Harissa paste! I keep a tube in the fridge always and find this adds just the right amount of rich, multifaceted spice to everything. Chili. Spaghetti sauce. A stir fry. Salad dressing. Just anytime I want a smidge of spice, this seems to be the answer.
A fresh herb bundle like a bouquet of flowers in the fridge at all times! Finding something bright green and fresh can make the most basic pantry staples into something exciting.
Fresh lemons! Not lemon juice. A squeeze adds a brightness to almost everything!
Cinnamon ...I use it in almost everything. Start off the morning with a dash of cinnamon in my coffee.
Whole-fat buttermilk! No lowfat, no vinegar and milk subtitutes. Biscuits and cornbread deserve the good stuff!
Ok cheating but two: almond extract and cinnamon!
Lovely!
Pink peppercorns. Ground they add a mildly spicy, sweet, herbal hit.
Dried Dillweed - never have fresh dill and it's so fragrant.
Full fat dairy! Do not substitute unless you don’t care about the taste.
Harissa paste! I keep a tube in the fridge always and find this adds just the right amount of rich, multifaceted spice to everything. Chili. Spaghetti sauce. A stir fry. Salad dressing. Just anytime I want a smidge of spice, this seems to be the answer.
Onion or garlic powder. What a difference it can make! My 19 year old son taught me that!
A fresh herb bundle like a bouquet of flowers in the fridge at all times! Finding something bright green and fresh can make the most basic pantry staples into something exciting.
I will add another vote for cinnamon, it makes everything better.
full fat dairy! especially whole milk yogurt for marinades & sauces
Thank you for this lovely chat! And I miss you! xx