Recipes

[MissButtercup]

Whenever I make a stew or a chili, something meaty and strongly flavored I always add a little cinnamon and it always makes the meat taste so much better, especially if it's a spicy dish. It really balances things out a lot. It's not enough to overpower, it's just enough to give it a little "something" that people can't quite identify but they like it and know it's diff than the ordinary chili or stew or whatever. I also like to use allspice for this too. A teeny amount.

Is there something you always do that isn't in your recipe but you feel that it makes a difference when you're making a particular type of dish?