The Spice Rack...What's all this about?

Did you ever wonder about all the different spices in a spice rack?  What are they for?  Why use them?

Most spices deteriorate in flavor and depth after six months. However, if you buy the ones that you use most frequently, you won't lose money or spices, you will just replace the ones that are making your dishes extraordinary.

Here are the spices that I use frequently, and all spices that I keep on hand for some signature dishes.

Coarsely Ground Pepper
Oregano
Basil
Thyme
Rosemary
Chipolte Powder
Chili Powder
Ancho Chili Powder
Garlic Powder
Curry
Vindaloo Curry Powder
Celery Salt
Dry Mustard
Cumin
Tumeric
Red Pepper Flakes
Sundried Tomatoes (a big hint about this in a future blog)

Experimenting with some of these spices in different dishes will bring your cooking to the next level!

Try some of the spices in a Macaroni Salad or Indian Curry dish.  It's fun and adventurous!