The foundation of any well-stocked pantry starts with an array of essential dried spices. They're inexpensive flavour boosters for a variety of recipes and an absolute must-have for any avid cook. If you're looking to round out your spice collection, here are our Test Kitchen's 10 most used spices: 1. Cumin 2. Coriander 3. Cinnamon 4. Smoked paprika 5. Cayenne pepper 6. Curry powder 7. Chili powder 8. Dried oregano 9. Hot pepper flakes 10. Nutmeg And to make sure you're getting the most out of your spices, check out our 4 best tips to store and preserve spices. Photography by Jennifer Bartoli