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An Orchestra of Spices from Around the Globe

VARIOUS SPICE GROUPINGS

These spice groupings go well together and provide a framework to make improvised dishes. The groups represented here are basic, Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Latin. These various spice groupings will turn simple rice and bean dishes, soups, or stews into flavorful meals.

*** BASIC SPICE GROUPING

SPICES
salt
sauteed onion
pepper lemon juice
garlic
ginger

OILS
olive oil
canola oil
peanut oil
butter

*** INDIAN SPICE GROUPING

SPICES
turmeric
bay leaf
cumin
brown mustard seeds
coriander
fennel
fresh or dried chilis

OILS
peanut oil
butter

*** MIDDLE EASTERN SPICE GROUPING

SPICES
basil
marjoram
oregano
thyme
lemon juice
bay leaf
red wine vinegar
balsamic vinegar
mint

OILS
olive oil

*** SAVORY SPICE GROUPING (Poultry)

SPICES
rosemary
thyme
nutmeg
sage
black pepper
marjoram
parsley
basil
bay leaf

*** ASIAN SPICE GROUPING

SPICES
soy sauce (tamari, shoyu)
basil
rice or wine vinegar
Chinese five spice
miso
chiles fresh or dried
black bean garlic sauce
sugar

OILS
sesame oil
peanut oil

** MEXICAN SPICE GROUPINGS

SPICES
garlic
cumin
oregano
chilies (a variety)
caynenne