11. Paprika
“That s**t makes anything taste better.” — Budget_Loss_4615
12. MSG
“The flavor enhancer.” — SaltyChickenDip
13. Thyme
“Thyme pairs well with meat, tomatoes, and beans. It is the main ingredient in the classic French herb combinations Bouquet Garni and Herbes de Provence. These herb blends are frequently used to flavor meat, stews, and soups. Can’t imagine not having thyme on my side when cooking a wide variety of dishes.” — Back2Bach
14. Black garlic
“BLACK GARLIC!!!!. MAKES EVERYTHING 100x better. Most of what I see here is staple pantry items. IF YOU DON’T HAVE BLACK GARLIC, GET IT. Crush it into a paste and make a compound butter or anything. B L A C K G A R L I C. SWEET STICKY HEAVEN.” — bananapursun
15. Cheese
“slaps block of cheese on table CHEESE.” — dootdodootdoot
16. Nutritional yeast
“It literally makes everything taste umami/funky and I absolutely love it.” — BrinaBear19
17. Tajin
“It’s a season that adds a little bit of lime and a little kick to your dish. I put it on almost everything.” — FarmerExternal
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