tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765748654448017020.post89296095105308769..comments2023-10-26T10:02:20.339-04:00Comments on Culinary Spatterings: Gourmet Oregano MeatballsCulinary Spatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13802162921669035689noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765748654448017020.post-69952754149252431532011-11-17T12:12:04.110-05:002011-11-17T12:12:04.110-05:00Ooooh... with chicken you could do pretty much ANY...Ooooh... with chicken you could do pretty much ANYTHING! One of the reasons chefs love cooking with chicken is that it takes on the flavours of pretty much whatever you cook it in!<br />Honestly, it would be easier to list those flavours which would NOT go with it, in my opinion!<br />Some of the classics here, in "Western" cooking, include thyme or rosemary (separately). Both of which truly rock on their own as "dominant" flavours as the oregano did here. Mince them finely just as I did the oregano, the rosemary, however, I'd likely soften in the oil on LOW for about 10 minutes, because it can be a bit crunchy raw.<br />If you're looking for some less traditional suggestions, however, (still stick with the garlic and onion as in this recipe), try playing around with some of the following:<br /> 1) ginger, turmeric, and garam masala.<br /> 2) lemongrass, and orange zest.<br /> 3) dill and lemon zest (also fairly traditional)<br /> 4) mustard seed, tarragon, pink peppercorns<br /> 5) yogurt with a nice curry blend...<br /><br />I could make lists like this all day!<br /> <br />These groupings do not necessarily have to go together... for example, you could put just turmeric on it, or ginger and lemongrass together, or yogurt and mustard seed, etc.<br /><br />HAVE FUN WITH IT THOUGH!!! And if in doubt, use your nose (for real)!<br />:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698258657409568500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765748654448017020.post-76130774744250133012011-11-16T19:28:10.003-05:002011-11-16T19:28:10.003-05:00What spice(s) would you suggest if the meat is gro...What spice(s) would you suggest if the meat is ground chicken?mejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546381898281832192noreply@blogger.com