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My aunt's secret ingredient seemed odd at first
After adding it to my stew, I realized it balances the flavors perfectly. I won't cook without it now.
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casey1157mo ago
Eh, that's a shortcut... real flavor comes from technique.
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the_wesley7mo ago
Tell that to a steak cooked perfectly medium rare versus one boiled in a bag. Technique builds flavors you can't buy in a jar. A good sear, knowing when to deglaze a pan, those things change everything. Shortcuts just give you the same flat taste every time.
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holly_garcia7mo ago
My buddy tried one of those meal kits and the chicken just tasted steamed, you know? Then he watched a video on pan searing with butter and thyme. The next one he made had this crispy skin and rich sauce from the pan drippings. He said it was like a totally different food.
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