8 Spice Secrets from Carla Hall

The Chew host Carla Hall knows that spices can transform the simplest of dishes into something totally new and delicious—which is why she keeps a ton of them stocked in her pantry. So many, in fact, that she says her husband asks why they have such a large amount at home.

Check out the slideshow above to learn which spices Carla Hall always has on hand, how she keeps them fresher for longer and the one big spice mistake most home cooks make.

If you love Carla, check out her new cookbook, Carla's Comfort Foods: Favorite Dishes from Around the World.

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