What Herbs and Spices Do You Cook With?
In my book Healing Herbs and Spices, I list 35 of the most popular herbs and spices including how to best use them in cooking and their health benefits. Many people don’t realize that herbs and spices have two benefits – one is that they make the food taste better and the other is that they help improve your health!
When I cook, I try to use a variety of herbs and spices. Sometimes I even make specific meals using a particular spice to help heal some sort of illness I might be experiencing. And I try to use turmeric in a meal (or smoothie) at least once a week because that spice is so good for your health.
Mostly, I find that I use my favorite herbs and spices the most. Basil, cinnamon, garlic and ginger are the ones I mainly use.
Do you have specific herbs and spices that you always use? If so, what are they? Do you try to incorporate other herbs and spices in your cooking or just stick with your old stand-bys?
Thanks Lee! I added several herbs and spices to my garden and collection based on what I read in this book!
Saffron. Anything with Saffron wins in my book. Too bad it’s more expensive than Plutonium.
I’m a herb junkie, I swear. I keep buying new herbs or herb mixes every time I go to the store. And I use them too, in some cases I might even make a specific recipe just to try out a herb I just picked up. Yes, I’m crazy, I know LOL
My favorite one is saffron, just like Michael. Not cheap, but if I’m making paella, I can’t do it without the real thing
A bay leaf takes most savory dishes a long ways.
I put different herbs depending on the recipe. Bay leaf, saffron, oregeno, etc.
never underestimate the importance of oregano
I’m big on rosemary.
My daughter loves to cook with all kinds of herbs and spices. She uses several forms of garlic, coarsely ground black pepper, basil, cumin, curry, rosemary, ginger…just depends on what she feels like making.
I like oregano in many dishes.
I put black pepper on everything!
arregano and basil!!
I grow my own herbs and spices during the summer and use them dried during the winter. I especially love cinnamon and vanilla!
Turmeric is great.
I absolutely love your blog! Thank you so much for helping us learn more about healthy ways to eat!
I tend to use a lot of curry and safron in my cooking.
Thanks of your kind words!
I use salt and pepper, cinnamon, thyme, sage.. and a few others.
I little black pepper and garlic, I just love the smell while i’m cooking!
Lots of pepper!
I use basil and oregano and garlic but I also have fresh rosemary at the ready.
I like keeping things simple; salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg, depending on what I’m making!
I love cumin and put it in just about everything. And cayenne is great too.
I love pepper…
I love using thyme and different kinds of pepper, freshly ground.
My go to spices are definitely Basil and oregano
I use cumin, garlic, paprika and lemon pepper the most
Garlic powder, chili powder, dried onions
I like cumin and currey
I use a lot of garlic and black pepper
white peppet is the best
I like white pepper
Love Cilantro and Cinnamon and use it almost in every recipe
well it depends but my biggest season is seasing salt. but also italian seasoning
rosemary, tyme, salt, pepper, lemon & lime
I love using dill, rosemary, tarragon, chives, basil, oregano, pepper, and garlic
I use garlic, cinnamon and pepper.
Garlic is wonderful!
Saffron, bay leaf, oregano, garlic, etc.
Black pepper, chili powder, paprika, cayenne
I cook with a lot of garlic, cumin and coriander – love spices!
Thank you.
garlic and parsley thanks simmsmba@gmail.com
I liking using basil and garlic.
Onion, garlic, and cinnamon
I use salt, pepper and garlic. I’m not a very good cook.
I use a variety of herbs basil paprika, fennel sometimes parsley some mints…
I love rosemary and parsley
My fave herbal treat this summer is Mint & Ginger tea! YUM! I brew them for about 10 minutes and than add a splash of lime or lemon and drop of honey. Typically I have it iced as its been 100+ here but it is excellent hot as well.
That sounds yummy!
I usually use salt and pepper, but depending on what it is I may add garlic or other things.
Not really an herb but I use onion powder in almost everything. Love the taste but hate the texture of onions! Other than that, its usually some mixture of Italian seasonings, garlic powder,and black pepper.
I use garlic and pepper in everything.
I use onion powder, cayenne, and lemon pepper a lot.
It really depends on what I am making, but I seem to use garlic, sea salt, oregano, basil, thyme, and cinnamon the most.
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, basil – really depends on what I’m cooking but I like using spices and herbs
oregano, rosemary and fresh basil are my favorites!
I use all kinds of spices. Just depends on the type of food I’m cooking. Seasonings and spices add so much to the flavor of a dish. There are however a few that I just don’t care for. I don’t like rosemary or cilantro. Taste like pine needles and dish soap to me. lol!
I love italian seasonings best like oregano and basil.
Some herbs and spices I use are seasoned salt, garlic, onion, oregano, and chili powder.
I use garlic and onion powder a lot. I also enjoy cooking with cayenne and chili powder.
I use a variety of seasons depends on what I cook.
I’m a pesto freak, so naturally I’m big fan of basil
I also love cilantro, garlic, cumin…
cinnamon, pepper, salt, garlic powder
Basil, Oregano, Italian blend, Poultry seasoning, pepper…
I love cinnamon and garlic. For different dishes though, obviously.
I like using oregano and cilantro
lots and lots of garlic!!1
Love to use tarragon, basil, sage, rosemary, dill, parsley, chives and oregano, all grown in my herb garden.
Garlic
well I really love the new garlic Mrs Dash right now!
Garlic, pepper, ginger
I love using garlic, chopped onion, pepper and lots of other herbs and spices!