BarbecueMom Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cumin and paprika. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Does lemon pepper Mrs. Dash count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Garlic powder is first place for sure (easily use 3-5 pounds a year plus I still use lots of fresh garlic too). Second place is harder. It's one of these: garlic salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, or thyme but I'm not sure which one I use the most of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 garlic, smoked paprika, and parsley are tied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Just two? Cinnamon and cayenne are the two I use most frequently. Not together obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cumin and Tumeric Though lately because of Thug Kitchen we have gone though a crap ton of smoked paprika. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 We don't use that much garlic powder. We use a lot of fresh garlic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Chili Powder & Garlic Powder. Onion Powder & Cumin are also up there. I use the first three almost everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cumin and "Italian seasoning"--the cheap blend you buy at the grocery store. I put it in salad dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I already answered but have been thinking this should be a top 5 instead of top 2. And anything in the spice cabinet, don't care whether it's technically a spice or herb. So top 5: garlic powder basil onion powder chili powder Italian seasoning I love cumin and smoked paprika, but they go in fewer things around here. When you try to not use salt, the above get used the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Garlic and basil. I use fresh when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I love dill. I use fresh dill mostly, but even the dried will do in a pinch. But what do you put it on? Potatoes? I don't use garlic powder, but perhaps I should start! I do use garlic.... the chopped stuff you get in jars and leave in the fridge. Is garlic powder better, or just more convenient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 In summer, cinnamon and nutmeg In winter, turmeric and hing powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 But what do you put it on? Potatoes? I don't use garlic powder, but perhaps I should start! I do use garlic.... the chopped stuff you get in jars and leave in the fridge. Is garlic powder better, or just more convenient? You use it where you want a garlic flavor but not chopped or minced garlic. I prefer fresh garlic I chop, then garlic powder. The jarred stuff doesn't have a good flavor for me and we don't buy it. I tried it a few times and never finshed it. We use garlic everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiMi 4under3 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Turmeric and cayenne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Paprika and Cumin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Garlic and ginger. After those, salt, garam masala, cummin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 But what do you put it on? Potatoes? I don't use garlic powder, but perhaps I should start! I do use garlic.... the chopped stuff you get in jars and leave in the fridge. Is garlic powder better, or just more convenient? I put it on a lot of things . It's good in sauces, gravy, on vegetables, in soups, stews, potatoes, fish, eggs, etc. Garlic powder has a much stronger flavor than the chopped garlic in the jars. I used to buy that stuff too, but I find it doesn't have much flavor. So now I use fresh and/or powdered. It doesn't work in place of garlic in every circumstance, but many. Growing up my mother didn't use fresh herbs and her repertoire of dried spices/herbs was limited to Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. That was about it. I tried dill the first time as an adult. I was blown away. I was like...what is this wonderful taste?! And same with rosemary. I use a lot of herbs. I love them. Parsley too. I love that. I always tell my husband, don't buy me flowers...buy me parsley. It's way better than flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Desert Strawberry Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cayenne and cumin. I use fresh garlic and onions in everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Morton's Season All and garlic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Old Bay (I'm from MD, we put that stuff on everything!) and cilantro (I guess that's an herb, though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Old Bay (I'm from MD, we put that stuff on everything!) and cilantro (I guess that's an herb, though) Old Bay. Yes. Much Old Bay. Other than that, cumin and smoked paprika. Cinnamon, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric would be runners-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cinnamon and garlic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Cumin and turmeric I don't count lemon, garlic, and herbs as spices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Old Bay (I'm from MD, we put that stuff on everything!) and cilantro (I guess that's an herb, though) What exactly is Old Bay like? I heard it mentioned twice this week on cooking shows, and almost got it at the store yesterday but wasn't sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Who can pick just two? I use Herbes De Provence in great quantities, and also garlic powder and cinnamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Garlic and chili powder/cumin (I always use these together). :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have a few I use regularly. But if I have to pick 2 powdered spices ...paprika and tumeric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Dried - cumin and smoked chipotle pepper Fresh - basil and cilantro (I don't count garlic as a spice. Not a single day goes by when I don't use garlic in SOMETHING, if only the salad dressing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Season Salt and garlic powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hmm.. maybe cinnamon and oregano/basil/garlic powder?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 cumin and garlic powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Cumin and cinnamon. Also use a lot of smoked paprika. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Lemon Pepper (for fish) and oregano (for anything with a broth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Re: cumin. I want to plot this on a map, LOL! Apparently, cinnamon is super-popular in the US, and super-not in the rest of the anglophone world. I wonder if cumin is similar, is all. My most commonly used spices and dried herbs, if we're not counting garam masala (which I make myself, thank you) are probably: smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, and cardamon, in that order. I don't consider garlic powder a spice, nor yet an herb, but I do use it a lot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 garlic and onion. It goes with almost everything but they're the equivalent of S&P right? Otherwise smoked Spanish Paprika and Cumin. I'm not big on the other Italian herbs but love Savory and majorum.... Okay, I'm hungry now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Probably garlic powder and curry powder. We go through garlic salt like nobody's business around here. We make a lot of garlic toast as the boys like that as a carb side to meals. Sometimes they even choose that as a snack. There is also an Asian blend from Costco that we love, and when we use it, we use a LOT of it in each dish, but in terms of actually reaching for things more, it would be the garlic salt, hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 What exactly is Old Bay like? I heard it mentioned twice this week on cooking shows, and almost got it at the store yesterday but wasn't sure. It tastes like Old Bay. LOL I'm not crazy about it. It's hard to explain what it tastes like exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 For cooking, I mainly use dill and tarragon. For baking, our cinnamon and ginger are most frequently used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 What exactly is Old Bay like? I heard it mentioned twice this week on cooking shows, and almost got it at the store yesterday but wasn't sure. Here's a homemade knockoff recipe that might help imagine the taste. I wouldn't have pegged some of those spices in there. Celery seed and paprika and pepper come out strongest to me. http://leitesculinaria.com/81715/recipes-homemade-old-bay-seasoning-mix.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Garlic powder and probably oregano. But garlic powder is first and foremost by a huge margin. It goes in/on almost everything. The rest are dish dependent - fish, mexican, italian, chili, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Aside from sea salt and pepper, which I use frequently. Toss-up between cumin and chili powder, or basil and Italian seasoning, depending on whether we've done more Mexican or more Italian food lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Cumin is definitely the most common here. I'd say second would probably be oregano but I use a lot of others commonly: paprika, basil, herbes de Provence, thyme, chili powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, curry powder. I never use garlic powder or onion powder. I do use lots of fresh onions and fresh garlic, probably daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 cayenne and garlic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Smoked paprika and Penzey's Mural of Flavor are probably the top two, but we also use lots of thyme, cinnamon, and cumin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It tastes like Old Bay. LOL I'm not crazy about it. It's hard to explain what it tastes like exactly. LOL--well the only times I have heard it mentioned was for cajun type recipes, so I assumed it was something spicy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Here's a homemade knockoff recipe that might help imagine the taste. I wouldn't have pegged some of those spices in there. Celery seed and paprika and pepper come out strongest to me. http://leitesculinaria.com/81715/recipes-homemade-old-bay-seasoning-mix.html Thank you. :) The cayenne nixes it for me. Heartburn city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Garlic and garlic. I can't think of a good second choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Turmeric and sea salt with ground milk thistle mixed into the sea salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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