What’s something you add to (most of) your dishes that gives it a signature taste or a special kick?
I like to throw a pinch of chicken bouillon in a lot of different dishes, sometimes in lieu of salt or in addition to. The bouillon I use also has onion, garlic, and paprika so it gives everything a subtle but welcome kick.
I don’t really have one myself, but there was a lady I knew growing up who made, hands down, the best chili ever. She wouldn’t reveal her recipe or secret ingredient to anyone and swore she’d take it to her grave.
Years later, she and her daughter got into a fight and the daughter posted her mom’s chili recipe on Facebook to spite her. The secret ingredient was, apparently, grape jelly.
Where’s the rest of the owl??