🧄 Building Big Flavors with Simple Ingredients
Building great flavor around tomatoes starts with a few simple ingredients.
Raw garlic adds bold, intense flavor. The key is:
- Chop it very finely
- Mix with a little vinegar to smooth out the sharpness
- Use it like a spice, a little for mild flavor, more for intensity
Shallots are a softer, gentler type of onion. Chop them finely and they add depth without overpowering the dish.
Where to find the best ingredients:
- New York: Union Square market (Mon, Wed, Sat) or 79th Street market (Tue, Thu)
- Los Angeles: Fairfax farmers market
Farmers markets give you fresh, seasonal produce that makes your cooking taste so much better.
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