I use curry probably more than others would like.

Garlic ... and more garlic. It doesn't do much for the social life, but my organs are in great shape (most of them) and I live a relaxed life because I have no fear of vampires. Werewolves are a minor problem, but I have a double barred door and shuttered windows for those few days around the full moon. Their scratching at the shutters is a mite of a bother, but I manage.

I also love all sorts of chiles and salsas. That could be because I lived in Mexico so long. I don't know.

I put pepper on almost everything. I also start most of my meals with an onion, a clove or two of garlic, and a handful of sliced mushrooms. THEN I go see what else to put in there while those are sauteing. .

Garlic. Unless it’s sweet, it’s got garlic in my house.

Black pepper ,garlic , crushed hot red pepper,.In the summer I grow mint ,basil ,and parsley that I use in my salads

I don't like them at all. oh, I do like cumin but don't see what it has to do with it.

A lot of the food I cook is hot--Cajun, Mexican, Thai, Indian, and Korean chief among the spicy cuisines I like--so I suppose it would be a hot red chile or pepper of some sort.

Puertoricans have their mix... called recado and sofrito. I am just an eater. But I got a lot of respect for those who can prepare a savory meal regardless of culture.

Depends on the ethnicity of what I'm cooking. But I do like my home made Sriracha hot sauce...