We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Essential herbs and spices

goonlord · 2006-10-25 11:48:50

I am cooking from scratch much more these days but I find I use the same herbs and spices (garlic, mixed herbs, chilli, black pepper, etc.) in every dish (usually with tinned toms and stock) so everything tastes the same! What other herbs and spices would be useful to keep in the cupboard to be used regularly? It would be…

Options

Comments

Pink. Posts: 17,650 Forumite

23 January 2014 at 12:33PM

A lot will depend on the things you like to cook. The ones I use most frequently are garlic, parsley, coriander, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, chilli flakes, pepper corns, cumin and curry powder.

We have an existing thread on this subject that should help so I've added your thread to it so you can read the replies.

Pink

0

This discussion has been closed.

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

British Airways passenger? Book and travel using your old Covid vouchers NOW – or lose them
If you had a British Airways (BA) flight or holiday disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, check if you've got an old voucher as millions of pounds' worth are still unclaimed. You'll need to use it to travel before the end of September 2025 – or risk losing it. Below we explain how to search for unused vouchers and how to use them.

View All

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Essential herbs and spices

Comments

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free