Ok, I’ve got the next ingredient chosen. This may seem a little odd at first, but give it a thought and a chance, and I know the members here, creative cooks that you are, can give this ingredient a good wobble (yes, that’s a shameless hint).
My ingredient choice for the next challenge is…gelatin/gelatine! Of course, any suitable veg* alternative is allowed and encouraged.
Gelatin appears in more things than we give it credit for, both as a quiet little supporter, and as the featured player. It works with savory and sweet items; main course, side, or dessert. Why, there’s a whole sub-genre of ridiculously spectacular retro jello salads from the ‘50’s and ‘60’s that are just crying out to be remembered.
Along with the unflavored stuff, I’ll say it’s also just fine to use a pre-flavored jello/jelly mix (however you identify it in your area). I may even make one or two myself along the way, as I have two boxes of that stuff in my cupboard now that I need to use.
Be wild! Be creative! Get jiggly with it! Most of all, let’s have some fun, cooking with gelatin!