my go to seasoning - GARLIC SALT. i use garlic salt for literally everything, as much as i love the taste of freshly minced garlic, i just think that garlic salt flavors any and everything. i've used it in a pinch to make garlic toast ( 100 calorie sandwich thin, i cant believe its not butter spray, and garlic salt). i've sprinkled it on my popcorn for a little extra flavor, i use it in sauces and salad dressings (its the cherry on top of a perfect homemade greek salad - olive oil, garlic salt, lemon juice). i can go on about garlic salt forever, but i think you're picking up what i'm putting down.
when i'm feeling fancy - WHITE TRUFFLE OIL. i was recently introduced to truffle oil and it might just be the most decadent delicious sexy seasoning agent i have ever consumed. just the tiniest bit can add elegance to the simplest of side dishes. i like to add it to my sauteed spinach, or drizzle it over my hot crispy oven baked sweet potato wedges. a little bit of this stuff can go along way and remember add it as a finishing touch if you want to cook with truffles go with the black ones.
my multi purpose seasoning- BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE. you are probably thinking to yourself, salad dressing as seasoning?? well folks, i didn't stutter, this stuff is great and its always on sale at the grocery store. think about it.. its a bunch of spices mixed up in olive oil..and Ken, or Newman, or even Wishbone does it for you, so it just made preparing your meal that much easier! I like to use this salad dressing when i am roasting veggies (especially asparagus and eggplant). its great as a quick marinade for steak or chicken, and do not even get me started on using it for pasta. it's WONDERFUL in cold pasta salads (toss whole wheat pasta with tomato's, kalmata olives, red onion and feta then add the B.V..yummy!)
the best part of all of these seasonings is that they are always in my pantry. don't get scared, truffle oil sounds expensive (16 oz - $16) and it may be at the time of purchase, but it will last you and with each time you use it, you will realize it's totally worth it. now you know what i am using to season up my dishes, i hope you use them and if you find new ways to use them please comment, i'd love to hear about it!
until next time...eat, laugh, love & enjoy
potato wedge's with truffle oil
I am a fan of garlic salt myself. You are so witty and talented. What is your secret? P.S. you are like, really pretty <3
ReplyDeletethanks loyallyinlilly.. secrets? ive got none, i just throw stuff together and hope it works out well.. oh yeah, your like really pretty too!
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