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Help me learn to cook dinner
öde:
I make use of a lot of spices, herbs, and sauces to make boring instant and tinned food tastier. Don't forget how nice things can be just cooked on their own though, like fried onion and mushrooms.
Hat:
What sorts of herbs and spices and sauces?
Bear in mind that when you say spices I think of a large container of mixed italian herbs, and when you say sauces, I think of Ketchup and BBQ sauce.
Professor Snuggles:
Basil, Oregano, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder, Rosemary, and Thyme. You should have all of those.
Learning how to make various sauces is a good thing to do, hollandaise, bernaise, etc etc etc.
allison:
Try:
Chili powder, cayenne, dried chili flakes - these are all spicy, so use them in moderation
Garlic - fresh needs to be peeled and minced but the flavour is worth it. Garlic powder is good too though
Nutmeg
Cumin
Paprika
Oregano
Basil - there can be a really nice sweetness to dried basil
For chili...it's easy.
1 tbsp. oil
1 lb. of ground meat (turkey and chicken are leaner/healthier than beef)
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 large can mixed beans (or 1 smallish can black beans and 1 smallish can red kidney beans)
1 small can tomato paste
2 cups chopped bell pepper (colour of your preference)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 can whole-kernel sweet corn, drained
Chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin and/or paprika to taste
Sour cream and cheese to garnish
Heat the oil on medium-high heat in the bottom of a large pot. Brown the meat. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and beans. Mix thoroughly. Add spices. Bring to a boil, reduce head to medium, let simmer for 6-7 minutes. Add vegetables. Bring to boil again, reduce heat, let simmer for half an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Serve in bowls garnished with spoonful of sour cream and some grated cheese.
valley_parade:
Sam, you Texans invented chili, but whoever decided "this motherfucker needs BEANS" perfected it.
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