After all, these ingredients are essential to add a special touch to your recipes and enhance the flavors of your food.
Published on Tuesday August 08, 2023 updated 2023-09-04 13:50 PM
by natur3After all, these ingredients are essential to add a special touch to your recipes and enhance the flavors of your food.
However, overdoing the amount of spices and condiments we buy can be a waste of money and space in the pantry.
Often, we end up buying several pots of spices that we use only once or twice and end up being forgotten in the back of the cupboard.
In this article, we will show you that it is not necessary to buy everything you usually buy every month when it comes to seasonings and condiments.
We will present some practical tips for you to save and optimize the use of these ingredients that are so important in cooking.
And truth! We often buy a variety of spices and condiments, but we don't always need all of them in abundantly or so often.
Here are some tips to cut down on unnecessary shopping and two complete recipes for efficiently using your spices and condiments:
Before you go shopping, make a list of the spices and condiments you actually use regularly.
Of course, there may be special occasions when you need a more exotic spice, but in general, try to keep your list lean.
Some spices and condiments can be used in multiple recipes, making them more versatile.
For example, ground pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and smoked paprika are ingredients that can add flavor to a variety of dishes.
If you rarely use a seasoning or condiment, consider buying in smaller quantities that way you avoid storing them too long and losing quality.
The ready-made spice mixes found in supermarkets are often more expensive than buying the ingredients separately.
Learn how to make your own blends such as garam masala, curry powder or taco seasoning. This will save you money and allow you to be in control of the ingredients you are using