweet potatoes and spice rubs. That’s why McCormick never uses fillers in their quality Ground Cinnamon. It’s excellent for both sweet and savory dishes because it’s been aged up to 15 years for a rich taste. Sprinkle McCormick Ground Cinnamon over your morning oatmeal or a hot cappuccino for a breakfast delight, or use it to make cinnamon rolls or French toast.
Great Value Minced Onion
Bring Great Value Minced Onion’s strong taste and lovely aromas to your next dish. Dried/minced onion is a highly versatile spice that is used in a wide variety of recipes daily. It’s an essential ingredient in many soups, including French onion soup and beef chili, and it’s also great on steaks, hamburgers, poultry, French fries, and pork. For a delicious onion taste, bake it into bread or biscuits, or use it as a stand-in for raw onions if you’re out.
Weber Mediterranean Herb Seasoning
With the Mediterranean Herb Seasoning, you may enjoy a delicious garlic and herb flavor inspired by the sunny Mediterranean. It’s a versatile gluten-free product that may be used on any grilled dish. It provides a refreshing yet rich taste to the meal, giving it a Mediterranean flair.
Litehouse Freeze-Dried Parsley
Soups, salad dressings, and eggs all benefit from the delicate addition of parsley. It is widely used as a final garnish on many dishes and as a component in many prepared recipes. It’s a common component in fish, meats, and soups. Salads and sauces Litehouse herb blends are all freeze-dried, which means they’re full of taste and ready to replace herbs in your recipes 1:1.
Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning
This Roasted Garlic and herb seasoning have the enhanced the flavor of chicken, pig, or shellfish that add depth and flavors to the dish. Make a family favorite out of regular potatoes or grilled veggies but with deep and robust flavors using this seasoning. There are no artificial flavors. There are no artificial preservatives in this recipe. It’s also of gluten.
McCormick Culinary Whole Bay Leaves
Beautiful green, complete leaves with a pleasant floral, savory flavor are meticulously collected by McCormick Culinary Bay Leaves. Designed specifically for chefs to help them create outstanding meals and provide consistent results. Use in stews and marinades, or add to any center-of-the-plate protein for a delicious and flavorful experience.
Litehouse Cilantro Freeze-Dried Herbs
With Litehouse Freeze Dried Cilantro, you can spice up your supper. This freeze-dried cilantro is ideal for adding green herbs to a meal without having to cut them up. A versatile product that tastes great in salad dressings, soups, and any other meal you can think of. Because Litehouse cilantro is freeze-dried, it retains all of its taste and may be used in place of fresh herbs in recipes.
Kristine Decena is a professional editor with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. She specializes in editing food and drink, footwear, clothing, and other lifestyle content. She has worked for such notable companies as The New York Times Company, Food Network Magazine, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., Hearst Corporation and Condé Nast International. Kristine is a graduate of Ohio University where she obtained degrees in English Literature and Journalism before embarking on her career as an editor.
