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Quick and easy garnishes to glam up your plain, boring food - News Times
My favorite scene in "The Wizard of Oz" has always been when Dorothy steps out from her tornado-swept house into a land of color. Gray, gray, gray and then, bam!
Sometimes I get the same feeling when I'm looking at a plate of food that just needs . . . something. I rummage around the fridge, looking for a sauce, pickled vegetable, chutney, anything to get the dish to Technicolor.
But you needn't always leave such "aha" moments to luck. Using a combination of pantry or refrigerator staples and a few items you make specifically for the purpose, you can take your dishes from boring to brilliant. Whether you are stuck with a plain protein and starch or leftovers in need of an upgrade, these are some garnishes and additions to consider, arranged by category. Pick one or several (some fall into multiple categories anyway), and have fun with them.
My favorite scene in "The Wizard of Oz" has always been when Dorothy steps out from her tornado-swept house into a land of color. Gray, gray, gray and then, bam!
Sometimes I get the same feeling when I'm looking at a plate of food that just needs . . . something. I rummage around the fridge, looking for a sauce, pickled vegetable, chutney, anything to get the dish to Technicolor.
But you needn't always leave such "aha" moments to luck. Using a combination of pantry or refrigerator staples and a few items you make specifically for the purpose, you can take your dishes from boring to brilliant. Whether you are stuck with a plain protein and starch or leftovers in need of an upgrade, these are some garnishes and additions to consider, arranged by category. Pick one or several (some fall into multiple categories anyway), and have fun with them.