There are so many foods that are jam-packed with flavor! But sometimes you may want some change and to try new flavors and recipes. A way to add more flavors in your meals is to add more spices to your cupboard!
Spices are a great way to add flavor to your food without adding more salt, fat, or sugar to it. If you are a starter or might not know if you have enough spices ready, here is a good list to have to start.
- Cumin
- Cumin has a nutty, earthy taste
- It is popular in stews, soups, and chilis
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- Cinnamon
- Cinnamon is a great spice to add a sweet/spicy taste to food.
- It works well in desserts and savory dishes
- A way to use this would be to add some flavor to mashed sweet potatoes or oatmeal!
- Garlic powder
- Garlic powder is great to enhance the flavor of a dish
- It can go well when seasoning your chicken and veggies!
- Cayenne pepper
- Cayenne pepper adds some heat to your dishes
- It can work in a variety of recipes like tacos, chilis, turkey burgers, and the list goes on!
- Paprika
- Paprika can bring a smoky flavor with a hint of hot-spicy taste
- This can work well in a chicken marinade
- Clove
- Clove has a sweet flavor to it
- It can be used in a curry or some desserts to add a sweet spicy taste to it
- Nutmeg
- Nutmeg brings a nutty, cinnamon-like taste to foods!
- This can work in a squash soup or in certain drinks like eggnog
Spices are great to liven up a dish and have the great benefit of a longer shelf life compared to their fresh counterparts. Some grocery stores even sell them in bulk so you can buy a small amount, try it out, and see if you would want to keep it in your cupboard. Let us know what are some of your favorite spices to add to your dishes!
