A boring spices-shelf

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 4:53 pm Post subject: a boring spices-shelf

I feel my spices selection is boring.all I use is salt pepper paprika & garlic powder once in a blue moon I would use mrs dash.any ideas?

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48157

You hve to be very careful aboaut using spices they can get buggy. I'd use less.

Moderator Joined: Dec 26 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 11430

If you want some variety, use some recipes from a cookbook or online that are different from what you usually make and use different spices than you're used to.

I make a lot of Mexican food, so I use a lot of chili powder, cumin, etc.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48157

the key is to buy less and use them up fast.

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 4:59 pm Post subject:

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 4:59 pm Post subject:

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48157

The rabbi said NOT to store them in the freezer, I asked!

Moderator Joined: Dec 26 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 11430

I always did. Can't speak for others.

Would they eat things like bean burritos, tacos, chili? If so, then I don't see why not.

Gold Member Joined: Mar 28 2005 Posts: 1069

wow!! I have tons of spices!!

I love garlic salt-in salad, and everything(pasta sauce)

montreal steak seasoning-amazing on meat. adds a great taste to all cooked food I like it in the cholent.

lemon pepper-great on chicken

curry-all cooked stuff

oregano-good on salad and pasta sauce

season salt

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48157

Defy - who is �they� � bugs?

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 5:11 pm Post subject:

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 5:34 pm Post subject: re: a boring spices-shelf

defy,throughout the time I feel you have very good recipes.can you please tell me here what your shabbos menu looks like?
I mean Friday night and shabbos lunch.

Diamond Member Joined: Apr 03 2006 Posts: 4473

ginger is a great spice, and also oregano.

Ginger I use on my green beans. I mix ginger with soy sauce and pour over steamed green beans, it really gives them a kick!
It is also great in stir fry.

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 5:57 pm Post subject:

what about parsley, oregeno, rosemary, cumin, curry, ginger, culantro, thai seasonings ...

and I really hate to see anybody talking loshon hora about the bugs ... please ladies & gentlemen behave Twisted Evil

Posted: Thu, May 03 2007, 6:16 pm Post subject:

my kids eat everything I cook, and I use a lot of chili powder and cumin.

also parsley, mint, oregano, thyme, lots more...

try some sephardic recipes with cinnamon, allspice, etc. puts a new spin on things.
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scuse me.

it could have meant bugs!

Diamond Member Joined: Dec 30 2004 Posts: 3194

Garlic Parsley Salt by McCormack I put it on everything!!!

for steak use montreal steak seasoning

Gold Member Joined: Apr 02 2006 Posts: 1653

I have a huge spice closet but stick to my basics:

salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, rosemary, crushed red pepper, minced garlic, minced onion, I could go on!
I like food and I like different kinds of food.

I also have different oils and vinegars.
Sesame oil, canola oil, sunflower oil and olive oil.
Rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar. Yes, I use them all!!

Gold Member Joined: Jul 27 2005 Posts: 1034

One of the basics is paprika. I use it to season everything, from chicken, chulent, eggs. It gives everything a real nice color.