Non traditional ingredients you like to add to traditional dishes

[4meandthem]

I like to add a little chopped fresh rosemary to my clam chowder.Not exactly traditional but I find it works really well.

I also like soy and and a little parm on white rice. (Way out there)

Granulated garlic in a grilled cheese sandwich works for me too.

What are your oddities?

 

[Kathleen]

I sometimes add a drop of real vanilla to freshen up scrambled eggs or omelets.

 

[jabbur]

I add a small jar of apple jelly to my chili.

 

[justplainbill]

I like some coriander seeds and bay leaves cooked into my spaghetti sauce.

 

[bakechef]

I sometimes add a drop of real vanilla to freshen up scrambled eggs or omelets.

I inherited this trait from my mother, she puts vanilla in just about everything that she bakes. I've never tried scrambled eggs, but I will now. Farm fresh local eggs of course

I have a friend bringing me some eggs from her chickens today!

 

[Kathleen]

I inherited this trait from my mother, she puts vanilla in just about everything that she bakes. I've never tried scrambled eggs, but I will now. Farm fresh local eggs of course

I have a friend bringing me some eggs from her chickens today!

It's good for eggs that are a few days old. But a single drop is all that is needed.

 

[Rocklobster]

I like to add about a quarter teaspoon of jerk seasoning (I usually buy Grace's) to my broth soups. Especially chicken noodle......

 

[merstar]

I add chili powder to certain pasta dishes.

 

[CWS4322]

I add ground pepper and orange zest to ginger cookies.

 

[Timothy]

Ketchup on Alfredo dishes. With lots of hot sauce!

 

[SherryDAmore]

Brace yourselves:

Always put a dollop of mayonnaise - a big dollop - in mashed potatoes; in mac and cheese, a pinch of curry powder.

 

[TATTRAT]

I will, and have been know to, add ranch to many-a-dish. Either as a condiment, or use the dry powder base in marinades, sauces, all sorts of stuff.

 

[TATTRAT]

OH!

Left over Chinese: If you get extra mu shu pancakes, use em like a tortilla(or hell, just use a tortilla), rice as the base and what ever leftovers I have, all make a GREAT Burrito!

 

[PattY1]

I like some coriander seeds and bay leaves cooked into my spaghetti sauce.

I always use Bay Leaves, never heard of using Coriander Seeds though.

 

[Dawgluver]

Cocoa powder or unsweetened chocolate in my chili. Sometimes molasses.

 

[PattY1]

I add ground pepper and orange zest to ginger cookies.

I always add White Pepper to Spice Cake and Ginger Bread.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

Cocoa powder or unsweetened chocolate in my chili. Sometimes molasses.

I always put a couple of chunks of Ibarra Mexican chocolate in my chili.

 

[4meandthem]

I always put a couple of chunks of Ibarra Mexican chocolate in my chili.

I may try that one. I have been making mine the same way for a while and I like to mix it it up some. Sounds good!

 

[Claire]

My Christmas party specialty is Cincinnati chili. Oh, No! Texans die when I say this. Cinnamon and allspice and vinegar in chili?! Every year I put another pound of ground chuck in the pot, and it all, always disappears.

 

[Whiskadoodle]

If it's Cincinnati Chili, it's not Tejas Chili and those Texans can go ahead and make it their own way. I like Beans in my chili. It's not Texas chili either, so there is no intent on starting a border war about this.
I 'd bring my own spoon to your party.

I like Jalapeno's in my egg salad sandwiches. Don't think this is too unusual, but it adds a different flavor to the sammie.