I have found, again and again, that I can be satisfied on far less food if it is interesting. I like to think of it as the "gourmet principle" because it is like going to a good restaurant, where the portions are very small, but the flavors are true--bright, fresh, balanced, and interesting.
Some basic already-have-around-the-kitchen flavor enhancers (that are used in small quantities) that have worked for me:
- Fresh ginger
- Horseradish
- Sesame oil
- Lemon (zest, oil, juice...)
- Lime
- Garlic
- Shallots
- Scallions
- Fresh pesto
- Toasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, etc)
- Fresh herbs
- Soy sauce
- Buttermilk
- Parmesan cheese (the real stuff, please)
- Feta cheese
- Chiles
- Cinnamon
- Curry powder
- Cilantro
- Fennel seed
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