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A well-stocked spice rack doesn’t need dozens of jars—for freshness’ sake it’s best to buy spices as you need them. (Especially the world’s most expensive spice.)
But there are some staples that you’ll grab for again and again! Here are 10 essential spices that should be in a well-stocked pantry.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is made from the peeled, dried and rolled bark several kinds of trees, usually from Southeast Asia. Look for Saigon cinnamon, also known as Vietnamese cinnamon, which has around 1-5% essential oil content. (It’s the highest of all the cinnamon species.)
The warm and spicy flavor is essential when baking, but cinnamon is also at home with a range of savory recipes.
