Spice Guide

We are frequently asked if there are certain spices that are recommended for different types of food. The following is a list of recommended spices by food groups and types - always feel free to experiment!

Beans
cumin, cayenne, chile, parsley, pepper, sage, thyme
Beef
basil, bay, chile, cilantro, curry, cumin, garlic, marjoram, mustard, oregano, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, thyme
Breads
anise, basil, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, lemon peel, orange peel, oregano, poppy seeds, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme
Cheese
basil, caraway, celery seed, chile, chives, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, lemon peel, marjoram, mint, mustard, nutmeg, paprika, parsley, pepper, sage, tarragon, thyme
Corn
chile, curry, dill, marjoram, parsley, thyme
Eggs
basil, chile, chives, curry, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon peel, marjoram, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, sage, tarragon, thyme
Fish
anise, basil, bay, cayenne, celery seed, chives, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemon peel, marjoram, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, saffron, sage, tarragon
Fruits
allspice, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mint
Lamb
basil, bay, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, curry, dill, garlic, marjoram, mint, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, thyme
Potatoes
basil, caraway, celery seed, chives, coriander, dill, marjoram, oregano, paprika, parsley, poppy seed, rosemary, tarragon, thyme
Poultry
allspice, basil, bay, cinnamon, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, mustard, paprika, rosemary, saffron, sage, tarragon, thyme
Salad Dressings
basil, celery seed, chives, dill, fennel, garlic, marjoram, mustard, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, rosemary, saffron, tarragon, thyme
Soups
basil, bay, chile, chives, cumin, dill, fennel, garlic, marjoram, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, thyme
Sweets
allspice, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, lemon peel, mace, mint, nutmeg, orange peel, rosemary
Tomatoes
basil, bay, celery seed, chile, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, gumbo file, lemon grass, marjoram, oregano, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, thyme