What basic seasonings does LGCM recommend I keep in my kitchen?

We try to keep our recipes simple so that you don’t have to make a trip to a specialty spice store every time you want to make a recipe you see on our website. Some recipes call for exotic ingredients, but you’ll be able to make most of our recipes with these items:

BASIC STAPLES

  • Salt – we generally use kosher for most purposes.
  • Black Pepper – we like to use fresh ground pepper for extra flavor.
  • Olive oil and vegetable oil – vegetable oil works better for cooking many recipes, but olive oil has better flavor.
  • All-purpose flour.
  • White & brown sugar.

SEASONING BLENDS

  • LGCM Ultimate Steak & Roast Rub or other similar Montreal-style blend for beef.
  • BBQ seasoning blend – our Rump Rubs or Pork Barbecue Spice are excellent choices.
  • Italian seasoning blend.
  • Taco / Fajita / Southwest seasoning blend.

BASIC SPICES

  • Dried basil.
  • Cayenne pepper.
  • Chili powder.
  • Cumin.
  • Garlic powder.
  • Oregano.
  • Paprika.
  • Parsley flakes.
  • Seasoned salt like Lawry’s.

LIQUIDS & SAUCES

  • Broth concentrate like you can get at LGCM – we have beef, chicken and veggie available. They all have long shelf lives and great flavor!
  • Dijon mustard.
  • Hot sauce.
  • Soy sauce.
  • Tomato paste.
  • Vinegar.
  • Worcestershire sauce.

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