MAUI Kitchen Basics Herbs and Spices

The home kitchen is where basics should start, with all those cooking shows on television where celeb chefs are utilizing alien herbs and spices, the home cook that is just starting out does not need to feel insecure, if a home foodie can have the basic of culinary herbs and spices, he or she can go very far. Here are some of the most basic herbs and spices you'll need to cover lots of dishes from all over this planet.


Bottled dried herbs and spices.


Oregano
Basil
Dill
Thyme
Rosemary
Sage
Cinnamon Sticks
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
Whole Cloves
Ground Black Pepper
Sea Salt
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Curry Powder


Liquids


Soy Sauce
White Vinegar
Rice Wine Vinegar
Canola Oil
Fish Sauce


Fresh


Ginger 
Garlic
Shallots
Lemons
Limes


Salt and pepper are so basic, that it can enhance a piece of fish, chicken, pork, or beef. If you have just salt and pepper, you can actually do alright. Having Thyme can add to roasts, sprinkling some on a beef roast with salt and pepper, as a home cook, you'll do exceptionally well.


Asian dishes? Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, shallots, you'll do fine, if you're doing Vietnamese, Thai, or Filipino cooking, adding a dash of fish sauce...man you'll be the star chef in your inner circle of friends and family. Doing Italian? You have the Basil, Oregano, and Garlic... what more do you really need?


Happy Cooking
Ron