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I love cooking and baking and I like just using whatever I have on hand because using specific recipes is a hassle(It feels like I'm not actually learning how to cook food, if that makes any sense). Anyway, I have a very stocked supply of seasonings but I always end up not knowing what combination to use them in or I don't use enough and my food will taste mostly good, but a little bland. What's the secret to improving my seasoning techniques?

>> No.6558069

tomato paste is the secret.

>> No.6558075

A good way to go about is to have a fucking clue what flavor you want and use spices to achieve that.

>> No.6558082

>>6558075
Good point. So what are some general spice combinations for basic flavors? For example, I understand what rosemary would add to a dish because it's really distinct. But sometimes I'll just add thyme or paprika and....I have no fucking idea if they're adding anything at all

>> No.6558085

>>6558082

taste the spices before putting them on your dish

wa la

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6558604

OP, when your inquiry is that vague, you're going to get dickheaded answers like all of the above.

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>> No.6558667

>>6558055
My advice to you: Look at cuisines from where particular seasonings are used, and get a feel for what goes with what to create successful combinations.

Herbs: Look at Greek, Italian and French food to get a handle on how rosemary, oregano, basil, thyme and parsley are used.

Spices: India is a good starting point. Lots of regional variation and a long history of combining spices to make insanely tasty food. Then just follow the Spice Road through the Middle East to Morocco. By the time you've made a bunch of recipes from these places you should have a rough handle on how spices work.

Then I'd round things out by checking out Turkish and Austro-Hungarian cuisines.

>> No.6558675

>>6558604
>>6558623
>>6558626
not OP, but thanks for posting these anon.

>> No.6558803

>>6558626
>>6558623
>>6558604
This is Op, and I knew I'd get dickheaded answers but if I'm going to ask stupid questions, might as well be anonymous. Thank you so much for these!