Every beginner cook should have these 7 spices in their cabinet

Most of us understand that throwing bulk ingredients into a pan — no salt, no pepper, no seasoning —and then eating them as-is in not a particularly transformative culinary experience. That said, it can sometimes be intimidating for beginner cooks to know where to start when the time comes to build out their spice cabinet.

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But here's a little secret: Most food, on its own accord, is innately good. Spices (and fresh herbs) just build upon that already intact flavor. That means that you don't a cabinet full of expensive cutesy-named spice blends in order to prepare some truly high-quality food.

So, for those who are looking to bulk up the spices in their cupboard or diversify their at-home cookery, here's a simple run-down of the top spices all cooks should have at their disposal.

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