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Cooking 8w

hi!! i am buying seasoning for my apartment and wanna know what’s everyone’s staples? besides like onion, garlic, salt etc. thanks!

Anonymous 8w

Just a simple Italian spice blend would also be helpful! I think most have like a mix of oregano thyme basil and those types of spices so if you’re worried about space or can’t find all of those individually yet a blend like that might be nice. Definitely cinnamon if you’re thinking about baking any

Anonymous 8w

Oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, chili powder, ground ginger, and cayenne get the most use in my kitchen and my family’s kitchen! But *very* close seconds are cloves, coriander, cardamom, allspice, smoked paprika, nutmeg, parsley, dill, etc

Anonymous 7w

I’d just buy things as you need them for recipes, if you don’t already know what you like to use

Anonymous 7w

Chili powder, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, Garam masala, parsley, cilantro

Anonymous 8w

Get that laurys shit is fire

Anonymous 8w

Use some premade mixes. Like Italian seasoning, garlic salt, sazón Goya, poultry seasoning, kicked up chicken. These are usually a few mixed ingredients together so it’ll save you time seasoning!

Anonymous 7w

If you have access to a spice grinder, I would highly recommend buying whole spices over pre ground. Day and night difference in terms of flavor and longevity. When buying spices, keep in mind what your favorite food/cuisine is and what are not. Only buy spices you know will be used, and buy uncommon spices as necessary.

Anonymous

#1 8w

We also use a lot of curry powder and garam masala, but we make those spice mixes ourselves instead of buying them!

Anonymous

#1 8w

Other than dry spices, we always have fresh ginger root on hand, minced garlic, red and yellow or white onions, sriracha, sesame oil, coconut oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, agave and/or honey and/or maple syrup, miso paste, tomato paste (the tubes are great), frozen jalapeños, frozen pesto cubes, frozen veggie scraps ready for making veg broth, canned salsa, and fresh cilantro when needed, and probably a few more things I forgot.

Anonymous

#1 8w

Which all sounds like a lot!! I know! But building up your collection happens naturally and before you know it as you try new recipes and see what you like, and most everything is shelf stable or keeps fresh for a long time in the fridge or freezer :)

Anonymous

#1 8w

OH vinegars too - white, rice wine, apple cider, and balsamic. And strongly recommend always having a few lemons and limes, and oranges when they’re in season.

Anonymous

#3 8w

I also use garlic salt a lot when I’m lazy cooking lol

Anonymous

#3 8w

This is 100% the realistic answer. I should clarify that I’m a foodie and make 95% of my meals at home, which is why I have so much. But Italian seasoning, curry powder/garam masala, a Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and anything else you like will get you far! Just be careful with some spice mixes because they can be super salty

Anonymous

#6 7w

Red pepper flakes, oregano

Anonymous

#6 7w

Bay leaves

Anonymous

#6 7w

And how could I forget coriander. Try to get the whole coriander seeds if u can find them. Toast them up in a pan until they get fragrant and citrusy and then grind them up in a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle it’s amazing

Anonymous

#8 7w

Good idea! There’s somethings you may objectively never use!