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njchicaa Beachwood, NJ posts: 441
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posted on September 18, 2008 at 09:38PM Inappropriate? Quote Reply

My mother never used anything when she cooked... which I think is a big part of why I incorporate so many of them now into the meals that I prepare. 

What are your top 5 spices besides salt and pepper?

replies: 72 latest post: November 20, 2009 at 10:51AM by lilmisssunshine
  • redfireant
  • Notasulga, AL
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posted on September 18, 2008 at 11:34PM
 

Garlic powder, Minced onion, Oregano, Cavenders (a Greek seasoning) and Lawry's Seasoning. I have many more, but I guess those would be my top 5. Very good question!!

  • bkovacs
  • Annandale, VA
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posted on September 19, 2008 at 08:42AM
 

1. Cinnamon

2. More cinnamon

3. Garlic salt

4. Oregano

5. Ketchup!

--Bob

  • CyndiA
  • southern, NC
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posted on September 19, 2008 at 08:52AM
 

1. lemon pepper (esp from Trader Joe's with the grinder built in)

2. crushed garlic

3. 4S - seasoning salt from Penzy's

4. hot peppers - seeds or just chopped

5. rosemary

  • krislynn
  • Southern Belle, GA
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posted on September 19, 2008 at 06:22PM
 
1. Ground Cinnamon
2. Basil
3. Garlic Powder
4. Ginger
5. Chopped Onion
  • epsgambler
  • Vancouver, WA
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posted on September 19, 2008 at 06:39PM
 

1. Garlic powder

2. Onion powder

3. Whole coriander

4. Mustard seed

5. Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce

I smoke meats a lot and use these in most rubs and sauces

  • PERRYEASTEP
  • willowsbee, OH
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posted on September 19, 2008 at 08:43PM
 

Nice thread, and topic!

1) Garlic powder

2) Parsley

3) Oregano

4) Basil

5) Curry

This, I have found to be a great combo of spices that work well as a whole. Theres always a need somewhere for them with me.

 

  • njchicaa
  • Beachwood, NJ
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posted on September 20, 2008 at 06:26PM
 

My top 5 are:

--oregano flakes

--minced garlic

--Herbs de Provence

--red pepper flakes

--rosemary

 

I use many more spices than those, but those are the ones that I use most often in my cooking and would be at a loss without.

  • NattScatt
  • Vineland, NJ
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posted on October 23, 2008 at 03:26PM
 
Montreal Steak Seasoning.
  • rulistenin
  • Wild, WY
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posted on October 23, 2008 at 03:36PM
 

I like strong flavors and these spices get used often: 

-basil

-ginger

-rosemary

-thyme  

( makes me want to break out in song:    Are you going to Scarborough Fair? ...Parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme...)  :O

  • AnnaBanana
  • Oak Park, IL
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posted on October 23, 2008 at 03:55PM
 

I love this thread -- am crazy about spices, epecially ...

Cinnamon

Lawry's seasoned salt

Garlic salt or powder

black pepper

cloves

 

  • GigiandAdonai
  • Luvs2Dance, SC
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posted on October 23, 2008 at 04:59PM
 

I'm not one for a lot of seasoning or spice in food so therefore, I don't cook with much.  Pepper has been blackballed on this thread but that is something I use with almost everything I eat that is part of a meal.  However, my other top five would be:

  1. Worcestershire sauce
  2. Nature's Seasoning
  3. Domino's Sugar 'N Cinnamon for toast and carrots
  4. Old Bay Seasoning--I don't use table salt so generally this is my substitute
  5. Garlic powder

And since Bkovacs didn't really use all five of his allotment I will add Cavendar's Greek Seasoning to my list :+)

 

  • LadyMagic
  • Shirley, NY
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posted on October 24, 2008 at 11:06AM
 
Garlic powder, onion powder, basil, Italian seasoning, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, lemon juice and of course TLC!
  • vivasuzi
  • Livonia, MI
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posted on October 24, 2008 at 01:03PM
 
In response to njchicaa's post from September 18 2008 09:38PM
  • Cinammon b/c I love it
  • Basil b/c it seems to be in all my recipes
  • Chili Powder for all my Mexican foods
  • Nutmeg b/c I seem to need it for recipes also
  • Baking Powder (or is it Soda) b/c you need it for cookies!!!!
  • lilsquibb
  • Lansing, MI
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posted on October 25, 2008 at 04:08PM
 
There are spices outside of salt and pepper???

