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8 Flavor Hacks Tested
Hannah Loewentheil tests 8 one-ingredient flavor boosters for everyday foods.
In brief
Hannah Loewentheil tests 8 one-ingredient flavor boosters for everyday foods. Hannah Loewentheil tested 8 one-ingredient flavor boosters for everyday foods, finding some worked well while others didn't. Originally reported by Tasty.
Grilled Cheese Hack
Hannah Loewentheil tested grilled cheese with mayo for crispier bread and less greasy texture.
“i made two grilled cheese sandwiches side by side”
Popcorn Butter Hack
Hannah Loewentheil added soy sauce to popcorn butter for a savory, nutty flavor boost.
“between the nutty popcorn, the rich butter, and the umami soy sauce”
Scrambled Eggs Hack
Hannah Loewentheil tried sparkling wine in scrambled eggs but found a sweet flavor that wasn't desirable.
“wine and eggs don't mix...unless you're talking about mimosas”
Brownie Batter Hack
Hannah Loewentheil added coffee to brownie batter for deeper chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
“if you add coffee to chocolate, it gives it a depth of flavor”
Spaghetti Hack
Hannah Loewentheil boiled spaghetti in water with baking soda for ramen-like texture but found no taste difference.
“the noodles cooked in baking soda were slightly darker, definitely more springy”
Mac N Cheese Hack
Hannah Loewentheil added mustard to mac n cheese for balanced flavor and a kick without overpowering the cheese.
“the sharp flavor of the mustard even enhanced the cheesiness of the cheddar”
Pancake Hack
Hannah Loewentheil used seltzer in pancake batter for lighter texture but found the pancakes tasted richer.
“the batch that i made using seltzer water may have been ever-so-slightly more airy”
Meatballs Hack
Hannah Loewentheil added applesauce to meatballs for extra moisture and a hint of sweetness.
“the meatballs made with applesauce were slightly more moist and noticeably lighter”
Results
Hannah Loewentheil found some flavor boosters worked well while others didn't, with the best results being the mac n cheese and meatballs hacks.
“the meatballs made with applesauce were slightly more moist and noticeably lighter”
What's Next
Hannah Loewentheil invites readers to share their favorite secret ingredients for cooking in the comments.
“what secret ingredients or flavor boosters do you swear by when cooking”
At a glance
Hannah Loewentheil tested 8 one-ingredient flavor boosters for everyday foods, finding some worked well while others didn't.
