Some people are purists, those that follow recipes to a 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. I applaud those cooks as I perceive them to have unlimited patience. I also find that way of cooking to be 100% unbearable for me. Part of what I enjoy about food is the creativity it involves, even when working off of a recipe. I often add a little lemon juice, throw in a few more cloves of garlic, or use the recipe for inspiration and change it entirely.
One particular tool I have found to be endlessly helpful with my style of cooking and my sometimes challenging access to ingredients is this website: http://www.foodsubs.com/
The Cook's Thesaurus -- I use it in the grocery store when I can't find what I need and at home when I've started cooking and realize I don't have what I want/need. Today is one of those days. Anyone know what Aleppo pepper is? No? Me either. But I know I didn't want to take the time to find it around town when I could simply substitute the flavor profile with four parts paprika and one part cayenne pepper. Thank you, Cook's Thesaurus. Dinner saved.
I'm trying my first attempt at pork sandwiches tonight.
(I can guarantee mine won't look like this, but it I know it's going to be tasty!)
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