Kim. Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Hey everyone, I've just been sort of curious as to what spices most people use when they cook their dishes. It's sort of interesting how culture influences a person, brought up in a particular area, to use certain spices over others. For me, I LOVE to use any type of pepper powder (Chili or Cayenne--chili if I want a much sweeter flavor), imported smoked Spanish paprika, parsley and cilantro, garlic, ground cumin and other Spanish flavor packets which predominantly include salt, garlic, ground tumeric, tomato powder, oregano, "achiote" (which is ground anise seed), and saffron. In case you didn't know, I'm Hispanic (well, my family is from the Caribbean ). I have started cooking with curry, and would love to continue cooking with five spice powder. I used the five spice powder in a tabbouleh dish not too long ago. I think my main problem, when it comes to approaching a dish and using spices, is that I still have a bit of trouble finding which pairs well together. What do you cook with? Edited March 15, 2011 by Lena Link to post Share on other sites
130671 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 LOL....I don`t really cook, but still....I got to have curry, paprika, haldi, white & black pepper, and italian spice mix on most stuff i make myself:excited:..... I didn`t know u were from the carribean:D Link to post Share on other sites
Kim. Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 LOL....I don`t really cook, but still....I got to have curry, paprika, haldi, white & black pepper, and italian spice mix on most stuff i make myself:excited:..... I didn`t know u were from the carribean:D What is haldi? My family is from the Caribbean. I was born elsewhere. So yeah, . lol. Link to post Share on other sites
flying kiwi Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I use paprika quite a lot, but I use lots of herbs and spices, depends what im cooking. Link to post Share on other sites
Arie Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I use a lot of spices from Israel and I have no idea what they translate into! lol I also use Lawry's Season Salt in almost EVERYTHING! Link to post Share on other sites
130671 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 What is haldi? My family is from the Caribbean. I was born elsewhere. So yeah, . lol. It`s the common indian name of turmeric.(lol thx rashmee...) Link to post Share on other sites
The Midnight Q Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'm more of an herb guy than spice. Much of what I use is pretty much salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper. Other than that I use a lot of herbs in my dishes like thyme and sage. Link to post Share on other sites
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