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Spice Fixes

59 articles

• Too Much Cardamom? How to Save Your Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Vanilla? How to Rescue a Batter, Frosting or Dessert
• Too Much Basil? How to Fix It, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Sea Salt? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty
• Too Much Oregano? How to Fix the Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Coriander? How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Dusty, Perfumed or Bitter
• Too Much Parsley? Fixes, and a Note for Warfarin Users
• Too Much Turmeric? How to Fix Bitterness, Raw Taste and Too Much Yellow
• Too Much Curry Powder? Fixes for Bitter, Raw-Tasting or Overspiced Curry
• Too Much Cumin? How to Rescue the Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Soy Sauce? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty
• Too Much Garam Masala? How to Fix a Harsh, Bitter or Overspiced Dish
• Too Much Clove? How to Tone It Down, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Ginger? How to Tone Down the Heat, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Saffron? How to Fix Your Dish Without Wasting It
• Too Much Tarragon? Fixes for an Anise-Heavy Dish
• Too Much Thyme? How to Fix the Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Cilantro? How to Fix It, and When It’s Not the Amount
• Too Much Cinnamon? How to Fix Your Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Rosemary? How to Fix the Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Allspice? How to Tone It Down, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Garlic? How to Tone It Down, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Nutmeg? How to Fix the Dish, and When It Becomes a Safety Issue
• How to Fix Salty Gravy: Dilute, Rethicken, Then Balance
• Too Much Mint? Fixes for Food and Drinks
• Too Much Dill? How to Fix It, Including Pickles
• Too Much Fenugreek? How to Fix Bitterness and That Maple-Syrup Smell
• Too Much Bay Leaf? What to Do, and Whether Bay Leaves Are Safe
• Too Much Cream of Tartar? How to Fix It, and When It’s a Safety Issue
• Too Much Sage? How to Fix the Dish, and When It Matters
• Too Much Sugar? How to Balance a Dish That’s Too Sweet
• Too Much Mayonnaise? How to Fix a Gloppy Salad or Sandwich Filling
• Too Much Tamarind? How to Fix a Too-Sour Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Anise? How to Fix Over-Anised Sauces, Cookies and Breads
• Too Much Cajun Seasoning? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty or Too Hot
• Too Much Caraway? How to Fix Sauerkraut, Rye Bread, Stews and Potatoes
• Too Much Cayenne Pepper: How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Hot
• Too Much Celery Salt? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty or Too Celery-Heavy
• Too Much Chili Powder: How to Fix Chili, Soup or Tacos That Went Overboard
• Too Much Chipotle Powder: How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Hot or Too Smoky
• Too Much Fennel Seed? How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Like Licorice
• Too Much Five-Spice Powder? How to Fix the Dish, Fastest Fix First
• Too Much Garlic Salt? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty or Too Garlicky
• Too Much Herbes de Provence? How to Fix a Piney, Soapy or Medicinal Dish
• Too Much Italian Seasoning? How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Too Herby
• Too Much Lemon Pepper? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty, Peppery or Sour
• Too Much Lemongrass? How to Fix a Soup, Curry or Marinade
• Too Much Marjoram? How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Too Herby or Bitter
• Too Much MSG? How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Flat, Brothy or Too Salty
• Too Much Mustard Powder: How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Sharp, Hot or Bitter
• Too Much Old Bay? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty, Too Celery-Heavy or Too Hot
• Too Much Onion Powder: How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Harsh, Burnt or Salty
• Too Much Paprika: How to Fix a Dish That’s Bitter, Burnt or Too Hot
• Too Much Red Pepper Flakes: How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Spicy
• Too Much Smoked Paprika: How to Tame the Smoke, Bitterness and Heat
• Too Much Star Anise? How to Fix a Dish That Tastes Like Licorice
• Too Much Sumac? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Sour or Astringent
• Too Much Taco Seasoning? How to Fix Taco Meat That’s Too Salty, Spicy or Pasty
• Too Much Za’atar? How to Fix a Dish That’s Too Salty, Sour or Herby