When it comes to cooking and baking with spices, your possibilities are almost endless. Spices go a long way in making a tasty dish even tastier. Consider the following spices essential to your kitchen.

Garlic powder. If you love garlic and prefer not to use the fresh variety, garlic powder is the next best thing. To save money it can be purchased in bulk quantity, should you find that you are using it frequently.

Garlic powder can be used in casseroles, sprinkled on meats before or after cooking or used to make homemade garlic bread. (Don’t confuse garlic powder with garlic salt, which is a combination of garlic AND salt.)

If you prepare a lot of chicken dishes, sage is a spice that you want to keep on hand. It is considered a ‘full flavor’ spice that should be used somewhat sparingly. For the best flavor, sage should be added during the last stages of cooking. Fresh sage yields a milder flavor than dried.

Cinnamon isn’t just for cinnamon rolls. It can be used in countless recipes from desserts to curries. Let’s face it; pumpkin pie wouldn’t be pumpkin pie without the distinct taste of cinnamon.

Interesting to note, it is an ancient spice that can be traced back to 2800 B.C. In medieval times, it was used to treat ailments such as coughing and sore throats.

The next time you find yourself in the mood for a tasty snack that is reminiscent of your childhood… eat a piece of cinnamon toast. You’ll be glad you did!

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