#seasoning

#seasoning

Guarnaschelli says that she uses kosher salt for cheaper applications, like salting water for cooking pasta or what she refers to as "heavy lifting," when she'll need to use handfuls of the salt. Kosher salt is the workhorse of professional kitchens, especially Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, as it's hollow flakes of salt are lighter and can be used more liberally without the risk of over-seasoning.

Whether you're making a dish for a potluck, preparing a hearty lunch, or looking for a quick and easy snack, popping open a can and preparing a tuna salad is almost always a good idea. It can be as simple or extravagant as you want it, depending on which ingredients you choose to use. If you're bored with the basics, lemon pepper seasoning is an essential ingredient to add for a much better tuna salad.

What's really in Old Bay is something of a tightly-kept secret. Per the package, this includes a "unique blend of 18 herbs and spices." Copycat recipes suggest the presence of black, white, and red Cayenne pepper as well as hot and smoked paprika, celery salt, dried mustard, and warming spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, all of which make a perfect complement to your next baked salmon meal.

Dollar Tree is known for offering bargain buys, but spices may not be at the top of your mind as you enter the store. In an assignment that may have you adding items to your shopping list, one of our Tasting Table team writers tried 10 spices from Dollar Tree and found that the Supreme Tradition Garlic Powder is one that must be sought out during your next visit.

Self-basted and uniformly browned, nothing beats the flavors of delicious rotisserie chicken. Spinning the perfect meat, though? Apparently, that's not so easy. Tasting Table reviewed the most popular grocery store rotisserie chickens and ranked them worst to best, and one major chain's was a big disappointment: Publix. In fact, our taste tester cuttingly summarized that "The most interesting thing about Publix rotisserie chicken is the packaging." Ouch.

Spend any time in a professional kitchen and you're going to see carbon steel pans being used all the time. They're less common in home kitchens, although they are becoming more popular and with good reason. Made from roughly 99% iron and 1% carbon, carbon steel pans develop a patina with use and are incredibly versatile. Think of them like lightweight cast iron: able to stand up to numerous cooking tasks, and one that develops a natural nonstick layer that improves over time.

It's a beautiful world, indeed, with beau monde seasoning. This French-named, all-purpose blend translates to "beautiful world," but its popularity is perhaps most dominant in the home kitchens of the American South. Although, Ernest Hemingway's go-to burger recipe was seasoned with beau monde - and Hemingway was born just outside of Chicago, nowhere near the South. Clearly, the blend made famous by Spice Islands brand has reached fans well beyond the Mason-Dixon Line.

Pinto beans are the perfect canvas for enhancing with aromatics, herbs, and spices, as well as meats and veggies. Slow-simmered until tender and flavorful, these simple legumes can be transformed into a hearty side dish that's ideal for serving with rice and cornbread. To cook pinto beans effectively (and safely - beans should never be consumed raw or undercooked), you'll leave them bubbling on the stovetop for somewhere between one

Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images Even seven years after his passing, Anthony Bourdain's reputation for living life to the fullest and elevating everyday dishes with unique ingredients lives on in the hearts of professional and home chefs everywhere. Bourdain could enhance anything, from a plate of scrambled eggs to a perfectly cooked steak. Even the humble chicken salad didn't stand a chance at remaining in the land of normality once Bourdain got his hands on it, turning it from an often-overlooked recipe into a showstopper.

White pepper is many a chef's favorite spice for these white-colored dishes, despite being milder than the more popular black pepper. White pepper can blend right into the food without messing up the aesthetic with those telltale black flakes. The good news is that black pepper works just as well in its place. Sure, it's a tad stronger than white pepper, but unless you're cooking for a secret Michelin inspector, no one's going to notice.

But what you're likely underestimating is the power of mushrooms (naturally high in umami, a fever dream of mixed textures, visually dazzling in all their shapes and sizes), which are doing most if not all of the heavy lifting here. Technically this recipe can be done with all button or cremini mushrooms, but I can't say it will look or taste as good as it does with a mix of the more exotic types, such as oyster, maitake, or chanterelle.

Although movie theater concessions are always shockingly overpriced, that doesn't have to stop you from enjoying your favorite snacks at home. A sumptuous bowl of popcorn may be prepared as a quick treat, sustenance for your next movie night, or as part of your game-day party offerings. Choosing from a number of different seasonings to toss with your popcorn will amp up your food with even more flavor. But, to ensure your snack is fully coated with seasonings and stays nice and crisp, spritz the popcorn with either water, vinegar, or any other complementary liquid to provide something for the seasonings to stick to.

"It's all about those first two bites. They have to be memorable - they have to pop."

The slow-smoked and hand-carved beef at Buc-ee's is complemented by a balanced blend of salt, pepper, and spices that gives it a recognizable flavor.

Texas Roadhouse stands out as the fastest-growing steakhouse with its supreme steaks, which comprise 44% of the menu and are hand-cut and fresh.

Crispy, seasoned coconut chips are an easy, affordable snack that can be customized with various seasonings for a delicious treat at home or on the go.

Seasoned sour cream takes an already tangy spread and gives it even more flavor by mixing in various herbs, spices, and seasonings for personalized dips.

Green peppercorns are more subtle than black pepper, offering a fresher taste with hints of herbal, fruity, and hoppy notes, enhancing the complexity of dishes.