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| Spice | Flavor | Styles | Dishes | Goes with Produce | Goes with Proteins | Goes with Spices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspice | |
Earthy, Sweet | Caribbean | Breads, Desserts, Soups | Apples, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips | Beef, Lamb | Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Nutmeg |
| Basil | |
Sweet | Italian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Thai | Dry Rubs, Marinades, Salad Dressings, Sauces | Bell Peppers, Eggplant, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Zucchini | Cheeses, Chicken, Fish, Pork | Garlic Powder, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme |
| Bay Leaves | |
Bitter | Cajun, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean | Curries, Rice | Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tomatoes | Beans, Lentils, Shellfish | Oregano, Sage, Thyme |
| Black Pepper | |
Peppery, Spicy | Cajun, Indian, Italian, Thai | Dry Rubs, Marinades, Rice, Sauces, Soups, Stuffings, Tomato Sauces | Artichokes, Avocados, Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Eggplant, Green Beans, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini | Beef, Chicken, Duck, Fish, Lamb, Pork, Shellfish, Tofu | Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Salt, Thyme |
| Cajun Seasoning | |
Smoky, Spicy | Cajun | Dry Rubs, Marinades | Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Onions, Peas, Squash, Tomatoes | Beans, Beef, Chicken, Fish, Lamb, Pork | Allspice, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Paprika, Salt, Thyme |
| Cardamom | |
Sweet | Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African, Thai | Curries, Rice | Carrots, Citrus, Corn, Peas, Squash, Sweet Potatoes | Chicken, Duck, Lentils, Pork | Cinnamon, Cumin, Ginger, Turmeric |
| Cayenne Pepper | |
Peppery, Spicy | Cajun, Indian | Marinades, Rice, Salad Dressings, Sauces, Soups | Bell Peppers, Corn, Eggplant, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Zucchini | Beef, Chicken, Fish | Cinnamon, Cumin, Paprika |
| Chili Powder | |
Spicy | Cajun, Mexican | Curries, Dry Rubs, Soups, Stir-fry | Bell Peppers, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes | Beef, Chicken, Pork | Allspice, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cloves, Coriander, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Paprika, Tumeric |
| Cilantro | |
Earthy, Lemony | Indian, Italian, Mexican | Rice, Sauces, Tomato Sauces | Avocados, Citrus, Coconut, Corn, Onions, Tomatoes | Beef, Chicken, Fish, Pork | Black Pepper, Cloves, Coriander, Garlic Powder, Oregano |
| Cinnamon | |
Earthy, Sweet | Caribbean, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, North African | Breads, Desserts, Fruit Sauces | Apples, Carrots, Pears, Squash, Sweet Potatoes | Chicken, Lamb | Allspice, Cloves, Nutmeg |
| Cloves | |
Earthy, Sweet | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern | Breads, Curries, Desserts, Marinades, Soups | Apples, Beets, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes | Lamb, Pork | Allspice, Basil, Cinnamon, Nutmeg |
| Coriander | |
Earthy, Peppery | Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern | Curries, Dry Rubs, Marinades, Sauces, Soups, Stuffings | Bell Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes | Beef, Chicken, Fish, Pork, Tofu | Chili Powder, Cinnamon, Cumin |
| Cumin | |
Earthy, Smoky | Indian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, North African, Thai | Curries, Dry Rubs, Marinades, Rice, Sauces, Soups | Carrots, Corn, Eggplant, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Zucchini | Beans, Beef, Chicken, Fish, Lentils, Pork, Tofu | Cinnamon, Garlic Powder, Ginger, Oregano, Turmeric |
| Curry Powder | |
Earthy, Savory, Spicy | Indian, Thai | Curries, Rice | Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Onions | Beans, Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork, Tofu | Allspice, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Ginger, Nutmeg, Turmeric |
| Garlic Powder | |
Savory | Caribbean, French, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Thai | Curries, Dry Rubs, Marinades, Salad Dressings, Sauces, Soups, Stir-Fry | Avocados, Cabbage, Carrots, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Zucchini | Beans, Beef, Chicken, Fish, Tofu | Coriander, Cumin, Oregano, Turmeric |
| Ginger | |
Sweet, Warm | Caribbean, Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, North African, Thai | Curries, Marinades, Rice, Stir-Fry | Beets, Carrots, Citrus, Squash, Sweet Potatoes | Beef, Chicken, Fish, Pork, Tofu | Cloves, Curry Powder, Garlic Powder, Nutmeg |
| Nutmeg | |
Sweet | Caribbean, French, Indian | Rice, Sauces, Stuffings | Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Squash, Sweet Potatoes | Fish, Lamb | Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cumin, Ginger |
| Oregano | |
Earthy | Cajun, French, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern | Dry Rubs, Marinades, Salad Dressings, Soups, Tomato Sauces | Artichokes, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Zucchini | Beans, Chicken, Fish, Lamb, Pork | Bay Leaves, Chili Powder, Thyme |
| Paprika | |
Sweet, Warm | Cajun, Indian, North African | Marinades, Rice, Salad Dressings, Soups | Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Squash | Chicken, Lamb, Shellfish, Tofu | Cardamom, Chili Powder, Cinnamon, Cumin, Garlic Powder |
| Rosemary | |
Earthy | Cajun, French, Italian, Mediterranean | Breads, Marinades | Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Potatoes | Beans, Chicken, Fish, Lamb, Pork | Basil, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Thyme |
| Sage | |
Earthy, Warm | Cajun, French, Italian, Mediterranean | Breads, Marinades, Pastas, Rice, Soups, Stuffings | Apples, Celery, Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes | Beans, Beef, Chicken, Pork | Cilantro, Garlic Powder, Ginger, Paprika, Rosemary, Thyme |
| Salt | |
Savory, Zesty | Cajun, Italian, Mexican, Thai | Dry Rubs, Marinades, Rice, Sauces, Soups, Stuffings, Tomato Sauces | |||
| Thyme | |
Earthy | Cajun, French, Italian, Mediterranean | Dry Rubs, Marinades, Salad Dressings, Soups | Carrots, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, Zucchini | Beef, Chicken, Fish, Lamb, Lentils, Pork | Oregano, Rosemary |
| Turmeric | |
Bitter, Peppery | Indian, North African, Thai | Curries, Rice | Cabbage, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes | Beans, Chicken, Fish, Lentils, Tofu | Cardamom, Garlic Powder |