Spice it up!

Everyone should have a few (or a few million, if you are me) spices on hand at all times.  I have listed the simplest.  I will add and remove from this list as I so choose.  Why?  Because I do what I want.

For everyday:

• Minced Garlic
• Found in every grocery store in a jar.  I go for the mega jar because it's about a dollar more than the little guy and I go through that shit faster than little kids with cupcakes.
  (OR)
• Garlic Powder
• I said POWDER!  Garlic salt need not apply.  We're in a world where salt is major food group, don't fall prey to the salt!
• Minced Onion
• For all those times I somehow don't have either a yellow onion or a green onion, and I just seriously don't know how it happens.
  (OR)
• Onion Powder
• I'm not telling you to dump a 1/2 cup into anything, but sometimes you would be impressed with what a teaspoon or two can do for a dish!
• Mild Chili Powder
• Tacos.  'Nuff said.
• Whole Peppercorns w/ a stylin' Pepper Mill
• Having freshly milled pepper is just too good to continue on the path of pre-ground.
• Salt
• Let's face it, you need it!  Just consider your intake.  But if you made a box meal of something, hide the salt!
• Cinnamon
• Who doesn't like a good cinnamon and sugar slice of toast on occasion?

For pizazz:

• Chipotle Chili Seasoning
• I love, love, LOVE this stuff.  I should buy stock in it.  See my recipe for Chipotle Deep.
• Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle
• This stuff works for pizza, potatoes, sandwiches, just plain in your hand...
• Mo Rub
• I found this delcious concoction at the Iowa State Fair.  It's not all about fried food!  Well, they did put it as a dry rub on wings...
• Cayenne
• A little sweet heat.  Use sparingly if you are a wimp.

For intermediates:

• Ground Ginger
• I don't buy ginger by the root because I just do not use it enough to not waste the whole root.  Sure you can break off a piece to buy it, but why buy it in 1/4 inch pieces?
• Celery Seed
• Goes well in slaws and tuna and chicken salads.  [Recipes in waiting]
• Celery Salt
• My husband's uncle introduced me to celery salt on wings.  I apparently love wings.  No, no, I LOVE wings.
• Dill
• Just trust me on this.
• Ground Mustard
• I randomly throw this in with my to-die-for chicken strips on occasion, on marinading steaks, and other bizarre places.  Definitely something worthwhile!