Maybe you add a touch of baking powder to your tomato sauce to counterbalance the acidity, or perhaps you whack some cream in your bolognese (a la Mary Berry) for a smooth, velvety finish.

You might dust roast spuds and parsnips in semolina for a satisfying crunch, too.

But even though I write a lot about sneaky secret ingredients, I’m always on the lookout for more – especially if they don’t cost much. That’s why I was so excited to read the responses to an r/cookingforbeginners post shared by u/BlastarBanshee.

“What’s the one cheap ingredient that instantly makes everything taste better?” they asked.

Here are some of the best responses:

1) “Celery salt.”

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“This is... under-appreciated,”

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