Name the first ingredient that comes to mind

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Just for fun and without any thought, name the first ingredient/food item/drink that comes to mind.
I'll explain later when we have a number of entries.

Try to do this without being influenced by what's already in the list.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I'll start

Chickpeas. I love them and always have them around in one form or another.

 

[CraigC]

Freshly toasted and ground Cumin. It is used in many of the cuisines we like.

 

[Morning Glory]

oranges

 

[buckytom]

Cream

 

[Herbie]

Salmon (I've just taken some out of the freezer for supper.)

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

Basil.

I'm always thinking about basil, it seems (must be in my Italian heritage).

 

[The Late Night Gourmet]

It seems that we could make something very tasty with these ingredients!

 

[detroitdad]

steak

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

It seems that we could make something very tasty with these ingredients!

That was the idea.

Now only oil, salt and pepper are allowed as extras (ok water as well, but not stock. I'll allow a vegan or dairy free substitution for cream, salmon and steak btw).

What would everyone make with?

Ingredients
Chickpeas
Cumin
Oranges
Cream
Salmon
Basil
Steak.

 

[Morning Glory]

Sorry - with the best will in the world, I can't put steak and salmon in the same dish. That simply would not work!

 

[Herbie]

Salmon as a starter?

 

[Morning Glory]

.... I suppose there could be a surf 'n turf possibility.

 

[Morning Glory]

Salmon as a starter?

If we can do courses then its easy. Well, its easier...

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Sorry - with the best will in the world, I can't put steak and salmon in the same dish. That simply would not work!

Who said all the ingredients had to be used or in the same dish?