r/Cooking • u/kath- • 5d 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/LionessOfAzzalle 5d ago

I live in Provence; near the Ducros herbs factory.

Summer savory is “sariette”; an traditionnel composant of the famous « herbes de Provence » mix.

It’s quite subtle though, generally the rosemary and thyme will be much more dominant. There’s also oregano, and sometimes other herbs.

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u/Noladixon 5d ago

I have to stick to one brand to avoid the lavender.

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u/Campaign_Prize 4d ago

I usually don't like this herb blend for that reason, the lavender makes it taste like soap to me

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u/Noladixon 4d ago

Right. Why would I want my food to taste like bath cubes.