Common Kitchen Herbs and Spices
| Name? | Used much? | Used for? |
| Salt | very | salt is the most common flavor enhancer, and comes in many varieties to keep things interesting! |
| Black Pepper | very | pepper is one of the most common flavor balancers as well, used world wide to help make dishes great! |
| Garlic powder | yes | Italian and spicy food! gives a lot of zing to many dishes |
| Onion Powder | yes | a nice basic tang for dishes |
| Paprika | yes | ground peppers, used as a garnish as well as for adding subtle spice to a lot of dishes, usually adds color as well |
| Oregano | yes | a traditional seasoning for most ethnic foods |
| Thyme | sometimes | good in soups, and most Italian dishes, a nice savory seasoning |
| Parsley | yes | great as a garnish and to add a little green to most dishes |
| Basil | yes | tradition Italian herb, great with most pasta dishes |
| Rosemary | sometimes | fantastic with poultry |
| Sage | not really | seasoning commonly used in holiday cooking and with poultry |
| Marjoram | not really | great seasoning for savory dishes and dressings |
| Fennel | rarely | the little seeds in rye bread |
| Caraway | rarely | great seasoning for pickling, and for making corned beef! |
| Dill | rarely | awesome for pickles and salads! |
| Chili Powder | sometimes | great for spicing things up, and of course chili! |
| Chili Pepper Flakes | sometimes | add a spicy touch to every dish |
| Cayenne | sometimes | brings the heat to just about everything |
| Cumin | sometimes | a great seasoning used a lot in spicy food, gives tacos and Tex Mex that signature flavor |
| Bay Leaves/Laurel | not really | just a little goes a long way! use sparingly.. |
| Cilantro/Coriander | sometimes | Fabulous in Tex Mex/Spanish cooking for that extra wow |
| White Pepper | sometimes | Great for sauces and seasonings with a lighter touch |
| Turmeric | sometimes | powerful spice for health benefits, as well as being used in a lot of African and Middle Eastern Cooking |
| Celery seed/salt | not really | used in a very few dishes as a seasoning to bring in a touch of celery flavor |
| Mace | rarely | its like a slightly different version of nutmeg, adds depth to stews, sauces, and baked goods |
| Ginger | yes | tangy and spicy, a staple in Asian cooking |
| Allspice | sometimes | used mostly in baking around the winter holidays |
| Cinnamon | yes | a classic warm spicy seasoning, great in breakfast goods |
| Cardamom | sometimes | used in Middle Eastern, African cooking a lot |
| Nutmeg | yes | used in a lot of savory cooking to bring a subtle nutty hint, awesome in cookies and desserts |
| Cloves | yes | bold spice used to bring out intense flavors |
| Star Anise | sometimes | tastes like licorice! |
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