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Build Your Starter Spice Rack

Most starter lists assume every cook needs the same shelf. Answer five questions about the food you make, the heat you enjoy, and how many jars you want to buy. The result gives each jar a job and a first dish, so nothing earns a place by being familiar alone.

Build your starter spice rack

What do you cook most often?
How much chile heat do you want?
How often do you make sweet dishes?
How do you usually cook?
How large should your starter rack be?
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Choose one answer in each group. Every jar in your starter rack will get a first job.