Many people drop out of veganism for a reason that is avoidable and easy to remedy:  taste.  They are so used to animal by-products flavouring their food that they are lost without them.  And, even if you are already vegan and enjoy your food, there is no harm in learning more!  Here is a list of different spice mixes.  I am sure each and every one of you will find new, exciting flavours here:

Jamaican allspice

cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, salt, sugar, ground pepper, onion powder, dried thyme, mustard seeds, ground cloves

BBQ

garlic salt or fresh garlic, paprika, salt,  cayenne pepper, marjoram

Cajun

thyme,  yellow mustard, garlic, chilli pepper, red onion, oregano,  paprika,  cumin,   black pepper

Five Chinese Spices

anise, coriander,  clove, fennel,  cinnamon,  black pepper

Red Curry

lemongrass,  dried red chilli peppers, shallots, garlic, lime peel, black pepper, galangal (dried Kaffir lime leaves), coriander, cumin, fennel,  mace

Yellow Curry

coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, yellow mustard seeds, white peppercorns, whole cloves, turmeric, ground red pepper

Green Curry Paste

green peppers, shallots, lemongrass, ginger root, kaffir lime leaves, lemon rind, sugar, fresh garlic, olive oil

Couscous Spices

garlic, fresh ginger, onion, mild curry powder, turmeric, lemon zest or juice, finely chopped coriander

Greek Spices

dried oregano, dried mint, dried thyme, dried basil, dried marjoram, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic

Mexican Spices

chilli powder, ground cumin, dried chipotle, chilli pepper, dried oregano leaves, salt

Garam Masala

coriander, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, chilli pepper, ginger, green cardamom, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, bay leaves

Herbes de Provence

basil, chervil, fennel, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, savoury, sage, thyme

Spice Bread

cinnamon, anise,  ginger,  nutmeg,  clove

Spiced Pepper

cracked peppers,  onions,  garlic,  salt

Italian Seasonings

dried basil, bay leaves, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, lemon juice, cinnamon or sugar to cut acidity (go easy on the cinnamon if that’s what you choose)

Thaï

cumin, sea salt, freshly ground white pepper,  freshly ground black pepper,  ground dried hot Thai chillies, dried lemongrass,  dried lime zest or lime juice, garlic powder,   dried ginger,  dried mint,  toasted ground and unsweetened coconut

Tandoori

sweet pepper,  chilli pepper,  cumin, paprika,  garlic, thyme,  coriander,  cumin,  black pepper,  black caraway, rosemary,  fenugreek, clove, bay leaves,  cinnamon,  salt

Guacamole

onion powder, cumin,  sweet pepper, chilli pepper, garlic, coriander,  salt

Paella

paprika,  turmeric, black pepper, saffron