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Added Too Much Tamarind? Try These Fixes

Tamarind is a key ingredient in many Indian dishes. Tamarind contributes a bright sour flavor that complements a range of herbs and spices used in Indian cuisine, but only if you use it in moderation. Excessive sourness will distract from other flavors and may even make the dish inedible. Here …

Too Much Bay Leaf? Here’s What To Do

Bay leaves are typically braised in dishes over long periods and infuse their flavor slowly into dishes. The cook will remove the leaves before serving the dish or when they have infused the right amount of flavor. Bay leaves are used as the ultimate background seasoning to enhance meaty flavors, …

Added Too Much Mayonnaise? Tips To Fix Your Dish

Mayonnaise is an immensely popular salad dressing that brings creaminess to salads and moisture to sandwiches. It is unique for its combination of richness and its mild flavor profile. It is a useful ingredient when consumed in moderation, but it can be profoundly unpleasant if too much of it is …

Added Too Much Vanilla? Here Are Some Fixes

Too much vanilla won’t be a problem in most recipes. Vanilla is like garlic in that many people can tolerate a lot of it. It brings a rich, floral aroma and flavor to desserts and a range of other baked goods but cannot truly be described as pungent. That said, …

Too Much Cream Of Tartar? Here’s How To Fix It

If you have added too much cream of tartar to your baked goods or frosting, it will affect not only the texture but the flavor as well. In this case, the safest solution will be to throw it out and start again. If that is out of the question, there …

Too Much Rosemary? How To Fix Your Dish

Rosemary is one of those herbs that can improve a dish when you use it in moderation but may ruin it if you use too much. Overuse of rosemary results in a bitter flavor and a perfumy aroma that may remind you of cleaning products. As with most other culinary …

Too Much Garam Masala? Here’s What You Can Do

Garam masala is the quintessential Indian spice blend and one that you need to have in your pantry if you are a fan of authentic Indian food. Curry powder could actually be considered the British version of garam masala. Curry powder is all about adapting Indian spice blends for European …

Too Much Sea Salt? Fix Your Salty Dish With These Tips

In moderation, sea salt gives your food a clean and briny salinity that accentuates its flavors. Like most seasonings, it can make food inedible when used in excess. Here are a few ways that you may be able to recover your meal if you accidentally added too much sea salt.