Spices
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Ever get coriander confused with cumin? Or wonder just what exactly curry powder is made out of? As much for our benefit as for yours, we’ve put together this quick reference guide to all the most common (and some uncommon) herbs and spices! For any herb or spice listed below, click on the name to read the full description. We’ll continue adding to this list as we cover more of the seasonings we use in our cooking.
These flavorful ingredients are the key to delicious cooking, but what exactly are they?

Sweet Sweet Connie saved to Spice Girl
Our spice substitutes include baking ingredients, seasoning mixes, and dried herbs. With our guide, you'll won't be without an ingredient ever again.

Chelsea Schnabel saved to Foodage
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an herb and a spice? This post, Using Herbs and Spices will teach the difference between the two and includes an easy-to-read, printable chart for reference! #howto #use #herbs #spices #easy #guide #giftideas

Julie Larsen saved to Boys Can Cook
87 · Toss all pre-packaged seasoning and spice blends! Making your own spice blends is quick, easy, and healthy too. Try these 10 easy recipes!
87 · Toss all pre-packaged seasoning and spice blends! Making your own spice blends is quick, easy, and healthy too. Try these 10 easy recipes!
Ingredients
Produce
- • 1 2/3 tbsp Basil
- • 1/2 tsp Chipotle, powder
- • 1 tbsp Chives
- • 1 tbsp Coriander
- • 1 tbsp Dill weed
- • 8 tsp Marjoram
- • 2 tsp Onion flakes
- • 12 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- • 2 tbsp Parsley
- • 5 2/3 tbsp Powdered garlic
- • 7 tsp Sage
- • 1 tsp Tarragon
- • 13 1/2 tsp Thyme
Condiments
- • 1 Lime (juice of)
- • 1 tsp Mustard, ground
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tbsp Allspice
- • 1 tsp Black pepper
- • 1 tsp Cardamom
- • 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- • 5 tbsp Chili powder
- • 1 tsp Cloves, ground
- • 1 tbsp Coconut sugar
- • 3 tsp Nutmeg
- • 5 1/2 tsp Paprika
- • 2 tbsp Paprika, smoked
- • 5 1/2 tsp Pepper, ground
- • 1 tsp Pepper
- • 9 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- • 2 tbsp Turmeric
Nuts & Seeds
- • 11 1/2 tsp Cumin
Mavis Khanye saved to food
An easy to make blend of warm spices to season your chicken, pork or lamb for shawarma!
Ingredients
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Allspice, ground
- • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground
- • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- • 1/2 tsp Cloves, ground
- • 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
- • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, ground
- • 2 tsp Paprika
- • 1/2 tsp Salt
- • 1 tsp Turmeric, powder
Nuts & Seeds
- • 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
Gewürze dürfen in keiner Küche fehlen. Doch bei der Verwendung und Lagerung sind einige Kleinigkeiten zu beachten
Anne Sanavia saved to Kochrezepte
4 · 20 minutes · Garam Masala is an Indian spice blend commonly used to flavor curries. Follow my tried and tested garam masala recipe to make it at home.
Ingredients
Meat
- • 1 Blade of mace
Produce
- • 3 Bay leaf
Baking & Spices
- • 1 1/2 tsp Cardamom, green
- • 2 Cardamom, black
- • 2 Cinnamon sticks
- • 4 tbsp Coriander seeds
- • 1 Nutmeg
- • 2 1/2 tsp Peppercorn, black
- • 2 Star anise
Nuts & Seeds
- • 2 tbsp Cumin seeds
Other
- • 1 tablespoon cloves (laung)
Scott Roper saved to Recipe