Asafoetida

Asafoetida is a spice native to Persia and most commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is the gum from the sap of the roots of Giant Fennel and raw, it has a rather fierce rotten smell. Upon cooking, the flavor changes to that of onions + garlic. Asafoetida is so potent it must be stored in an airtight container, otherwise it will contaminate neighboring spices. Cook something with it!

Bubble and Squeak

A British side dish in which the two main ingredients are cabbage and potatoes. It's said the dish is named after the noises made when the two main ingredients are cooked; the potatoes bubble and the cabbage squeaks. If ever found in Houston, eat Bubble and Squeak (along with many other interesting, spectacular dishes) at Feast.