Happy Herbivore

A well stocked spice rack is the key to amazing home cooked meals on a dime. Start with the basics: salt and pepper. Then add chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, mild curry powder, oregano, thyme and Italian seasoning. After you have those, consider buying bay leaves, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, majoram, dry mustard, paprika, poultry seasoning (not powdered), minced onion, nutmeg, paprika, red pepper flakes, rosemary, rubbed sage (not powdered) and pumpkin pie spice. I also keep saffron, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, Chinese 5-spice, anise, white pepper, black salt, tarragon, kelp and Cajun seasoning on hand, though I don't use them frequently.