What are some popular Mediterranean spices?!
Answers: I would like to add a Mediterranean section in the grocery store I work at. What are the most used spices.
Here's a partial list of herbs and spices commonly used in a variety of foods from the Mediteranean basin. I'm sure I've inadvertently left out a few.
garlic, bay leaf, basil, aniseed, cinnamon, capers, thyme, cardamom, cloves, saffron, coriander, cumin, tarragon, chives, fennel, juniper berries, paprika, mace, mint, cilantro, mustard, nutmeg, oregano, white and black pepper, chili peppers, parsley, shallot, purslane, rosemary, sage, sesame seeds, ginger, marjoram
oregano
Some popularly used spices in the Mediterranean are annatto, cumin, saffron, rosemary, spicy paprika, oregano, sweet paprika.
well were you can always buy fresh...
Basil, oregano, fennel, flat leaf parsley, mint, thyme
all these are great
def. cilantro
Garlic, genger seasonal spices in season. Make sure everything is fresh and in season. Try bell peppers and vandalia onions also, there wonderful and healthy for you.
Marjoram, thyme, rosemary, savory, basil, oregano,savory, sage, lavender, parsley, crushed peppers, black pepper, cloves, fennel, nutmeg and fenugreek.