Would like to learn how to cook better

[Eeezee]

For example, if I'm making an Italian dish (say Chicken Alfredo or just a plain old pot of spaghetti), what is a good combination to throw in? How am I able to maximize flavor without the danger of overspicing?

 

[KLin]

a dash of garlic is all you need. :thumbsup:

 

[imported_Tick]

It's really hard to mess up a dish with spices, as long as you only add a little at a time. There are very few spice combinations that will badly clash. Just experiment a little.

 

[DainBramaged]

Who needs food with beer? 😕

 

[Eeezee]

What are some badly clashing spice combinations? For example, chicken alfredo; what would be the recommended spices for this dish?

I use plenty of fresh garlic in almost everything I cook, it is great. I'm looking more for advice on powders, leaves, etc. Garlic and various vegetables I have no problem with (I barely consider garlic a spice, I consider it more of a central ingredient)

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
Who needs food with beer? 😕

I don't understand your question 😕

 

[imported_Tick]

For chicken alfredo, try any combination of sage, rosemary, oregeno, tyme, onion, pepper, cumin if you like zing, red pepper and of course salt. There aren't any rules, but try to avoid mixxing any three strong spices without tasting as you add them VERY slowly. Other than that, just expirement.

 

[everman]

You should check out a show on foodtv called "Good Eats". Alton Brown gets into more of the technical aspects of things which helps you understand how to really cook well, without needing recipes.

 

[KarenMarie]

chicken alfredo should have nothing but salt, pepper, a tiny bit of garlic and an even tinier bit of nutmeg.

it is hard to say what herbs/spices you should use without knowing the exact dishes you are making.

 

[FLWRHART]

i have galic pwder and garlic salt mixed together in a container and i use that with italian seasoning on most dishes