An important step to making delicious home cooked food is making sure your kitchen is well supplied with the right herbs and spices.
Here are 6 you should always have in your kitchen.
Paprika
An incredibly useful spice, paprika can transform potato, meat and fish dishes. Just sprinkle on the top of prepare a marinade.
Coriander
Coriander completes noodle dishes, soups and salads. The powerful, fresh taste complements the other ingredients and can turn a bland meal into a beautiful one.
Garlic
Garlic is of course the basis of many a-delicious meal. Crush or chop the garlic cloves as a base for a stew, a salad, Bolognese, pizza, pastas or stir-fries. A simple alternative to garlic cloves is to buy a pot of garlic powder. This can easily be sprinkled with minimum fuss.
Cumin
Cumin can combine beautifully with other herbs such as coriander, cinnamon, thyme, mint or fennel, for both savory and sweet dishes.
Italian Mixed Herbs
If your kitchen is well stocked with these Italian herbs, you can make mouth watering pizzas, pastas and cheese on toast. Simply sprinkle your herbs before serving.
Pepper
And finally, ground black pepper is a classic for a reason. It seasons bland food and makes it taste great. Combine it with salt, and you will have a simple but always tasty dish.