Spice Cabinet

Spice Cabinet

     Have you ever wanted to try a recipe only to find you don't have a spice they are calling for?   I have, and it was usually a spice that when left out would totally ruin the flavor of the dish.  -And it definitely was never a convenient time to go to the store when I was in the middle of cooking a recipe.  A long time ago I decided to keep a certain number of spices on hand that I use regularly.  Here is Comfort Food Kim's spice cabinet.  As soon as one is empty, I immediately replace it.  You do not have to run out and get these all at once.  If you add a few every time you go shopping, you will find that your spice cabinet will be stocked in no time!  Think organic when choosing your spices - no sulfites or added chemicals.

     You may also want to buy a mortar and pestle to grind some of the whole spices.  I usually use this when I just want to lightly crush cumin seeds, for example, or when I don't want to grind something completely.

     

Spices in a cup and a tea ball.

Spice Cabinet

Allspice Whole

Allspice Ground

Anise Seed

Basil

Bay Leaf

Caraway Seed

Cardamom Pod Whole

Cardamom Seed Ground

Cayenne

Cinnamon Sticks

Ground Cinnamon

Cream of Tartar

Cloves Whole

Cloves Ground

Coriander Seed Whole

Coriander Seed Ground

Cumin Seed

Dill Weed

Fennel Seed

Garlic Powder

Ginger

Italian Seasoning

Mace

Mustard

Mortar and Pestle.

Mustard Seed

Nutmeg Ground

Nutmeg Whole

Onion Powder

Oregano

Paprika

Black Peppercorns Whole

Black Pepper Ground

Red Pepper Crushed

White Pepper Ground

Rosemary

Saffron Spanish

Sage

Salt

Rock Salt

Thyme

Tarragon

Turmeric