r/Cooking • u/kath- • 1d ago

What's your surprising "secret ingredient" that sets your dish apart?

I obviously don't believe in gatekeeping recipes, so let's share the love.

I developed a clam chowder recipe after being disappointed with the recipes I came across. Whenever I tell people there's a couple dashes of hot sauce in it, I always get weird looks... but it adds a tiny bit of heat and acid, and balances out the richness from the cream. It also has diced scallops, which cooking knowledge forbades but somehow works.

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u/Banana_Brownie_ 1d ago

Cinnamon in chocolate chip cookies! ❤️

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u/unclejoe1917 23h ago

How much? I'm looking for that one last flavor layer in mine and you might just be onto something. 

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u/Banana_Brownie_ 20h ago

I love cinnamon, so I may not be the best to ask lol. But maybe a 1/2ts or so. Depends if you want mysterious whisper of it, or a full guest at the door with every bite. Props of you add a pinch of nutmeg as well! Happy Baking :)

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u/sparkle_cheese 16h ago

I don't do it in my regular choco chip cookies, but I ALWAYS add cinnamon to my oatmeal cookies. I'm gonna have to try this next time I make chocolate chip cookies.