The Pantry Essentials Collection

Name: The Pantry Essentials Collection
Brand: The Spice House
Price: 150.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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A lovely selection of spices designed to elevate any kitchen. Perfect as a thoughtful holiday, newlywed, or housewarming gift, this collection brings together fundamental flavors that inspire creativity in the kitchen. Each spice is selected for its quality and versatility, ensuring your pantry is prepared for every occasion, from family brunch to holiday dinners.

24-Jar Box $150.00

Items Featured in This Collection

Sweet Basil

A dried herb that retains its sweet, fresh flavor and vivid green color, ideal for pairing with tomato, garlic, gin, and vodka, thanks to California's superior drying technique.

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Sweet Basil

Chefs and mixologists slap their basil to release its sweet freshness. It pairs perfectly with tomato and garlic but also with gin and vodka. This dried version of Sweet Basil has many benefits, among them that you don't have to slap it.

Turkish Bay Leaves

The large, fragrant leaves from Turkey are ideal for enhancing the flavor of sauces, stews, soups, and curries, offering a culinary inspiration reminiscent of ancient times.

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Turkish Bay Leaves

The Oracle of Delphi chewed fresh laurel leaves for divine inspiration. When dried, they make for inspired sauces, stews, soups, and curries. We chased the bay leaf around the world and decided the large, fragrant Turkish variety is our favorite. Visit our blog to learn more about bay leaves and discover new recipes.

Cayenne Pepper

Widely used in Caribbean, Creole, and Cajun cuisines, this pepper offers a heat level between 35,000 to 70,000 Scoville units and is known for enhancing dishes from shellfish to traditional cheese pies.

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Cayenne Pepper

Derived from the Tupi word for pepper, cayenne appears in Caribbean, Creole, and Cajun cuisine. It complements shellfish and is an amazing addition to the filling for a Lancashire cheese and onion pie. Cayenne Pepper is hotter than jalapeño and milder than habanero.

Celery Seeds

A small, slightly bitter seed commonly used for its strong flavor in sauerkraut, pickling, cold vegetable salads, and as a fragrant addition to salad dressings.

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Celery Seeds

Celery grew wild in Sicily, was carried north as a medicinal plant, and, by the 17th century, was eaten in France and Italy as salad. Gardeners realized planting it late yielded longer, milder stalks that survived winter. Today, our fragrant Celery Seeds are delicious in slaw, essential for pickles, and a pleasant addition to salad dressings.

Crushed Red Chiles

An essential condiment, originating from North Macedonia, that adds moderate heat to Italian dishes, including pizza and tomato sauce, as well as Mexican, South American, and Asian cuisines, with a Scoville heat range of 15,000 to 45,000.

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Crushed Red Chiles

Crushed red pepper flakes are an icon of Italian family restaurant tables. Their use as a condiment originated in Bukovo, a village in North Macedonia, where the spicy red peppers grow abundantly. This cheery mix of flakes and seeds adds moderate heat to tomato sauce, homemade sausage, and, of course, pizza!

Mild Chili Powder

At the heart of Tex-Mex cuisine, this blend is essential for seasoning meat in dishes like chili, tacos, and enchilada sauce, while also serving as a flavorful rub for barbecue or grilled items.

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Mild Chili Powder

Hailing from the American Southwest, chili powder is at the core of Tex-Mex cooking. Use it to season meat for chili and tacos. Our powder is mixed in small batches. Also available in Medium Chili Powder.

Saigon Ground Cassia Cinnamon

Harvested from Vietnam, this spice is known for its intense flavor and warm, sweet undertones, enhancing both savory and sweet culinary dishes with its rich aroma and complexity.

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Saigon Ground Cassia Cinnamon

Among the myriad of spices the world offers, the Saigon Ground Cassia Cinnamon holds a revered place, often hailed as the epitome of true cinnamon flavor. Harvested from the lush landscapes of Vietnam, this cinnamon variety is distinctive in its potency and aroma. We grind the Vietnamese Cinnamon bark in house, and it produces a dark, rich cinnamon with quite a bit of spiciness. We love this cinnamon in sweet baking recipes where cinnamon is the starring flavor - especially cinnamon rolls, French toast, and apple pie. It’s by far our favorite cinnamon. Visit our blog to learn about the different varieties of cinnamon.

Ground Moroccan Coriander Seeds

A versatile spice used in various global cuisines, known for adding subtle sweetness to dishes such as breads, pastries, and meats, derived from a plant that also provides cilantro.

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Ground Moroccan Coriander Seeds

Coriander is both an herb (the leaves) and a spice (the seeds). German, Pakistani, African, and Persian chefs all use Ground Coriander Seeds to flavor vastly different cuisines. Moroccan coriander is the most commonly imported. Also available in Whole Moroccan Coriander, or Whole Indian Coriander.

