Have you ever added an extra ingredient to a recipe you make all the time only to discover it makes a world of difference? I rounded up some tips and tricks from the subreddit r/cooking and the BuzzFeed Community that do just that. These are some secret flavor boosters that home cooks swear by for making their favorite foods taste even more amazing.

(Note: Of course, if you’re incorporating any kind of ‘secret ingredient’ into your cooking and planning to feed a group of people, always check on food allergies first!)

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/single-ingredient-flavor-hacks