Chefs are known for having little secrets up their sleeves that take an ordinary dish and make it extraordinary.Ever take a bite of something at a restaurant that &quot;looks&quot; like something you&#39;ve eaten before only to be surprised by the subtle difference in flavor? It&#39;s familiar... but somehow different. As the tasty dish is rolling over your tongue, your senses become heightened, you concentrate hard but are dumbfounded-  you think &quot;What IS this I&#39;m tasting? What&#39;s the secret ingredient?&quot;Often, the mystery ingredient isn&#39;t so secret- it&#39;s a tiny spin on an everyday ingredient or technique that changes EVERYTHING. And often confuses your taste buds because, well, you weren&#39;t &quot;expecting&quot; it. (Hint- That&#39;s the secret!)Meet one such staple of a chef&#39;s secret arsenal: Charred Lemons.Made simply by cutting in half, brushing with a little oil and charring over an open flame, charred lemons take a spritz of lemon to a whole new level. By exposing the lemon to heat and flame, the acids mellow, the fruit sweetens and the flavor of the juice gets a rich, complex taste. Once grilled, you can spritz them over just about anything.&amp;nbsp;My favorites?Grilled asparagusSteamed broccoliZucchini noodles with garlicChicken prepared almost any wayFishShrimpGrilled pork chopsTomato &amp;amp; cucumber saladAs a salad dressingAs a garnish for a cocktail (works beautifully with bourbon or gin forward drinks!)Next time you&#39;ve got the BBQ going, give these tender, delicious juice bombs a try!Happy Cooking!&amp;nbsp;Stacey

Secret Ingredient: Charred Lemons

secret ingredient: charred lemons

Author : Stacey Hawkins

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