Ground Cumin Seeds

A potent and versatile spice bringing earthy warmth and aromatic depth to global cuisines, enhancing everything from curries and chili to guacamole and roasted vegetables.

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Ground Cumin Seeds

Unleash your full culinary potential with The Spice House's Ground Cumin Seeds. This spice is our best selling variation of the legendary cumin seed, celebrated for its unique, slightly nutty, and gently peppery essence. A sprinkle of our ground cumin infuses your dishes with a comforting, yet invigorating depth. Cumin's savory pungency has been essential in curries for thousands of years. Today, you can use our Ground Cumin spice as a key flavor in American chili and barbecue sauces, certain Swiss and Dutch cheeses, Mexican bean dishes, and many Central Asian dishes. Also available in Whole Cumin Seeds. Visit our blog to learn more and cumin and discover new recipes.

Sweet Curry

A flavorful blend that offers the rich taste of South Asia without any heat, ideal for those starting their culinary journey in curry making.

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Sweet Curry

The word curry is Tamil for sauce. In the 17th century, curry powder was introduced to the Western hemisphere when employees of the British East India Company decided to take home the flavors of South Asia. This blend is our most popular for remaining rich in flavor with no heat.

Dill Weed

A vibrant and flavorful herb used in European, Greek, Slavic, Turkish, German, and Persian cuisines, known for its sweet flavor and historical significance, enhancing dishes like yogurt sauces, gravlax, casseroles, and more.

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Dill Weed

Dill weed is a culinary map of Europe: its fresh, intensely bright zing is found in Swedish gravlax, Finnish dill soup, Polish mizeria, Ukrainian borscht, and Greek roast lamb. Try it with chickpeas and sweet potatoes with a miso tahini sauce or simply in some herbed crackers!

Fennel Seeds

Originating from historical uses as a remedy and protective charm, this aromatic spice with an anise-like flavor enhances biscotti, candies, and herbal tea, and is integral to Kashmiri and Gujarati cuisines, as well as various regional dishes involving tomatoes, seafood, and pork.

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Fennel Seeds

Wild fennel is one of two scents we think of as distinctly Sicilian (the other being orange blossoms). Fragrant and mysterious, fennel has a taste similar to anise. Properly used, it adds a royal note to biscotti, candies and herbal tea and is a key ingredient in Kashmiri and Gujarati cuisine, as well as many of our favorite sausages.

Granulated Garlic

Premium California-grown granulated seasoning offers a bold, aromatic experience, ideal for elevating various recipes with its vibrant intensity and versatile, full-bodied flavor.

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Granulated Garlic

Dive into a flavorful journey with The Spice House's Granulated Garlic, where each jar sings with gusto and aromatic fervor, transforming everyday meals into culinary masterpieces. Every jar of our premium, California-grown granulated garlic is an ode to our partner’s careful cultivation. It's a treasure for both professional chefs and home cooks alike. Zest up those chicken breasts, burgers, bowls of popcorn, and other recipes. One quarter of a teaspoon is equivalent to one small clove. Also available in Roasted Granulated Garlic or Minced Garlic.

Italian Herb Blend

A versatile blend of classic and natural herbs embodying the authentic essence of Italian cuisine, perfect for enhancing pastas, pizzas, meats, and more with a burst of aromatic flavor.

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Italian Herb Blend

Experience the soul of Italian cuisine with our Italian Herbs Blend, a tribute to the rich culinary heritage of Italy. Featuring essential herbs like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram, this blend is more than a seasoning—it's a flavorful journey through Italy’s sunlit hills. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a passionate home cook, this blend makes it easy to infuse your dishes with authentic Italian charm.

Mustard Powder, Medium Heat

This versatile spice, with historical significance, enhances dishes with its unique sharp heat, making it suitable for salad dressings, curries, and condiments, while also serving as an excellent emulsifier for rich, fatty gravies.

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Mustard Powder, Medium Heat

Often overshadowed by ketchup in American cuisine, mustard has more history and a greater range of flavor. Its heat level spans the spectrum from mild to wild. In powder form, it can be mixed into salad dressings, added to South Asian curries, or simply reconstituted as a spread. Also available in Yellow Mustard Seed, Brown Mustard Seed. Visit our blog to learn more about mustard seeds.

Granulated White Onion

A convenient, tear-free option for adding robust onion flavor to dishes, substituting fresh onions with ease and measured precision.

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Granulated White Onion

These California-grown dried onions are dried carefully to retain their pungency. This granulated version is a tear-free way to add a kick to rubs, marinades, or just plain steaks. Proportion: 1 tablespoon of dried granulated onion = 1 medium, fresh onion. Also available in Toasted Granulated Onion.

