Essential Spices?

[gingajewel]

Hi Ladies

So ive never been a great cook, i can put meat in an oven and cook it and i can make basics like a roast, spag bol/chilli/pasta bake (with jars of sauces) but since starting SW i want to branch out!!

So i was wondering if anyone can give me a basic set of spices that i should buy to start off with......there seems so many!!

Thankyou

 

[Wiggler]

Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Garlic salt
Onion powder
Parsley
Oregano
Basil
Cilantro
Chili powder
Cayenne pepper
Red pepper flakes
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cloves
Allspice
Paprika
Ginger
Cumin
Thyme
Rosemary
Dill
Sage
Celery salt
Curry powder

Are all good ones to have. I'm currently building up my collection by buying one or two that I don't have whenever I go shopping. x x x

 

[saitiffeh]

This page has a lot of great info

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-herbs-and-spices-in-cooking/

 

[Mindy_mini]

Wiggler provides a good list

I'd add ground coriander too. Essential in lots of currys.

If you have a local Indian/eastern European community to go some of the shops there - you can buy a bag for the same price you'll pay for the little Swartz jars. Plus you'll see a Fab selection of vegetables you'll never have seen which you can experiment with!

 

[gingajewel]

Thanks for all your help and replies ladies - is it sad im a little bit excited lol!! XX

 

[saitiffeh]

Not at all! It's awesome when you make the same old meal you always used too... but add a bunch of spices and get a totally new meal!!