How do you season your food?
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
February 17, 2019 12:25pm CST
I know there are many different kinds of seasonings. I guess the ones I use the most are pepper and salt. And lots of it!
I use chili powder when I make homemade chili, plus some dried red pepper flakes. With meatloaf, I use Italian seasoning (which includes Thyme and Oregano.)
I hear a lot about using Turmeric and Cumin, but I've never tried it. Do you use those spices?
I also like to use Old Bay seafood seasoning when we cook shrimp, crab cakes, or other seafood.
With so many myLotters from all parts of the world, I'm sure there are many different and unusual ways to season foods.
What's your favorite from where you live?
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@Nana49 (3399)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I use accent alot its is really good and i like add honey in some of. My foods to sweeten and add a dab of butter and let it boil down togeather i do that with cooked carrots alot .. And like you i use alot of salt and pepper on most dishes..
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
Yes, I love candied carrots! I boil the fresh carrots until tender, then drain the water and add butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon and simmer a while. The kids love them.
@snowy22315 (209073)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I have a generic low salt seasoner I will use sometimes.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
18 Feb 19
I use white and black pepper, oregano and thyme (never together, I am Italian 
)chili powder and paprika, mustard grains, caraway, cumin when I prepare Moroccan food. I make at home an "Old Bay Seasoning" because t's not available here, I had an old package and I use the different spices and herbs to recreate it.
)chili powder and paprika, mustard grains, caraway, cumin when I prepare Moroccan food. I make at home an "Old Bay Seasoning" because t's not available here, I had an old package and I use the different spices and herbs to recreate it.2 people like this
@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
18 Feb 19
@1creekgirl When I visited distant countries and I bought this kind of spices I always copied the ingredients, because most of them are not available in Europe.
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
17 Feb 19
we mostly use salt and pepper too, but also garlic salt. As we use all three for steaks, roast beef, and chicken.
the only other seasonings we use is whole oregano, basil leaves, and Italian seasoning.. which is only for our spaghetti sauce, with the salt, pepper and garlic salt.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
Sounds a lot like what I use, too.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
17 Feb 19
@1creekgirl my mom says I'm going to kill her one of these days from all the pepper and garlic salt i put on all the meats.
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@NJChicaa (127164)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I use salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, sage, dry mustard, etc. I like Emeril's Essence and McCormick Brazilian Steakhouse blends too. I've bought some great blends from Penzey's as well.
Cumin is often used in taco seasoning mixes. You've probably had it before without knowing it.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
Thanks! I knew you would know a lot about different spices. Isn't cumin supposed to be really healthy for us?
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@NJChicaa (127164)
• United States
17 Feb 19
@1creekgirl I believe so. Turmeric too--that one is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is supposed to help protect the brain I think.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
The one with the pretty white dove that had a green background? I did, it was so pretty. Did my comment not show up?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89795)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb 19
I use a lot of seasonings....salt and pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, turmeric, seasoning salt sometimes....they are all good :)
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89795)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb 19
@1creekgirl Not all at once of course :)
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@snowy22315 (209073)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I was thinking of starting a discussion something like this. I usually just use a little salt and pepper, and sometimes just pepper. It depends on the food. I was in a panic this morning because I couldn't find the pepper. Luckily I found some.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
You sound like me! I can't cook without black pepper.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I would make ours more spicy, but my husband likes mild.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Feb 19
I use turmeric in my bread and butter pickles I make. I use cumin in chili. I use sage in dressings/stuffing. I use basil in salads both green and others.
Yes I use many spices and herbs.
Garlic, salt and black pepper are my daily spices.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I forgot about sage. I use it in stuffing and several poultry dishes.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
17 Feb 19
I use whatever is needed like so many garlic or onions, salt, curry, or whatever the menu dictates.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I use a lot of cinnamon which is said to be healthy for us.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
18 Feb 19
@1creekgirl
I use pepper, salt, red paprika and we have spicy stuff that I put on.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
18 Feb 19
I guess I'm just not real familiar with those spices.
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