Mediterranean Oregano

A bold, minty, and earthy herb with citrusy brightness, perfect for every Mediterranean dish.

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Mediterranean Oregano

A bold, minty, and earthy herb with citrusy brightness, perfect for every Mediterranean dish including grilled meats, sauces, and pasta.

Hungarian Sweet Paprika

An all-natural, versatile seasoning with a rich, earthy flavor and subtle sweetness, originating from the Kalocsa region of Hungary, perfect for adding color and depth to dishes such as goulash, chicken paprikash, and various international cuisines.

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Hungarian Sweet Paprika

This very high quality Hungarian Sweet Paprika from the Kalocsa region of Hungary bears the name Csemege, or Exquisite Delicacy. This all-natural and versatile seasoning is derived from the dried and ground fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant. With its rich, earthy flavor and a subtle hint of sweetness, it brings an authentic taste of Hungary to your dishes. Hungarian Sweet Paprika adds color, depth, and a unique taste to your favorite recipes, making it an indispensable addition to any kitchen.

Tellicherry Peppercorns

These handpicked peppercorns offer a unique balance of heat, citrus notes, and sweetness, making them an essential all-purpose seasoning for enhancing almost any meal.

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Tellicherry Peppercorns

Experience a burst of bold, complex flavors when you cook with our premium Tellicherry Peppercorns. Sourced from the finest farms in northern Kerala on India's southwest coast, these black peppercorns boast a perfect balance of heat and aroma that will elevate your dishes to new heights. Say goodbye to bland, store-bought pepper and discover the true essence of fresh, fragrant Tellicherry Peppercorns in every grind.

Cracked Rosemary Needles

With a storied past, this spice is known for its piney flavor that enhances roast potatoes, sauces, and breads, and is popular in both European and American cuisines particularly with lamb and chicken dishes.

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Cracked Rosemary Needles

Mentioned in Don Quixote and Hamlet, rosemary has a storied past. Believed to ward off thieves, boost memory, and inspire fidelity among newlyweds, the true power of these cracked needles is the piney flavor they lend to roast potatoes, sauces, and breads.

Rubbed Sage

Characteristic flavor of classic dishes like turkey stuffing and sausages, known for its healing properties and believed to improve memory, was traditionally used in ancient medicine to counteract indigestion from rich foods.

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Rubbed Sage

Sage is the characteristic flavor of saltimbocca, turkey stuffing, and Lincolnshire sausages. Traditionally rubbed between the hands, our Dalmatian fresh rubbed dried sage is ground slowly in small batches to preserve its flavor and texture.

Turmeric

A key ingredient in Asian curries and stews, this vibrant spice is celebrated for its golden color and mustard-like flavor, and historically used as a dyestuff for its brilliance, offering good luck and cultural significance in various traditions.

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Turmeric

Celebrated for its golden color and its mustard-like taste, turmeric is a key ingredient in curries and stews across Asia. Added to cakes or steamed milk, turmeric is an unexpected treat at the end of a meal.

Ground Ginger

A finely-milled, aromatic spice derived from a root, offering a zesty warmth and lemony freshness, enhancing dishes globally from spicy curries to gingerbread cookies, while also known for its medicinal benefits.

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Ground Ginger

Unearth the magic of Ground Ginger, a spice that bridges the gap between zesty warmth and aromatic sweetness. This golden powder, derived from the ginger root, has traveled through time, adorning the spice racks of medieval cooks and modern-day chefs alike. Ground Ginger is a testament to versatility, potency, and the sheer delight of flavors that both invigorate and comfort. Most dried ginger in the U.S. comes from India, but the highest quality Ground Ginger comes from China. It can be difficult to find. That's why we're here! Visit our blog to learn more about ginger root and discover new recipes.

The House Blend Herbs

Classic herbs meet garden veggies in this salt-free blend.

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The House Blend Herbs

Our House Blend Herbs combines classic herbs with aromatic vegetables in a carefully crafted, salt-free blend. Featuring bright basil, robust oregano, pungent garlic, and sweet tomato, this blend enhances the natural flavors of your dishes without overpowering them. Ideal for seasoning everything from sauces and soups to grilled vegetables and roasted chicken. Elevate your everyday cooking with this expertly balanced herb blend that brings vibrant, fresh taste (without the salt!) to your kitchen year-round. Previously Named: Summer Garden Herb Blend

Wild Rice Roasted Veggie Bowl

Our House Blend Vegetable All-Purpose Seasoning is the perfect addition to your favorite roasted veggies. Pair with wild rice & tahini dressing for an easy & delicious meal. This recipe is from our friend Kayla's Been Cooking.