SCENTS
What you want in your Magical Kitchen is an economical number of scents to augment, elevate and infuse your dishes, aligned with the regional cuisine from which they are derived, e.g.
Cooler Northern European
Bay Leaves, Caraway, Chives, Celery, Horseradish, Dill, Mint, Parsley, Herbes de Provence
Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Saffron, Paprika and Vanilla
Warmer Southern European + Middle East
Mint, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Tarragon, Rosemary, Sage and Fennel
Saffron, Coriander, Paprika, Chillies, Vanilla, Sumac, Bharat, Ras-el-Hanout, Za’atar
Temperate North American and warmer South American
Tracks with Southern European herbs
Peppers, Chillies, Vanilla
Indian
A few herbs, mostly Mint
Chillies, Coriander, Turmeric, Cumin, Ginger, Garam Masala, Anise, Cardamom, Saffron, Cloves, Allspice
South and North East Asian
Lemon Grass, Kaffir Lime, Mint, Thai Basil
Chillies, Ginger, Star Anise, Szechuan Peppercorns, Five Spice, Shichimi Togarashi