Control the spice

Start with a peppercorn grinder and salt. Add stuff as needed. Cumin, oregano, parsley, and maybe rosemary are good enough to start with.

If you really want to improve flavor try getting the seeds whole and grinding them yourself in a dedicated coffee grinder just for spices. I think the most important spice you need is pepper though, you can get by with just salt and pepper for a ton of things, especially considering how flavorful freshly ground pepper is.

Majoram, paprika, rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt, lemon pepper, parsley, cumin, basil, and some kind of celery salt

>>8379199
I have the spices, just too many, my pantry is full of stuff because I stock up on kitchen stuff. so my counter looks like op pic.
I make curries and sauces and soups, I usually do Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Italian, and some baking. thing is I don't want to bury a spice can somewhere and dig it up 3 years later.

>>8379098
I have hot chili powder, turmeric, cumin and garam masala - use it for making into a paste with a little oil then coating cubed chicken(or other meat) before browning and putting in a casserole dish for cooking

mustard and fennel seeds are good for adding to a sauce, although fry them for a few minutes before adding the liquid

oregano is my favourite herb for almost everything not curry - stews, toasted cheese, arabiatta

also have some mixed herbs for stews

>>8379212
Just got to Walmart or Target and find a spice rack that you think looks good.