Love Seasoning Wrote:
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> I love salt and herbs. Best combos:
>
> chicken and tarragon
> pork and rosemary
> beef and thyme
> tomatoes and basil
>
> I have at least 50 spices in the cupboard at all
> times - although fresh is always best. If you
> haven't used fresh cilantro, try it - one of my
> favorites. I use garlic in almost everything. A
> tip - buy chopped garlic in a jar at the
> supermarket. Tastes the same and is a lot less
> messy. Another tip - add some dijon mustard to pan
> juices - really kicks it up a notch. Same with red
> wine vinegar.
>
> On the other hand, my mother didn't use any
> seasoning other than salt. And she pretty much
> just ate food white food - baked chicken with
> mashed potatoes, scallops with rice,... My
> sister-in-law is the same. Go figure.
>
> If you are up for a really funky pot roast, try
> this recipe from Alton Brown:
>
>
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pot
> -roast-recipe/index.html
>
> He uses cumin, balsamic vinegar, olives, and
> raisins to create a roast that tastes a lot like
> barbeque. I don't make it exactly as written, but
> it's a fun change of pace.
I use fresh cilantro..A LOT. Fresh garlic although minced is good too. I found some no salt seasoning that is really good. Love to use rubs too.