In your opinion...what are the 5 most important "must have" spices for a spice rack?

Question

I am asking because my parents anniversary is coming up and I made them a spice rack in woodshop that can hold 5 spices but I am not sure which ones to use. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Red chili pepper

Rosemary

Basil

Oregano

Garlic

Those might not be the 5 most important spices, but they are very often used in cooking and seasoning.

Answer 2

Salt

Pepper

Red Pepper Flakes

Oregano

Garlic Powder

Answer 3

Parsley flakes

Italian seasoning

Dried minced garlic

Chili Powder

Poultry seasoning

Answer 4

Why that is SO sweet!

IMO

Parsley

onion powder

garlic powder

italian seasoning

tarragon

Oh yea & major kudos to you!

Answer 5

Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion Powder, Seasoned salt.

I'd say those are the most called for spices in all of cooking.

Answer 6

Love, Patients, Care, Giving & Growth.

Answer 7

Oregano, chili powder, poultry seasoning, paprika and cloves.

Answer 8

I usually have more but the 5 I would recommend are:

1) Cumin

2) Fennel Seeds

3) Cardamom

4) Black Pepper Seeds (I prefer coarse ones, not powdered)

5) Turmeric Powder

Answer 9

Spice racks normally hold herbs and spices, but not salt.  So the top 5 things I'd want on my handmade spice rack would be Paprika, Parsley, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder (or garlic salt if your mom prefers that) and Oregano.  I'd have separate containers for salt and fresh black pepper handy.  These are probably the items I use most often.

I'm sure your parents will be thrilled for years to have your handmade spice rack.  I know I would be!

Answer 10

Salt, pepper, garlic, parsley and cinnamon

Answer 11

Basil, Garlic, Parsley, Cinnamon, Nutmeg.

They are the top five spices/herbs that I use.  I wouldn't add salt and pepper as they are usually stored separately to the spice rack.  What sort of food do they usually cook?  That is another thing to think about - if they have a lot of lamb and/or potatos then rosemary is a great spice to have.  If they cook a lot of italian meals then oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary and garlic are great - why not get one of mixed italian herbs?  Or if currys are their thing then a curry powder.  If they are more into desserts then cinnamon and nutmeg are must haves.  Maybe you can do a mixed spice and a mixed herbs with three other specific herbs or spices that they would like?  Hope this helps!

Answer 12

Garlic

Salt

Crushed Red Pepper

Oregano

Basil

Answer 13

salt, pepper, Beau Monde seasoning,whole allspice(for homemade chicken soup)whole celery seeds,(I mix this in Miracle Whip for my tarter sauce)for fish.  

Answer 14

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Cayenne powder

Cinnamon

Paprika

Answer 15

What are the most popular dishes your Mum cooks?

Italian?

Oregano

Basil

Paprika

Garlic

Parsley/chives

Chinese?

Five spice

Ginger

Garlic

Cumin

Coriander

Curry?

Ginger

Cumin

Coriander

Garlic

Chilli

Mexican?

Paprika

Chili

Garlic

Cumin

Oregano

Traditional food?

Mixed herbs

Sage

Thyme

Mixed Spice

Parsley/chives.

Hope this helps.

Answer 16

gray salt, pepper corns, seasoned salt, vanilla beans, garlic powder