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If you like your food spicy, then you probably don’t mind if the dish you are cooking ends up packing a bigger heat punch than you were aiming for. However, this can be quite the issue for people who don’t like their food too spicy or can’t handle the heat.

If your dish ended up way up on the spicy scale, don’t throw it away. Instead, use the following tricks and tips to fix it.

Make a Bigger Dish

The easiest way to save your dish from the hands of spiciness is to make it bigger. Simply add more of the other ingredients and let them take on the excess heat. You’ll get a pleasing dish while also not having to worry about what to make for lunch tomorrow.

Counter With Acid

Adding acidic ingredients, like lemon juice or vinegar, might help counter the spiciness. The acid will neutralize capsaicin, which is the main chemical that causes the burning sensation.

Add Sour Cream

Dairy also does a great job of countering capsaicin. If you eat a spicy chili, you’d reach for a glass of milk, right? Introducing some sour cream to the dish will tame the hotness. But beware that this might not work well with all dishes.

Combine With Bland Food

If nothing helps, or you don’t have time for experimenting, then combining the spicy dish with some bland food usually helps. Find food that could complement it, like rice or pasta, and get yourself a feast.

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Spice Up Your Cooking With These Spice Blends From Minimalist Baker https://falafelandcaviar.com/spice-up-your-cooking-with-these-spice-blends-from-minimalist-baker/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:34:04 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17716 Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save […]

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Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save money in the kitchen. You can certainly play around with whatever spices you have on hand, but if you’re in need of some inspiration, Minimalist Baker has some versatile, flavorful recipes that are a great place to start. Here are a few we especially love.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

Good for so much more than just bagels, this blend adds salty, savory punch to anything it’s sprinkled on. It’s based on Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and is easy to throw together in just a few minutes. We love it on avocado toast or even over Asian dishes.

5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Spice Mix

Chai means tea, and while this recipe was technically created as a drink mix to be served with some steamed milk, we’ve found it makes a lovely addition to curries and even baked goods. Cinnamon and cardamom provide warmth and comfort, while ginger and black pepper add a flavorful kick.

Tandoori Masala Spice Mix

For beans, tofu, veggies, and more, we love this zix-ingredient, Indian-inspired blend. Masala is a Hindi and Urdu word used to describe a mixture of ground spices. The spices in this recipe create a zesty, smoky flavor, but there is no set definition of what a masala needs to include. Feel free to play around with the ratios and experiment with each spice.

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If you like your food spicy, then you probably don’t mind if the dish you are cooking ends up packing a bigger heat punch than you were aiming for. However, this can be quite the issue for people who don’t like their food too spicy or can’t handle the heat.

If your dish ended up way up on the spicy scale, don’t throw it away. Instead, use the following tricks and tips to fix it.

Make a Bigger Dish

The easiest way to save your dish from the hands of spiciness is to make it bigger. Simply add more of the other ingredients and let them take on the excess heat. You’ll get a pleasing dish while also not having to worry about what to make for lunch tomorrow.

Counter With Acid

Adding acidic ingredients, like lemon juice or vinegar, might help counter the spiciness. The acid will neutralize capsaicin, which is the main chemical that causes the burning sensation.

Add Sour Cream

Dairy also does a great job of countering capsaicin. If you eat a spicy chili, you’d reach for a glass of milk, right? Introducing some sour cream to the dish will tame the hotness. But beware that this might not work well with all dishes.

Combine With Bland Food

If nothing helps, or you don’t have time for experimenting, then combining the spicy dish with some bland food usually helps. Find food that could complement it, like rice or pasta, and get yourself a feast.

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Spice Up Your Cooking With These Spice Blends From Minimalist Baker https://falafelandcaviar.com/spice-up-your-cooking-with-these-spice-blends-from-minimalist-baker/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:34:04 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=17716 Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save […]

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Just a pinch of the right spices can take a bland dish and transform it into a culinary masterpiece. However, pre-mixed spice blends can be expensive and may not always cater to your individual preferences. While it may seem intimidating, creating your own spice blends is actually quite simple and a great way to save money in the kitchen. You can certainly play around with whatever spices you have on hand, but if you’re in need of some inspiration, Minimalist Baker has some versatile, flavorful recipes that are a great place to start. Here are a few we especially love.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

Good for so much more than just bagels, this blend adds salty, savory punch to anything it’s sprinkled on. It’s based on Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and is easy to throw together in just a few minutes. We love it on avocado toast or even over Asian dishes.

5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Spice Mix

Chai means tea, and while this recipe was technically created as a drink mix to be served with some steamed milk, we’ve found it makes a lovely addition to curries and even baked goods. Cinnamon and cardamom provide warmth and comfort, while ginger and black pepper add a flavorful kick.

Tandoori Masala Spice Mix

For beans, tofu, veggies, and more, we love this zix-ingredient, Indian-inspired blend. Masala is a Hindi and Urdu word used to describe a mixture of ground spices. The spices in this recipe create a zesty, smoky flavor, but there is no set definition of what a masala needs to include. Feel free to play around with the ratios and experiment with each spice.

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