From the Ethiopian Berbere to the Japanese Shichi-mi tōgarashi, herb and spice mixes are essential to many cuisines and are an excellent addition to your kitchen repertoire!

Bringing these blends into your own kitchen can lend authenticity to ethnic and traditional dishes and provide creative inspiration for your cooking.

Here are 8 spice mixes we recommend —

What are some spice mixes you recommend? Let us know in the comments!