Variety

Clockwise from top: Cloves, kosher salt, cinnamon, thyme, paprika, turmeric.

Lighting is a combination of fluorescent (kitchen ceiling light), incandescent (stove hood lamp) and indirect (bounced) flash.

I'm a little embarrassed to admit these spices had no particular purpose, except this photo. Yet I'm reluctant to toss them now. Any suggestions for a dish?