8 Spices to Always Have in Your Kitchen
The following recipe, video and photography were provided by our partner, Chef Billy Parisi.
As a chef, I know just how important spices are for adding flavor to food, but you don’t have to be a professional chef to master the art of cooking with spice.
Whether you’re grilling meat and fish, roasting vegetables or simmering a soup, spices and dried herbs can elevate just about any dish.
The most common question I’m asked when it comes to spices is, “how do I know which spices to use?” The answer is the “less is more approach!” Rather than loading your kitchen cabinet with an endless assortment of spices, pick a handful that you know you’ll use often, then combine them to create big-flavored seasonings.
Heinen’s has a wide assortment of organic and non-organic spices and dried herbs under their brand, so as you purge and restock your spice selection, I highly recommend checking out their options.
To help build your shopping list, here are the eight spices I always have in my kitchen and different ways to blend them.
Chef Billy Parisi’s Must-Have Spices
- Basil
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Garlic Granules
- Ground Mustard
- Paprika
- Onion Granules
- Oregano
8 Spices to Always Have in Your Kitchen
Ingredients
BBQ Seasoning
- 2 tsp. garlic granules
- 2 tsp. onion granules
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Southwest Seasoning
- 2 tsp. garlic granules
- 2 tsp. onion granules
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Latin Seasoning
- 2 tsp. garlic granules
- 2 tsp. onion granules
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. oregano
- 1 ½ tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Italian Seasoning
- 2 tsp. basil
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp. garlic granules
- 2 tsp. onion granules
- 2 tsp. rosemary
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Mix ingredients until combined
- Use the freshly mixed spice blend immediately, or store in an airtight container.
