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...Other than salt and pepper

For me it's cumin. It's one of the few spices I buy in bulk and actually use up my supply.

In the winter it may lean towards cardamom thanks to copious amounts of chia.

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[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 9 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

Does bouillon count? I tend to use that in place of salt (I think salt is boring) so it goes in almost everything. Other than that, it’s a tie between black pepper, garlic, and onion powder. I don’t use that much in spices actually lol rather use the whole ingredient.

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (2 children)

Freeze dried garlic, by far.
Propably even tops pepper and occassionally also salt.

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 5 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Oh that's interesting. Is it powder?

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 7 points 22 hours ago

im not the cook of the family and failing at flavoring is my main failing so I asked my wife and she says onion powder or minced onion with garlic not far behind.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 4 points 20 hours ago

Penzys frozen pizza topping.

[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 6 points 22 hours ago

I find myself using more bullion lately. I also have been using a dry smoke seasoning for when I want a more grilled flavor without the grill.

[–] mmcintyre@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago (3 children)
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[–] toofpic@lemmy.world 6 points 23 hours ago

Khmeli Suneli (Georgian spice mix, perfect for meat seasoning)

cumin, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder are my heavy hitters

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (3 children)

Salt.

Other than salt and pepper

Oh... Taco Seasoning.

[–] iveseenthat@reddthat.com 1 points 16 hours ago

Scrolled too much to find salt

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Whatever is cheapest (though 90℅ of the time, the only option is McCormick).

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago

Those Irish really know their seas on things

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[–] Godnroc@lemmy.world 5 points 23 hours ago (1 children)
  1. Garlic salt
  2. ~~Pepper~~
  3. ~~Salt~~
  4. Paprika
[–] pilferjinx@piefed.social 2 points 21 hours ago

Garlic salt or powder. The salt is usually a blend and often has sugar. I just make my own blend but prefer fresh almost every time.

[–] HexesofVexes@lemmy.world 5 points 23 hours ago

It's a toss up between smoked paprika and chipotle powder.

chilies, followed very closely by garlic

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago

Sea salt. Used on more items.

Pepper. Used in volume.

[–] marzhall@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Italian Sausage Seasoning (from Penzey's, even!). It's part of my pepperoni roll recipe (it goes on the pan the roll cooks on, as well as is brushed on the roll) and really takes things to the next level.

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[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Penzeys has a couple of blends I really like:

Pie Spice:

https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/pie-spice/c-24/p-3079/pd-s

"Hand-mixed from: cinnamon (China, Korintje, Ceylon, Vietnamese), vanilla sugar (sugar, vanilla bean), mace, ginger, nutmeg, anise seed and clove."

Good anywhere you'd use cinnamon, but also surprisingly good on hot, buttered popcorn.

Mural of Flavor:

https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/mural-of-flavor/c-24/p-219/pd-s

"Hand-mixed from: spices, shallots, onion, garlic, lemon peel, citric acid, chives and orange peel."

Good on meats, sandwiches, but the surprise to me was adding it to chowders makes it taste like Chicken in a Biscuit crackers.

[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

A few comments have mentioned penzeys. I only now realized that the random picture I grabbed was penzeys. I will have to try their stuff.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

They have physical stores here that are great!

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