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Common Herbs and Spices in Greek Cooking

Thread starter toniiv
Start date Nov 9, 2022

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toniiv

Member

I want to make sure I have a well-stocked spice cabinet for when I want to cook Greek dishes at home. Here is a list of herbs and spices - please let me know if I missed anything:

Allspice
Basil
Cinnamon
Mahleppi
Mastic
Mint
Nutmeg
Oregano
Saffron
Thyme

k_tsoukalas

Moderator

Agreed on the clove! I would also suggest to grow some of your own. I have a pot of mint and oregano on my windowsill so I can enjoy the fresh herbs all year!

toniiv

Member

Thank you! I added clove to my routine.

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