Neccessary Kitchen Items

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Herb wise other than what's already been mentioned I'd suggest (dried) Basil, Thyme, Oregano and maybe rosemary.

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Dried basil is worthless. You might as well julienne some newsprint and sprinkle it on your food.

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this is not necessarily true. Dried herbs, especially basil, are usually much better to use when you are cooking something for a long time, such as chili etc. because they release their flavors slower and you get much more depth in the taste. Some herbs dont dry well (parsley for example), basil def does, for a "quick cook" fresh is obv better, but for a long simmer/boil/etc dried is.

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Some herbs dry well. Basil most definitely is not one of them.

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