The Unexpected Ingredients That Make Literally Everything Better

Why it's good: Basically whenever I make something savory that isn't quite right, it needs a healthy splash of vinegar. My favorites are white wine vinegar and sherry vinegar, and when I say I add that stuff to everything, I really mean it.

Use it in: Literally everything but especially anything creamy or fatty that needs a little sharpness. One of my go-to combos is cannellini beans and kale, and any time I douse them in vinegar near the end of their time on the stove, they are exponentially more delicious.