In our cupboard we always have
1. Cinammon... I could not live without this
2. Lawery's salt... burgers are not complete without it.
3. Garlic Salt... we make our own garlic bread
4. Lemon Pepper

Those are the ones I use the most anyway.
  • TheBard
  • Aurora, IL
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posted on October 26, 2008 at 10:16AM
 

1. Season Salt

2. Garlic

3. Soy Sauce

4. Rosemary

5. Oregeno

  • jasyjen
  • Jacksonville, NC
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posted on October 26, 2008 at 11:54AM
 

1.  Garlic

2.  Parsley

3.  Italian Seasoning

4.  Olive Oil (I know, not a spice, but it's great)

5.  Cinnamon

  • GigiandAdonai
  • Luvs2Dance, SC
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posted on October 27, 2008 at 10:44PM
 
In response to jasyjen's post from October 26 2008 11:54AM
I put Worcestershire Sauce on mine.  Oh well, I was thinking more along the line of seasoning not spice--go figure ;+% 
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  • Kathleeab
  • Kingston, NY
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posted on October 28, 2008 at 04:28AM
 

Garlic powder

Paprika

Rosemary

Olive Oil

Cinnamon

  • GigiandAdonai
  • Luvs2Dance, SC
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posted on October 28, 2008 at 06:36AM
 
Sounds like most of us love our cinnamon ;+)
  • wonkao
  • Washingtonville, NY
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posted on October 29, 2008 at 01:12AM
 
1. Garlic Powder
2. Cinnamon
3. salt
4. White pepper
5. paprika
  • chopper757
  • Pana, IL
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posted on October 30, 2008 at 06:57AM
 
Fresh Garlic
Garlic Powder
Mrs. Dash
Cinnamon
Italian Seasoning
Minced Onion

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  • melton731
  • neptune, NJ
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posted on October 30, 2008 at 07:02AM
 

1. garlic

2. onion powder

3. parsley

4. crushed red pepper flakes

5. rosemary

  • GigiandAdonai
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posted on October 30, 2008 at 10:04AM
 
In response to melton731's post from October 30 2008 07:02AM
What about cinnamon?  :+)  It seems as if everyone is putting cinnamon.  Maybe it could be this time of year.  I have a bottle of crushed red pepper flakes that hasn't been used in years.  My Dad gave it to me so that I could be prepared whenever I had him and my mother over for dinner :+) 
  • Reviewer11
  • :D, CA
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posted on November 12, 2008 at 10:06AM
 
1) "Lawry's Seasoned Salt" (gives food flavor, especially the meats ;P yum!)

2) garlic

3) Beef Boulion (gives flavor to food too, especially the soups)

4) "Accent"

5) Onions or green onions
  • greeneyedlady929
  • Fishkill, NY
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posted on November 14, 2008 at 12:04PM
 

Only five, wow, that's toughie......

1) Garlic any way I can get it, use Lawry's Garlic Salt almost everyday

2) Paprika, gives everything a nice smoky flavor

3) Cayenne pepper or Red Pepper flakes, turns on a little heat

4) Herb-Ox sodium free bouillon's, taste just as good as all the others and no SALT

5)McCormick's Far East Sesame Ginger Blend, for that oriental-type dish

I always have dried mushrooms on hand, rehydrated and strained, they add a nice touch to just about any meal, dried onion flakes & a large bottle of EVO, and I am ready to cook up sumtin yummy

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  • ladygray
  • Richmond, VA
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posted on May 30, 2009 at 07:06PM
 

Fresh garlic or powder

Grated parmesan, romano, cheese blend....great on popcorn

Morton's  Nature's Seasons

Salt/Pepper in a grinder bottle.

  • beebopper
  • Terry, MS
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posted on May 31, 2009 at 08:40AM
 

I love love love spicing it up.

 

I use a lot of:

 

basil  (well, I guess that's actually an herb, but I'm adding it here)

cinnamon

lemon pepper

Tones seafood and salmon seasoning (I should do a review on that - it's great)

balsamic vinegar (yeah, I know, not a spice, but I use a lot of it)

Rosemary (I have several growing outside - yum - yep, not a spice...)

Nutmeg

Crushed, red pepper

oh gosh - I could go on and on.

 

  • beebopper
  • Terry, MS
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posted on May 31, 2009 at 08:40AM
 

I love love love spicing it up.

 

I use a lot of:

 

basil  (well, I guess that's actually an herb, but I'm adding it here)

cinnamon

lemon pepper

Tones seafood and salmon seasoning (I should do a review on that - it's great)

balsamic vinegar (yeah, I know, not a spice, but I use a lot of it)

Rosemary (I have several growing outside - yum - yep, not a spice...)

Nutmeg

Crushed, red pepper

oh gosh - I could go on and on.

 

  • dmlichnerowicz
  • Clarksville, OH
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posted on May 31, 2009 at 09:05PM
 

My mother sells Pampered Chef, so she's given me a ton of their mixes.  I like their combinations, but I enjoy making my own.  my top five are:

Minced Garlic (I use garlic in everything!)

Oregano

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Dill

Ginger (powdered or candied)

 

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  • Meowmom
  • Fayetteville, PA
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posted on May 31, 2009 at 09:48PM
 

Cinnamon,  Nutmeg,  Black pepper, Garlic powder, Minced onion ==are top 5

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