Rant: My bulk rice dish confused everyone at the party

I brought a big pot of seasoned rice and beans to a friend's cookout, thinking it was a smart cheap filler. People kept asking what fancy grain I used, and I had to say it was just plain rice from a giant bag. They were shocked it tasted so good with basic spices and a can of beans. Now I laugh when I see folks overspend on special ingredients for simple meals.

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the_oliver7mo ago

Do you have to turn this into a big thing? People are just not used to simple cooking tasting good. It's not worth getting upset over.

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patricias327mo ago

My garlic butter pasta last week took 15 minutes, just three ingredients. A friend saw the recipe and asked where the "real flavor" came from. They were shocked it was just pasta, butter, and fresh garlic. I've stopped telling people how little salt I use, they always want to add ten more things. Some folks just can't handle food that isn't complicated.

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emma5227mo ago

What if they're just bad at tasting things?

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