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...Other than salt and pepper

For me it's cumin. It's one of the few spices I buy in bulk and actually use up my supply.

In the winter it may lean towards cardamom thanks to copious amounts of chia.

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[–] Forne@feddit.org 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Garlic and thyme. Where thyme is, there is garlic. If there is garlic, most of the thyme there is thyme.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Forne@feddit.org 0 points 3 minutes ago

I just looked it up and found out there ist a difference, who would have guessed. I'm with you on the thyme part, but since garlic is growing as a root, it should be a spice, or am I missing something?

Since thyme is out I'd like to replace it with cardamom. 2~3 pods per person with every rice dish is amazing.

[–] Canopyflyer@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

Cumin

I buy cumin seeds in bulk and grind them as needed.

I also use turmeric and ground mustard a lot too.

[–] mobotsar@sh.itjust.works 2 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

Cinnamon, easily, though cumin is a close-ish second. I put cinnamon in my porridge, in chilli and dahl, on beans, over cornflakes, and so much more.

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Cinnamon goes great on roasted mushrooms. I really didn't appreciate how savory cinnamon could be before.

[–] Hazmatastic@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

I'm a slut for rosemary and garlic, with paprika being my go-to for more robustly flavored dishes. Herbes de Provence is a nice blend as well, if you like those, but it is on the lighter side. Good for chicken salad and whatnot

[–] waspentalive@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

"Melange" - Spacing Guild Navigator, probably

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Black pepper.

Or if we're going off stuff that isn't a condiment red pepper flakes which I put on tons of stuff or by volume garlic powder

[–] pootzapie@lemy.lol 5 points 1 day ago

Smoked paprika and Italian seasoning (hopefully doesn’t make me too basic lol)

[–] Hadriscus@jlai.lu 7 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I don't know exactly what counts as spice ? I use a bit of shoyu (japanese name of fermented soy sauce) for broths and the like. Beer yeast for salads. A selection of chilis from Mada or Sénégal for some pleasant hotness. Curcuma grows everywhere around here so it's also a staple. Same for ginger, and the wild variant "tsingiziou masera" -although I have been buying east african ginger recently because it's cheaper.
Green pepper seeds from northern Mada, they're not hot at all, just pleasantly crunchy and savoury.
When I get nostalgic of Provence I cook with garlic, olive oil and parsley (for seafood) or I use the wild basel that grows here during kashikazi (rainy season) : small leaves, strong taste, a little different from the mediterranean species.

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[–] ShawiniganHandshake@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Probably bay leaves. I make a lot of stock at home. I find you can't really taste bay directly but you notice if it's not there.

I also use a lot of cumin, coriander, and oregano. Various chili powders. Anchor powder is very nice and not too spicy.

Buying a nice mortar and pestle set was one of my best kitchen investments. Fresh ground spices are a game changer.

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago

toasting seeds before grinding them is really nice.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 day ago

Rosemary salt, as I grow my own rosemary. Also got thyme and sage that I will probably add to it.

[–] noxypaws@pawb.social 7 points 1 day ago

Smoked paprika, I have both spicy and sweet. Spicy goes so well with hash browns and baked potatoes

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)
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[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The always underestimated nutmeg.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Black pepper. Fresh ground black pepper on everything. That and garlic are the only one I use in bulk

Lately I’ve been experimenting with variety so after that I have way too many different choices. My spice cupboard long since overflowed onto my counter and it’s definitely to the point where I need to plan certain cuisines so I use up spices while they’re still relatively fresh

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[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 5 points 1 day ago

Probably onion powder or oregano. I use garlic and ginger powder just as often, but in much smaller amounts. You really can't add too much onion.

[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Ground sumac is not widely known in the US, but it adds a tangy freshness. I like it on avocado toast.

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[–] figjam@midwest.social 12 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Is garlic a spice or an ingredient? I use a lot of fucking garlic.

For spice i love paprika

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[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
  1. Cheese
  2. Oregano
  3. Black pepper
  4. Red pepper
  5. Basil
[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)
[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Cheese, yes. It is a spice.
Or a condiment, at least. 🤷‍♂️

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago

I fully support it

[–] Oberyn@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Top 5 , In order :

  1. Smoked paprika
  2. Chili powder
  3. Chives
  4. Lime pepper
  5. Minced garlic

Basicly never use ordinary (salt|pepper) , so boring

[–] Alpha71@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Allow me to introduce you to this stuff:

Accent seasoning

100% pure flavor crystals. Start using this stuff instead of salt, it will change your life for the better.











(it's pure MSG)

garlic no question

[–] Redacted@lemmy.zip 63 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (9 children)
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[–] tomenzgg@midwest.social 6 points 1 day ago

Garlic or onion powder; maybe dill, after that?

[–] Dalkor@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Chipotle pepper powder. It's like smoked paprika and cayenne rolled into one.

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