What is one unusual ingredient you add to a mainstream dish that instantly elevates it?

@deadmoon Oh nooo 😩

I found a pizza oven I think over a year ago and you wouldn’t believe how if you get the temps right, can roll dough thin and make a good marinara, it’s like Bronx pizza 😋 I use store bought dough to make it easier lol.. When I buy pizza b/c I’m too tired to cook, it’s like damn I wish I just took dough out and made it myself! Once store bought gets home the bottom isn’t as crispy, but this thing I have is like out their oven!

@MellyMel22 I’ve tried to make NY-style pizza at home! California’s idea of NY-style pizza is atrocious. But this is hard to make outside of NY. The specific mineral balance in NY water plays a pretty huge role in making amazing pizzas. This has been studied and is often cited as a contributing factor for why truly authentic NY pizza is very difficult to replicate outside of the city, even by born and raised New Yorkers. 😭

@deadmoon I’m not sure about the dough there, but I’m telling you that I wouldn’t lose it for pizza if I had it still. Keep in mind I was raised on the Bronx and ate pizza at least every other day from age 10 on 🤭
https://similarworlds.com/food-drink/pizza/5063429-What-are-your-experiences-with-pizza-makers-if-any

@DragonFruit isn't it heated to a serialized temperature? commercialized mayo anyway? pasteurized so to speak?

@YoMomma Pasteurizing doesn't seem to do the trick, but well cooked eggs are OK for me to consume. This is apparently not as uncommon as some might think, as I know other people who have the same problem with uncooked eggs. Custards are tricky, because some are cooked and some aren't. It's not technically an allergy, but an intolerance to the uncooked egg.

@DragonFruit oh ok

@Levenrack Yeah, you really can’t go wrong with a good sauce to put on a sandwich, panini, or burger. A good sauce will elevate just about anything and garlic or salt with mayo sounds like a pretty delicious option as well.

@RodneyTrotter1 Omg, yes! I do that too and you are right, it is amazing. A little bit of hot sauce, onion powder, and black pepper on top of the cayenne pepper also pairs well with Mac and cheese if you want a more flavorful cheese sauce with a mild kick. It just makes it taste a little bit more spiced.

@eyeno Would highly recommend. It really elevates a cheese sandwich and makes it taste a million times better. It doesn’t require a lot of it either. Just a little bit goes a long way.

Saffron yoghurt spreads on toasts.
Also can be infused in mayo.


@deadmoon

@scorpiolovedeep Where can saffron be purchased? I only ask because even though I’m familiar with what it is… I don’t think I’ve ever seen it sold anywhere around here. Too exotic a spice, I guess. I only read about it in books, but never seen or tried it myself.

Saffron is also for making sweets and desserts.


You can buy it online.

Or some Middle Eastern / South Asian stores.


@deadmoon

@Cigarguy This works! I find a little bit of Mexican chocolate (it’s a bit more spiced) can also produce a flavorful chili that is slightly sweet and spicy.

@LunarOrbit Glob of better on steak, I get. But on coffee? 🤔 What does it do?

@exexec great on steaks!

@KerriJC Nutmeg is amazing for baked goods.