What are special ingredients you use in recipes?

someone in another thread substitutes almond for vanilla extract, another adds nutmeg to the ricotta in lasagna. i add coffee to some pastries, or substitute the not so sweet health-food-store sugar, and lots of sauces are picked up by anchovies! what sorts of other special ingredients do you use in special recipes?What are special ingredients you use in recipes?
I use Mrs. Dash mesquite seasoning with almost every meat and fish dish. It doesn't have salt and a real subtle flavor, so just a sprinkle gives stuff some extra something. I also throw a bit of grated parmesan into to anything cheesy to make it interesting.What are special ingredients you use in recipes?
i add cinnamon to pork dishes and nutmeg to anything with cream and garlic goes everywhere savory
pesto in jar and onions, onions, la la la
All purpose seasoning %26amp; garlic.

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